Skyevale
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.5M·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.4/10
...and the thing about Skyevale is it's genuinely small — just 19 homes spread across 95 acres on a private drive, which means you get space that most developments can't touch. Each lot averages over 3 acres, so you're not looking at typical condo density; these are custom executive homes with views of the Grand River Valley and the kind of privacy that comes from gated access without HOA overhead. Homes here run from around $800,000 to $1.5 million, with some vacant lots still available if you want to build. The landscaping is meticulous and the winding roads feel more like you're driving through a personal sanctuary than a subdivision.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$1.5M median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Skyevale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$10,268/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
$1.5M
2 recent sales
Units
27
Complex Size
95.1 ac
27 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
McDonald's
Starbucks Coffee Company
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
+1 more
Chief Hazy Cloud Park
+1 more
Chase Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Skyevale 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 Skyevale home (around $1,512,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $268k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $10,060 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $10,060/mo | $268,268 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,582/mo | $308,860 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $12,091/mo | $322,434 |
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.
Homeowners Association
SKYEVALE ASSOCIATION
Source: michigan-company.com
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Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 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 Skyevale 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
Chief Hazy Cloud Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(4)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Skyevale
- What do homes cost in Skyevale?
- The median home value in Skyevale is about $1,512,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Skyevale housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Skyevale right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Skyevale?
- Skyevale is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Skyevale walkable?
- Skyevale scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.