The Villas of Ada
Strong schools draw families here
Median $525K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.4/10
What surprises people about this place is how deliberately it's been engineered for low-maintenance living—ranch-style condos built on slabs, zero-clearance designs, those oversized two-stall garages tucked underneath—the kind of thoughtful floor plans that suggest someone actually lived in one before signing off on it. The 34-acre community sits in Ada, about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get breathing room without the commute tax. Homes here run around $663K. The landscaping is impeccable, which matters when you're not the one doing it. There's a clubhouse with a fitness center, a heated pool, and a community room—the kind of amenities that actually get used because the place was designed for people who want exactly this life, not people defaulting into it. A dozen restaurants sit within a mile, the nearest grocery store is about the same distance away, and Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve is less than a mile off if you want some actual nature without leaving the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
- Apple Plat Area Trail: 5 min walk
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Median home price in The Villas of Ada
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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9 homes sold in The Villas of Ada 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
Median Sale Price
$525K
9 sales in last 12mo
Units
128
Complex Size
34.4 ac
128 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Betsy Fry
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in The Villas of Ada 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 Villas of Ada home (around $525,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,208 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,197/mo | $111,919 |
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.
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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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for The Villas of Ada 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(21)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+11 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(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Knapp School
Martin School
Collins School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 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
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Villas of Ada
- What do homes cost in The Villas of Ada?
- The median home value in The Villas of Ada is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Villas of Ada housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in The Villas of Ada right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Villas of Ada?
- The Villas of Ada is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is The Villas of Ada walkable?
- The Villas of Ada scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.