Longleaf
Strong schools draw families here
Median $891K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.3/10
The first thing you notice at Longleaf is the space — these aren't cookie-cutter units crammed together. Built across 62 acres with lots averaging just over an acre each, there's genuine breathing room between homes, which means you're not watching your neighbor's life through the kitchen window. Homes here run around $1.0M, and that land-to-unit ratio is part of why. You're about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 22 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, so commuting doesn't eat your day, but the community itself sits far enough removed that you feel like you've actually left the bustle. A grocery store sits just a mile away, and there's a restaurant about the same distance if you want dinner without the drive. Grand River Nature Area is a short walk — 14 minutes, basically — and you've got four parks within a mile, plus boat access at Ada's Grand River Launch less than a mile down the road. It's the kind of place where you can have land, proximity to actual amenities, and still be connected to the city without living in it. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the community, and the whole setup works for people who want a slower pace without feeling isolated.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 5.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$891K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Longleaf
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,049/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$891K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
28
Complex Size
61.6 ac
28 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Papa K's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Dirty Shame Bar & Grill
+1 more
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
+1 more
Lions Park Playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Longleaf 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 Longleaf home (around $891,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $158k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,926 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,926/mo | $158,035 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,823/mo | $181,947 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,123/mo | $189,943 |
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
~$851/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,206 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Longleaf 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
Grand River Nature Area
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
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
RIX
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Grand River Nature Area
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
Michael McGraw Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Longleaf
- What do homes cost in Longleaf?
- The median home value in Longleaf is about $891,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Longleaf?
- Longleaf is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Longleaf walkable?
- Longleaf scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.