C. Wards Sub.
Explore C. Wards Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable near top schools”
4 homes sold in C. Wards Sub. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthAverage schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 41 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
Walker's paradise
- Michigan/Eastern (WB): 4 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$244K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
- $62K median household income
- 55% owner-occupied
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.
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Median home price in C. Wards Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,653/mo
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Your Budget in C. Wards Sub.
Median home price: $243,500
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$1,138/mo
Median Rent
4 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 41 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
Elementary
23
K-5 nearby
Middle
6
6-8 nearby
High School
18
9-12 nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Gorden Food Service
Orchard House Books & Coffee
Seven Monks
Rakowski Family Farm Market
Unnamed park
Eastern Park Playground
West Lake
Unnamed beach
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Kent Country Club
REVfit
Michigan/Eastern (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
daycare
Wealthy Theater
At a Glance
Median Sale Price
$244K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
55
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
4299 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Median Income
$62K
Household
4 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast