Ruthven Park No. 1
Explore Ruthven Park No. 1 — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Strong schools draw families here”
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 46 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
$319K median
- 2 recent sales
- $62K median household income
- 55% owner-occupied
Very walkable
- Seymour Park: 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
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.
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Median home price in Ruthven Park No. 1
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$2,166/mo
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Median home price: $319,050
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$1,138/mo
Median Rent
2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 46 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
Elementary
27
K-5 nearby
Middle
5
6-8 nearby
High School
17
9-12 nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
At a Glance
Recent Sale Price
$319K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
46
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.11 ac – 0.61 ac
Median Income
$62K
Household
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
The Old Goat
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
The Brass Ring
Lee's Oriental Market
+1 more
Seymour Park
Alger Community Playground
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Indian Trails Golf Course
Eastern/North Ottillia (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast