Smedley & Ruthvens Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $356K·Walkability 8.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Early evening light hits the brick and wood-frame homes here just right, casting long shadows across tree-lined streets that connect directly into Eastown—a walkable mixed-use district where over 130 local businesses cluster within a few blocks. The neighborhood sits on about two acres with modest lots averaging a tenth of an acre each, the kind of scale that lets you know your immediate surroundings without feeling cramped. A grocery is a seven-minute walk away, and you're three minutes from coffee or dinner; the dining density here is remarkable—223 restaurants within a mile. Transit access is immediate too, another three-minute walk to the nearest stop.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Sigsbee Park: 4 min walk
- Joe Taylor Park: 9 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$356K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Smedley & Ruthvens Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,416/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sigsbee Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Frequently asked about Smedley & Ruthvens Sub.
- What do homes cost in Smedley & Ruthvens Sub.?
- The median home value in Smedley & Ruthvens Sub. is about $355,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Smedley & Ruthvens Sub.?
- Smedley & Ruthvens Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Smedley & Ruthvens Sub. walkable?
- Smedley & Ruthvens Sub. scores 8.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.