Ruthven Park
Walkable and connected
Median $291K·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
$291K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Paris Park: 7 min walk
- Seymour Park: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Ruthven Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,972/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
Recent Sale Price
$291K
2 recent sales
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
Frequently asked about Ruthven Park
- What do homes cost in Ruthven Park?
- The median home value in Ruthven Park is about $290,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ruthven Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ruthven Park right now, and 2 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.