Darby Farms
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.5M·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.2/10
The tree line along Honey Creek Avenue marks where Darby Farms begins—164 acres of condo lots, each running nearly three acres, that sit in that productive middle distance where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (20 minutes) without feeling like you're in it. Homes here run around $1.7M, and the scale of the property tells you something: this isn't a cluster of units pretending to be a community. The nearest grocery is 2.5 miles out, a restaurant about two miles, which means you're choosing to be here for the land and the breathing room, not the walk-to-everything convenience of town. Chief Hazy-Cloud County Park sits 1.4 miles away if you want a quick outing, and the Knapp Street Bridge Launch is 2.2 miles if you've got a boat or kayak. Schools fall under Forest Hills Public Schools, and the Gerald R. Ford airport is 26.3 minutes if you're the type who needs that proximity.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.5M median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Darby Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,071/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.5M
2 recent sales
Units
44
Complex Size
164.0 ac
44 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
Chief Hazy Cloud Park
Chase Lake
+1 more
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Egypt Valley - Section 4
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 Darby Farms 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 Darby Farms home (around $1,483,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $263k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,867 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,867/mo | $263,125 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,360/mo | $302,938 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,859/mo | $316,252 |
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
~$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 Darby Farms 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
CHIEF HAZY-CLOUD COUNTY PARK
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh 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(15)
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Ada Indoor Country Club
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 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
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(8)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Darby Farms
- What do homes cost in Darby Farms?
- The median home value in Darby Farms is about $1,483,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Darby Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Darby Farms right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Darby Farms?
- Darby Farms is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Darby Farms walkable?
- Darby Farms scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.