L.K. Rathbuns
Solid value in a growing area
Median $206K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
What you might expect from a platted subdivision in Southeast Grand Rapids shifts the moment you walk these three acres: modest homes on tight lots, yes, but ringed by forty-two restaurants within a mile, eight parks nearby, and a transit stop practically at your doorway. L.K. Rathbuns sits in the thick of neighborhood life, where a grocery store is a ten-minute walk and a coffee shop a little further, where the work of Seeds of Promise has quietly reshaped what's possible on small ground. Homes here run around $171K, and the lots average a tenth of an acre—room enough to matter, not so much that you're isolated from what's happening around you.
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Why people love it here
$206K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Madison/Oakdale (NB): 3 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Alexander Park: 13 min walk
- Oakdale Gardens: 13 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in L.K. Rathbuns
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,399/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$206K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2670 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Expected Rent
$1,175/mo
$1,050 – $1,325 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Keke’s Kitchen
+1 more
Blossom Cafe GR
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
+1 more
Alexander Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Clemente Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Oakdale (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dickinson Buffer Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in L.K. Rathbuns 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 L.K. Rathbuns home (around $206,100) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,388 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,388/mo | $37,020 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,598/mo | $42,609 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,668/mo | $44,487 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 L.K. Rathbuns 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
Tacos El Chavo
Restaurant
Ke ke & Kitchen
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Jefferson School
Dickinson School
South High School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about L.K. Rathbuns
- What do homes cost in L.K. Rathbuns?
- The median home value in L.K. Rathbuns is about $206,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the L.K. Rathbuns housing market?
- no homes are listed in L.K. Rathbuns right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve L.K. Rathbuns?
- L.K. Rathbuns is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is L.K. Rathbuns walkable?
- L.K. Rathbuns scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.