Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $800K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.4/10
You're right in the thick of it here—walking distance to shops, restaurants, and grocery stores that line the main drag, with Michael McGraw Park just a quick stroll away if you want to catch some air. The neighborhood spreads across nearly a thousand acres, so you get plenty of room to breathe even though everything you need is close by. Ranch homes in brick and vinyl make up the backbone of the area, and it's the kind of place where downtown Grand Rapids or the airport are both about twenty minutes out, which means you're close enough to the city without feeling like you're living in it.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$800K median
- 25 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,429/mo
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25 homes sold in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
RIX
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
O'Briens Schoolhouse
+1 more
Michael McGraw Park
+1 more
Ada Township Park Playground
Quiggle Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Leonard Field Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Crime in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area 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 Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area home (around $799,698) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $142k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,319 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,319/mo | $141,840 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,124/mo | $163,302 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,393/mo | $170,479 |
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.
Who actually lends in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area 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
Michael McGraw Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area
- What do homes cost in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area?
- The median home value in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area is about $799,698. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area?
- Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area walkable?
- Grand River Dr & E Fulton St Area scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
