Pond Field
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $625K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 8.2/10
Driving through Pond Field means rolling past seven-acre lots where houses sit far enough apart that you're looking at land as much as architecture—the kind of spacing that makes a subdivision feel less subdivided and more like a rural pocket that happens to have deed restrictions. The median lot size of 7.16 acres explains why: this is 50 acres of West Michigan where breathing room isn't negotiable. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 21 minutes away, and Seidman Park is less than a mile down the road if you need a quicker escape. Grocery and dining are clustered roughly 1.6 miles out, with six stores and multiple options within a two-mile radius—close enough that you're not driving forever for milk, far enough that the subdivision itself stays quiet. The nearest boat launch on the Grand River is 1.7 miles off, which matters if you're the type who keeps a canoe or kayak handy. Kids here attend Forest Hills Public Schools, and the whole area sits in the Honey Creek Ave & 2 Mile Rd Area, a pocket of greater West Michigan where land speaks louder than density.
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Why people love it here
7.2 acre avg lots
- 7 homes
Eastern High School
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$625K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Pond Field
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,243/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$625K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
6.4 ac
4.3 ac – 11.5 ac
Expected Rent
$2,850/mo
$2,325 – $3,375 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Papa K's Pizza
Starbucks Coffee Company
Ada Indoor Country Club
+1 more
SEIDMAN COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Chase Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Goodwillie School Trail
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Pond Field 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 Pond Field home (around $625,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $112k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,210 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,210/mo | $112,262 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,845/mo | $129,211 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,059/mo | $134,908 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Township · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pond Field 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
Seidman Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fast Food
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Fruition Açaí & Juice Bar
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Ada Indoor Country Club
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
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Frequently asked about Pond Field
- What do homes cost in Pond Field?
- The median home value in Pond Field is about $625,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pond Field housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Pond Field right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pond Field?
- Pond Field is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Pond Field walkable?
- Pond Field scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.