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
Wealthy Market
Wingstreet
+1 more
Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe
Billy's Lounge
+1 more
Sigsbee Park
+1 more
Sigsbee Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Wealthy (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Smedley & Ruthvens Sub. 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 →Est. Home Value
$356K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3202 sq ft – 0.14 ac
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 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 Smedley & Ruthvens Sub. 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)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sigsbee School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Campus Elementary School
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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.