The Sanctuary
Strong schools draw families here
Median $885K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 8.6/10
Driving through The Sanctuary feels like stepping away without actually leaving—76 acres of space where condo living doesn't mean cramped, where your lot breathes. The roads wind through in a way that makes you slow down, and you notice the trees before you notice much else. Homes here run around $1.2M, and that land-to-unit ratio is the thing that changes the whole equation; it's the difference between a development and something that actually feels like a place. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the community. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 14 minutes away when you need it, but Carl Creek Crossings Preserve sits less than a mile off, so you've got green space for the days you don't. A restaurant lands about a mile out, the nearest grocery about two, and if you're the type to keep a boat, Knapp Street Bridge Launch is under three miles—which means access without the marina hustle. It's the kind of setup where you can have land, proximity to amenities, and a real commute advantage all at once.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$885K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ada Township Trails: 4 min walk
- Mowed Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in The Sanctuary
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,008/mo
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Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$885K
1 recent sale
Units
29
Complex Size
75.5 ac
29 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Crossings Preserve
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Roselle Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Mowed Trail
dog_park
Ada Township Trails
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in The Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary home (around $885,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $157k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,886 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,886/mo | $156,970 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,777/mo | $180,722 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,075/mo | $188,664 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 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 · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Sanctuary 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(15)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Vitales Pizza of Ada Inc
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Lincoln School
Knapp School
Collins School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Sanctuary
- What do homes cost in The Sanctuary?
- The median home value in The Sanctuary is about $885,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Sanctuary housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary?
- The Sanctuary is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is The Sanctuary walkable?
- The Sanctuary scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.