R. C. Luce'S Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $242K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 3.8/10
The thing that sticks with you about R. C. Luce's Sub. is how tightly everything fits—four acres carved into neat, modest lots where you can actually see your neighbors' porches from your own. Homes here run around $216K, which means you're getting genuine walkability without the premium price tag that usually comes with it: Rasberry Field is a four-minute walk, fourteen parks sit within a mile, and restaurants—eighty-four of them—are all over the place, with the nearest one just five minutes on foot. Downtown Grand Rapids is only 4.5 minutes away by car, yet the subdivision has its own rhythm, tucked into the Southeast community and served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. A transit stop sits two minutes away, and the nearest grocery is under a mile out, so car-free living is actually possible here without feeling like a sacrifice. Whether you're drawn to the density, the access, or just the fact that everything costs less while delivering more, this is a place where square footage and proximity trade off in your favor.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- The Bere Store: 4 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$242K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in R. C. Luce'S Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,646/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
The Bere Store
+1 more
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
+1 more
Treetops Collective
+1 more
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
MLK/Jefferson (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$242K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
1847 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Crime in R. C. Luce'S Sub. 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 R. C. Luce'S Sub. home (around $242,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,613 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,613/mo | $43,003 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,857/mo | $49,510 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,938/mo | $51,685 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 R. C. Luce'S Sub. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rasberry Field
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Madison Park School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Covenant Christian High School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about R. C. Luce'S Sub.
- What do homes cost in R. C. Luce'S Sub.?
- The median home value in R. C. Luce'S Sub. is about $242,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve R. C. Luce'S Sub.?
- R. C. Luce'S Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is R. C. Luce'S Sub. walkable?
- R. C. Luce'S Sub. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.