Brookside
Strong schools draw families here
Median $854K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 8.4/10
You can hear the quiet here—the kind that means trees, not absence. Brookside sits on 15 acres of wooded terrain just east of Ada Village, where the lots run just under a third acre each and homes hover around $854K. It's the sort of place where you realize you chose right after your third move somewhere else.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$854K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Ada Township Trails: 6 min bike
- Carl Creek Crossings Preserve: 3 min drive
Explore Brookside
Same name, different focus — Brookside is also covered as:
- Brookside Community — community details
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Median home price in Brookside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,795/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$854K
Assessor estimate
Units
13
Complex Size
14.9 ac
13 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Crossings Preserve
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
11
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
Vitale's of Ada
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Carl Creek Crossings Preserve
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Brookside 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.
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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 Brookside 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(10)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+7 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(22)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
School
Knapp School
School
+11 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
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+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
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brookside
- What do homes cost in Brookside?
- The median home value in Brookside is about $853,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Brookside?
- Brookside is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Brookside walkable?
- Brookside scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.