Subdivision

Ruthven Park No. 1

Walkable and connected

Median $302K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 3.9/10

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

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

🚶Walkability
65

Very walkable

  • Seymour Park: 2 min walk
  • 22 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$302K median

  • 4 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 70 parks within 1 mile
  • Seymour Park: 2 min walk
  • Paris Park: 2 min walk
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Walkability

6.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Median Sale Price

$302K

4 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

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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 $301,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Ruthven Park No. 1 housing market?
no homes are listed in Ruthven Park No. 1 right now, and 4 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 City MiddleHigh (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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026