Copper Valley
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.5/10
Life here moves at a different pace — you wake up on 2.35 acres of your own, pull out of the gates onto quiet roads, and you're downtown Grand Rapids in under 20 minutes when you need to be. The community spreads across 39 acres of wooded lots, where homes sit far enough apart that you actually notice the trees. Homes run around $1.1M, and they read like proper houses — 3,600-plus square feet, updated kitchens with granite and stainless steel, hardwood floors, the kind of space that lets you actually breathe. Schools here are served by Forest Hills Public Schools. There's a grocery store about 2.7 miles away and restaurants closer than that, so you're not cut off, just removed. If you've got a boat, Knapp Street Bridge Launch is under two miles out. Roselle Park sits just a mile down the road if you want green space beyond your own lot. The gated entrance means no through traffic — just residents who chose to be here, living on land that actually feels like land. It's the kind of place where privacy isn't marketing speak; it's built into the property lines.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Copper Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,555/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
$1.1M
Assessor estimate
Units
12
Complex Size
38.7 ac
12 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
The River Bend
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
+1 more
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
Chase Lake
+1 more
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Paved Trail
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Copper Valley 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
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 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 Copper Valley 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
Roselle Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Bike Path
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(14)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Copper Valley
- What do homes cost in Copper Valley?
- The median home value in Copper Valley is about $1,112,825. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Copper Valley?
- Copper Valley is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Copper Valley walkable?
- Copper Valley scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.