Royal Oak Estates Subdivision
Strong schools draw families here
Median $327K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 8.4/10
The thing that sticks with you about Royal Oak Estates is how tightly everything clusters—five lots carved out along what used to be Ayles Worth Street, each sitting on roughly half an acre, the whole subdivision spanning just two acres in a way that feels both compact and unhurried. Groceries are a quick walk away, and a restaurant is even closer, so running errands doesn't require much planning. Homes here run around $327K, which sits comfortably in the middle of the West Michigan market, and you're part of Forest Hills Public Schools without leaving the neighborhood feel behind. Downtown Grand Rapids pulls in at about 12 and a half minutes by car, while Gerald R. Ford Airport is just over 14 minutes away—close enough that commutes don't eat your day. Forest Hills Park is a 12-minute walk if you want green space, and there are a dozen restaurants within a mile for nights when cooking isn't happening.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Poke Toki Cascade: 5 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$327K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Royal Oak Estates Subdivision
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
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
Est. Home Value
$327K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.43 ac
0.39 ac – 0.54 ac
Crime in Royal Oak Estates Subdivision 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.
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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 Estates Subdivision 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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Martin School
School
Collins School
Knapp School
Lincoln School
+25 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)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley 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 Royal Oak Estates Subdivision
- What do homes cost in Royal Oak Estates Subdivision?
- The median home value in Royal Oak Estates Subdivision is about $326,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Royal Oak Estates Subdivision?
- Royal Oak Estates Subdivision is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Royal Oak Estates Subdivision walkable?
- Royal Oak Estates Subdivision scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.