Ada Dr Area
Quiet lots near top schools
4 homes for sale·Median $588K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 8.3/10
Late afternoon light hits the brick and HardiPlank ranches here just right, warming the tree-lined streets as residents pull into driveways on half-acre lots. The Thornapple River runs through the area, and downtown's restaurants and shops—36 of them within a mile—sit close enough that the smell of coffee or dinner drifts in from nearby. A grocery store is a four-minute walk away, and the social district just beyond means you can move between dinner and a drink without much planning.
Why people love it here
23,762 sq ft avg lots
- 61 homes
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$588K median
- 25 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Ada Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,988/mo
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25 homes sold in Ada Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$588K
25 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lions Park
1.2 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
+1 more
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Leonard Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Ada Dr Area 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 Ada Dr Area home (around $587,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $104k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,908 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,908/mo | $104,203 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,499/mo | $119,971 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,697/mo | $125,243 |
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.
Who actually lends in Ada Dr Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Ada Dr Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lions Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Kamchi
Restaurant
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Knapp School
School
School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ada Dr Area
- What do homes cost in Ada Dr Area?
- The median home value in Ada Dr Area is about $587,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ada Dr Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Ada Dr Area right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ada Dr Area?
- Ada Dr Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Ada Dr Area walkable?
- Ada Dr Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
