Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area
Strong schools draw families here
8 homes for sale·Median $480K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.4/10
What might catch you off guard about this stretch is how it manages to feel both suburban and genuinely close to things—you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, yet the neighborhood itself has real substance: 36 restaurants within a mile, a grocery within a five-minute walk, and enough local character that you don't feel tethered to chains. The area sits on 1,428 acres with parks scattered throughout, including Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve just a short walk away, and the boat launch at Ada on the Grand River is under two and a half miles out if you're thinking water access. Forest Hills Public Schools covers the area, and homes tend toward well-maintained ranches and newer condos—Clements Mill West drew interest with its 2017 construction, while Ada Woods neighborhoods appeal to folks wanting tree-lined lots with some privacy. Downtown Grand Rapids is 16.7 minutes away, the airport 17.9, so commuting feels reasonable without eating your whole day. It's the kind of place where you can grab coffee two miles out or walk to a restaurant in seconds, which means the neighborhood doesn't apologize for being suburban—it just works.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$480K median
- 43 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 15 min walk
- Ada Dr Area Trail: 15 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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43 homes sold in Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
+1 more
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
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 & E Fulton St 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 & E Fulton St Area home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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 & E Fulton St 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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ada Dr & E Fulton St 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.
🛒 Grocery(19)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+16 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(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Knapp School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(6)
+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(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area
- What do homes cost in Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area?
- The median home value in Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area right now, and 43 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area?
- Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area walkable?
- Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
