Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $711K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 8.4/10
The nearest grocery is a three-minute walk away, which tells you everything about how this neighborhood threads into Ada township—close enough to daily life that you're not planning trips, far enough that you're living among 82 acres of actual space. Restaurants dot the immediate surroundings, with eighteen options within a mile and a coffee shop a couple of miles out if you're willing to venture past the immediate area. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about thirteen minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford airport is just under fifteen, so the commute math works whether you're heading to the city or catching a flight. Forest Hills Public Schools anchors the zone, and the listings floating through here—cul-de-sacs with wooded half-acre lots, updated kitchens, finished basements with fireplaces—paint a picture of homes built to last, owned carefully, and passed along infrequently. Forest Hills Park is a fifteen-minute walk if you need green space beyond your property line. The character is suburban but grounded, with enough nearby services to feel connected and enough land to breathe.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Poke Toki Cascade: 9 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Apple Plat Area Trail: 14 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,823/mo
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3 homes sold in Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
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
Apple Plat Area Trail
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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Crime in Royal Oak Eatates Sub 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 Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area home (around $710,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $126k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,726 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,726/mo | $126,020 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,441/mo | $145,088 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,680/mo | $151,464 |
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 Royal Oak Eatates Sub 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(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
Unnamed 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 Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area
- What do homes cost in Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area?
- The median home value in Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area is about $710,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area?
- Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area walkable?
- Royal Oak Eatates Sub Area scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
