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Fords Sub.

Walkable and connected

Median $317K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.7/10

🌳Top 15% park access
🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

What might surprise you about Fords Sub. is how much is within arm's reach—a four-acre platted subdivision where the nearest transit stop is a two-minute walk and downtown Grand Rapids sits just five and a half minutes away by car. Groceries and dinner are both about six minutes on foot, and you're surrounded by ten parks within a mile, including Mary Waters Park a short walk away. The median home value hovers around $211K, with lots averaging 0.12 acres in a neighborhood where errands, dining, and fitness are all genuinely accessible.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Mai's Thai: 4 min walk
  • 18 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 0.5 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$317K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Fords Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

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Walkability

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.4 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.8 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi

Recent Sale Price

$317K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

29

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2095 sq ft – 0.24 ac

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Questions about Fords Sub.? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.

Frequently asked about Fords Sub.

What do homes cost in Fords Sub.?
The median home value in Fords Sub. is about $316,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Fords Sub. housing market?
no homes are listed in Fords Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Fords Sub.?
Fords Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Fords Sub. walkable?
Fords Sub. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026