Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $714K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 8.4/10
You're looking at a well-established condo community that sits comfortably between the urban pull of Grand Rapids—just about 13 minutes south—and the breathing room of West Michigan's leafier suburbs. The 19 acres here rolls with enough space to feel removed from the highway noise, though you're never far from what you need. A grocery run is a quick walk, and there are a dozen restaurants within a mile, so dinner out doesn't require a plan. Homes here run around $751K, and the lots average just over a third of an acre, which means you get that sense of actual land without the full-time lawn-mowing commitment of a traditional subdivision. The whole place is anchored by Forest Hills Public Schools, and if you've got kids or just want the feeling of being near good schools, that matters. Downtown Grand Rapids is close enough for a weeknight, Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 15 minutes, and Forest Hills Park sits about a 15-minute walk away—so there's room to stretch without feeling stranded. It's the kind of spot where you're not paying for the name, but you're getting actual proximity to what makes the area work.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$714K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Poke Toki Cascade: 9 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,847/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$714K
2 recent sales
Units
28
Complex Size
18.8 ac
28 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Poke Toki Cascade
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums 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 Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums home (around $714,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $127k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,749 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,749/mo | $126,640 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,468/mo | $145,803 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,708/mo | $152,210 |
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 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 Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums 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
Forest Hills Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Martin School
School
Knapp School
Collins School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums?
- The median home value in Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums is about $714,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums housing market?
- no homes are listed in Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums?
- Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums walkable?
- Olde Rhoades Meadows Condominiums scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.