The Conservancy
Solid value in a growing area
Median $610K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.8/10
Most subdivisions in West Michigan promise space and then deliver sameness. The Conservancy flips that—40 acres of platted land where the draw isn't cookie-cutter density but actual room to breathe. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (24 minutes) that you're not choosing isolation, but far enough out that the space actually means something.
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Why people love it here
$610K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Ada Township Trails: 4 min drive
- Goodwillie School Trail: 8 min drive
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Median home price in The Conservancy
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,141/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$610K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$2,850/mo
$2,325 – $3,375 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
SEIDMAN COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
The River Bend
Seidman Park
Bailey Lake
Ada Township Trails
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in The Conservancy 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 The Conservancy home (around $610,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,109 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,109/mo | $109,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,729/mo | $126,110 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,938/mo | $131,671 |
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,419 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 The Conservancy 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Fruition Açaí & Juice Bar
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Bike Path
Ada Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
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Frequently asked about The Conservancy
- What do homes cost in The Conservancy?
- The median home value in The Conservancy is about $610,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Conservancy housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Conservancy right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Conservancy?
- The Conservancy is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is The Conservancy walkable?
- The Conservancy scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.