Cottages of Ada
Strong schools draw families here
Median $882K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
What catches people off guard about this place is how much living happens in such compact ground—a single acre holding a whole condo community where neighbors are genuinely close by, not just theoretically. The homes here run around $882K, and they're positioned in a location that feels more central than far-flung: downtown Grand Rapids is about 17 minutes away, and you can reach Gerald R. Ford Airport in under 20. But the real surprise is the immediate texture of the neighborhood. A coffee shop is a couple of miles out, sure, but there are 24 restaurants within walking distance—some just three minutes on foot—and seven parks clustered within a mile. Leonard Field sits five minutes away on foot. The Thornapple River boat launch at Ada–Grand River Launch is less than a mile off. It's the kind of setup where you're not choosing between community living and access; you're getting both at once.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Leonard Field Trail: 2 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
$882K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Cottages of Ada
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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)
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Est. Home Value
$882K
Assessor estimate
Units
4
Complex Size
0.50 ac
4 units
Crime in Cottages 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.
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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 Cottages 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(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 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 Cottages of Ada
- What do homes cost in Cottages of Ada?
- The median home value in Cottages of Ada is about $882,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cottages of Ada?
- Cottages of Ada is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Cottages of Ada walkable?
- Cottages of Ada scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.