Fords Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $317K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
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
Very walkable
- Mai's Thai: 4 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$317K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Fords Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,149/mo

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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$317K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2095 sq ft – 0.24 ac
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.