Ruthven Park
Walkable and connected
Median $300K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
The lots here are genuinely small—0.12 acres each—which means the houses sit close enough that you'll actually know your neighbors without trying, and the whole 14-acre subdivision feels more like a tight collection of homes than a sprawling development. That compactness is by design: everything you need is within a few minutes on foot, whether that's the grocery store four minutes away, a coffee shop or restaurant in three, or Paris Park just two minutes down the street. Downtown Grand Rapids is 10.6 minutes by car, and the airport is under 18, so you're connected without feeling tethered to the commute. Ruthven Park sits inside Alger Heights, which means you get access to 42 restaurants and 36 grocery stores within a mile, plus transit steps away and 15 parks in the immediate area. Homes here run around $294K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area—making this the kind of place where you can actually afford to live close to everything that matters.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/North Ottillia (NB): 3 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
$300K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Paris Park: 7 min walk
- Seymour Park: 7 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ruthven Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Little Caesars
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Paris Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Eastern/North Ottillia (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Median Sale Price
$300K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
86
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.22 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Paris Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Ruthven Park 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 Ruthven Park home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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 Ruthven Park 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(29)
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Making Thyme Kitchen
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Dickinson School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ruthven Park
- What do homes cost in Ruthven Park?
- The median home value in Ruthven Park is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ruthven Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ruthven Park right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ruthven Park?
- Ruthven Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Ruthven Park walkable?
- Ruthven Park scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.