Bennett Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $747K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 9.0/10
The defining feature here is the lot size—most units sit on about 2.24 acres, which means you're not stacking close to neighbors. Bennett Estates spreads across 10 acres total, giving the whole development an open, low-density feel that's rare in a condo setup. Homes here run around $661K, and that space translates directly into the kind of property where you can actually breathe. Lowell Area Schools serves the community, and you're roughly 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$747K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Bennett Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,074/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$747K
1 recent sale
Units
3
Complex Size
10.1 ac
3 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Papa K's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
The River Bend
+1 more
Unnamed park
Lions Park Playground
Cole Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Bennett Estates 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 Bennett Estates home (around $747,400) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $133k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,971 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,971/mo | $132,565 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,723/mo | $152,623 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,975/mo | $159,330 |
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,322 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 Bennett Estates 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
Ada Roadside Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Lowell Senior High
School
School
McPherson School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bennett Estates
- What do homes cost in Bennett Estates?
- The median home value in Bennett Estates is about $747,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bennett Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bennett Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bennett Estates?
- Bennett Estates is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Bennett Estates walkable?
- Bennett Estates scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.