Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area
Strong schools draw families here
23 homes for sale·Median $728K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 8.2/10
You've got over 16,000 acres of land out here—the kind of space where you're living next to wooded lots, not squeezed between neighbors—and it turns out that breathing room comes with serious perks. The Grand River and Honey Creek run through the area, and there's actual waterfront access if you want it, plus the boat launch at Ada is less than three miles away. Forest Hills Public Schools covers the district, and it's far enough out that you get that rural feel—homes sitting well back from roads on acreage, some with 4+ wooded acres—but close enough that downtown Grand Rapids is only about 24 minutes away, and you're still a short drive to the charming side of Ada with its covered bridge and downtown core. Restaurants and grocers cluster nearby—24 spots to eat and a dozen grocery stores within a couple miles—so you're not exactly roughing it, and Seidman Park is a quick walk for when you want to get outside without leaving home.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$728K median
- 52 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Goodwillie School Trail: 6 min drive
- Seidman Park: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,939/mo
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52 homes sold in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seidman Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Seidman Park
Goodwillie School Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd 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 Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area home (around $727,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,839 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,839/mo | $129,035 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,571/mo | $148,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,816/mo | $155,088 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$186K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$620K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,419 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
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 Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Ada Indoor Country Club
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Bike Path
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Frequently asked about Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area is about $727,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- there are 23 homes for sale in Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area right now, and 52 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area?
- Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
