Ruthven Park No. 1
Walkable and connected
Median $295K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 3.9/10
Ruthven Park No. 1 sits within Alger Heights, a compact neighborhood on Grand Rapids' southwest side where brick bungalows line streets shaded by old trees, and the horizon opens up just enough to feel spacious without losing that close-knit edge. The subdivision itself spans 10 acres with modest lot sizes—around 0.16 acres each—which means homes cluster near each other in that friendly, walkable way this part of the city is known for. Seymour Park sits right next door, and you're surrounded by 14 parks within a mile, so there's no shortage of green space nearby.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Seymour Park: 2 min walk
- 22 places within a 10 min walk
$295K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Seymour Park: 2 min walk
- Paris Park: 2 min walk
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Median home price in Ruthven Park No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/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
Tacontento Taqueria
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Eastern/North Ottillia (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Median Sale Price
$295K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
46
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.11 ac – 0.61 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Ruthven Park No. 1 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 No. 1 home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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 No. 1 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)
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Restaurant
Making Thyme Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
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(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ruthven Park No. 1
- What do homes cost in Ruthven Park No. 1?
- The median home value in Ruthven Park No. 1 is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ruthven Park No. 1 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ruthven Park No. 1 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 No. 1?
- Ruthven Park No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Ruthven Park No. 1 walkable?
- Ruthven Park No. 1 scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.