Forest Glen
Strong schools draw families here
Median $894K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
Early morning light filters through the trees here, and you'll understand why—the 57-acre subdivision sits quiet and tree-lined, with Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve just a short walk away. Homes here run around $894K, and you get that green buffer that doesn't feel like you're hours from anything. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$894K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve: 2 min walk
- Ada Township Trails: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Forest Glen
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,069/mo
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Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Vitale's of Ada
+1 more
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Carl Creek Bridge
Ada Township Trails
Ada - Grand River Launch
Pure Barre
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen home (around $894,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $159k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,946 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,946/mo | $158,567 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,846/mo | $182,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,147/mo | $190,583 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Forest Glen 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.
🛒 Grocery(19)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Knapp School
School
Collins School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Glen
- What do homes cost in Forest Glen?
- The median home value in Forest Glen is about $894,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Glen housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Glen right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Glen?
- Forest Glen is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Forest Glen walkable?
- Forest Glen scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.