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Subdivision57.0 acres

Forest Glen

Strong schools draw families here

🏙️7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️36 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Schools
85

Top-rated schools

  • Forest Hills Public Schools
  • 17 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 10/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Nature access

  • 2 parks within 1 mile
  • Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve: 2 min walk
  • Ada Township Trails: 4 min drive
🚶Walkability
36

Car-dependent

  • Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve: 2 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk

This exclusive 57-acre area in Kent County offers one of Grand Rapids' most private residential experiences, where homes sit on nearly acre-sized lots surrounded by mature trees and professionally landscaped grounds. The Georgian-style architecture and custom homes create a distinctive neighborhood character that emphasizes space and natural beauty. While the setting prioritizes tranquility over walkability, residents enjoy easy access to Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve and other natural areas within walking distance.

Families are drawn to the exceptional Forest Hills Public Schools, which maintain some of the region's highest ratings. The secluded location means longer drives to restaurants and shopping, but the tradeoff is remarkable privacy and room to breathe. This area works best for families seeking a retreat-like setting with top-tier education, where the emphasis is on home and grounds rather than urban conveniences.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Nearby Schools

8.5
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 17 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

10Ada Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 331 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Hidden Lake

2.8 mi

Walkability

3.6

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.0
🍽️Dining
1.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Ada Market

7 mindrive
Forest Hills Foods
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Vitale's of Ada

3 mindrive· 29 min walk· 17 min bike
McDonald's
5 mindrive
Blimpie's
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery

7 mindrive
The River Bend
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· 1 min drive
Carl Creek Crossings Preserve
5 mindrive
Forest Hills Park
8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Forest Hills Park Playground

8 mindrive
Lions Park Playground
7 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Ada Township Trails

4 mindrive
Carl Creek Bridge
5 mindrive
Mowed Trail
8 mindrive
Paved Trail
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Ada Township Trails

8 minbike· 17 min walk
Ada Township Trails
8 minbike
Ada Township Trails
13 minbike
Ada Dr & E Fulton St Area Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Lowell - Grand River Launch

13 mindrive
Ada - Grand River Launch
8 mindrive
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Watermark Country Club

11 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short drive

Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)

5 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

14 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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