C. Wards Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $242K·Walkability 8.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
So basically, C. Wards Sub. is this 10-acre pocket in Midtown where you're right in the thick of it — restaurants practically at your doorstep, a grocery store a 3-minute walk away, and over 300 spots to eat within a mile. Homes here run around $265K, and you're looking at tight lots (about 0.13 acres each), but that's the trade-off for being downtown-adjacent without actually living downtown — you hit downtown Grand Rapids in 5.5 minutes if you need it. Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the kids. The real story is the walkability: fitness spots, transit, dining all score in the 9s and 10s, so you can actually live without being glued to your car. There's a park a 7-minute walk away and 14 within a mile, a coffee shop nearby, and if you're feeling the dog-park vibe, that's 13 minutes on foot. It's compact, dense, and built for people who want urban convenience without the sprawl.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$242K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Eastern Park: 9 min walk
- Unnamed park: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in C. Wards Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,643/mo
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3 homes sold in C. Wards Sub. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthGorden Food Service
+1 more
Taco Borracho
+1 more
Orchard House Books & Coffee
Seven Monks
+1 more
Eastern Park
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Eastern (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$242K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
55
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
4299 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Crime in C. Wards Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced C. Wards Sub. home (around $242,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,610 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,610/mo | $42,923 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,853/mo | $49,418 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,935/mo | $51,589 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for C. Wards Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Taco Borracho
Restaurant
The Toasted Pickle
Restaurant
The Friesian Gastro Pub
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Seven Monks
Bar
7 Monks Taproom Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Two James Spirits - Grand Rapids
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Grand Rapids Public School
Congress Elementary School
School
Hillcrest School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about C. Wards Sub.
- What do homes cost in C. Wards Sub.?
- The median home value in C. Wards Sub. is about $242,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the C. Wards Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in C. Wards Sub. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve C. Wards Sub.?
- C. Wards Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is C. Wards Sub. walkable?
- C. Wards Sub. scores 8.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.