Citizens Plat of Ada
Strong schools draw families here
Median $740K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
You'll want to know up front: Citizens Plat sits about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, on a 25-acre parcel where homes cluster around 0.29 acres each and run around $575K. The real draw is how dense the amenities are—a grocery is a four-minute walk, restaurants number two dozen within a mile, and Leonard Field is practically across the street for anyone who wants to throw a ball around. The Grand River boat launch sits less than a mile away if you're inclined toward the water. Winter or summer, you're fifteen minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport, and Forest Hills Public Schools covers education. It's the kind of place where you can live in genuine proximity to what you need without sacrificing the breathing room of the subdivision itself—all anchored in the Ada Dr & E Fulton St area, where ordinary corner-lot living comes with an honest walk to coffee, groceries, and dinner.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Schnitz Ada Grill: 1 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
$740K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Citizens Plat of Ada
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,024/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
Nonna's: The Trattoria
+1 more
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Leonard Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Leonard Field Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Recent Sale Price
$740K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
60
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.13 ac – 0.82 ac
Crime in Citizens Plat of Ada 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 Citizens Plat of Ada home (around $740,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $131k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,922 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,922/mo | $131,252 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,667/mo | $151,112 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,916/mo | $157,753 |
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
~$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 Citizens Plat of Ada 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
Leonard Field
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Restaurant
Blimpie's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Ada Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Ada
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
School
Knapp School
School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(18)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+15 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Citizens Plat of Ada
- What do homes cost in Citizens Plat of Ada?
- The median home value in Citizens Plat of Ada is about $740,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Citizens Plat of Ada housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Citizens Plat of Ada right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Citizens Plat of Ada?
- Citizens Plat of Ada is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Citizens Plat of Ada walkable?
- Citizens Plat of Ada scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.