Balsam Hill Condominium
Strong schools draw families here
Median $785K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 8.4/10
Life here unfolds on a cul-de-sac that feels removed from the city sprawl, even though downtown Grand Rapids is about 13 minutes away. These are stand-alone homes—not the attached condos you'd find in denser neighborhoods—each one custom-built and positioned on its own plot within a gated community that edges toward European-village quiet. The homes run around $1.1M median, with substantial square footage and open-concept layouts that reflect when most were built, around the early 2000s. It's the kind of place where you're surrounded by trees and neighbors at a distance, yet restaurants and grocers are close enough—a restaurant under a mile off, a dozen within walking distance, groceries not much farther—that you're never truly isolated from daily conveniences. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and nearby Forest Hills Park sits about a mile and a quarter away if you want something green that isn't your own backyard.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$785K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Balsam Hill Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,329/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
$785K
1 recent sale
Units
25
Complex Size
10.5 ac
25 units
Walkability
Limited
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
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
+1 more
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Balsam Hill Condominium 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 Balsam Hill Condominium home (around $785,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $139k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,221 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,221/mo | $139,234 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,011/mo | $160,301 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,275/mo | $167,346 |
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.
Homeowners Association
BALSAM HILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 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 Balsam Hill Condominium 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
Forest Hills Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(21)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Knapp School
Martin School
Collins School
+25 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
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Balsam Hill Condominium
- What do homes cost in Balsam Hill Condominium?
- The median home value in Balsam Hill Condominium is about $785,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Balsam Hill Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Balsam Hill Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Balsam Hill Condominium?
- Balsam Hill Condominium is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Balsam Hill Condominium walkable?
- Balsam Hill Condominium scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.