Alta Dale Acres
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $463K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 8.4/10
Driving through Alta Dale Acres, you move past modest homes on half-acre lots—the kind of subdivision where driveways are short and the rhythm feels settled rather than rushed. At six acres, it's small enough that you can cross it without thinking, but the 0.60-acre average gives each home breathing room. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 15 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is even closer at roughly the same distance, making this a practical spot for commuters who don't want to sacrifice land. Homes here run around $452K, and the Forest Hills Public Schools district covers the area. Grocery shopping is accessible within two miles—six stores within that radius—and the Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve is a reasonable walk if you're looking to get outside.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
26,040 sq ft avg lots
- 8 homes
$463K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Alta Dale Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,140/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$463K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.48 ac
0.36 ac – 0.96 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Betsy Fry
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Alta Dale Acres 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 Alta Dale Acres home (around $462,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,076 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,076/mo | $82,033 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,542/mo | $94,445 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,697/mo | $98,596 |
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.
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Alta Dale Acres 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
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(20)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Knapp School
School
School
+24 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(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
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
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Alta Dale Acres
- What do homes cost in Alta Dale Acres?
- The median home value in Alta Dale Acres is about $462,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alta Dale Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alta Dale Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alta Dale Acres?
- Alta Dale Acres is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Alta Dale Acres walkable?
- Alta Dale Acres scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.