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Cottages of Ada

Strong schools draw families here

Median $882K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 8.5/10

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️38 mito Lake Michigan

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

🎓Schools
100

Ada Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.2 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
  • 23 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$882K median

  • Assessor estimate

Notable nearby

🚴Bike path access
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Median home price in Cottages of Ada

Estimated Monthly Payment

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8.5
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

10Ada Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 331 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.8
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Est. Home Value

$882K

Assessor estimate

Units

4

Complex Size

0.50 ac

4 units

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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.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026