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
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Median home price in C. Wards Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,643/mo
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See what your home is worthBased 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
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.