Mela Via
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.4M·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 9.0/10
On 27 acres in the honey-creek-ave-2-mile-rd-area, Mela Via anchors itself with farmhouse-style homes built for people who want land to breathe—each lot stretching toward three acres, the kind of space where your property doesn't start where your neighbor's ends. The development sits about 17 or 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to the city's rhythm but far enough that you're not living in its pulse. Water access runs through the neighborhood's veins: the Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site sits just over a mile away, so launching a boat or taking a kayak out doesn't require a morning's drive. Schools fall under Forest Hills Public Schools, and when you need groceries, the nearest store is about three miles down the road. Homes here trade around $1.4M, landing you in a place where the architecture remembers the farmhouse while the lots themselves—with an average size of 3.19 acres—remember what open space feels like.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.4M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Mela Via
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,844/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.4M
1 recent sale
Units
8
Complex Size
27.5 ac
8 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Starbucks
Hopcat
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
John Ball Lake
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Ada Township Trails
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
YogaSix
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
Miller Library
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Mela Via 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 Mela Via home (around $1,450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $257k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,644 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,644/mo | $257,183 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,104/mo | $296,098 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,592/mo | $309,110 |
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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Mela Via 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
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Barnes & Noble
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Egypt Valley School
Moffitt Hill School
Lincoln School
Forest Hills Northern
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(14)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Mela Via
- What do homes cost in Mela Via?
- The median home value in Mela Via is about $1,450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mela Via housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mela Via right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mela Via?
- Mela Via is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Mela Via walkable?
- Mela Via scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.