Thornapple Club
Strong schools draw families here
Median $560K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.4/10
What catches people off guard about this place is how much breathing room fifteen acres gives you while keeping you close to everything. Thornapple Club sits on generously spaced lots—averaging about a third of an acre each—that feel genuinely private without the isolation. Ada Township Park is a three-minute walk away, and eight parks scatter within a mile, so there's always somewhere to move around. You're about nineteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just under twenty from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means the city is right there when you need it, but the condo community itself has its own rhythm. A dozen restaurants and half a dozen grocers are within a mile or two, and the Grand River boat launch sits less than a mile away if you're the type to get on the water.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$560K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Thornapple Club
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,802/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$560K
1 recent sale
Units
33
Complex Size
15.3 ac
33 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
The Post Tavern
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
O'Briens Schoolhouse
+1 more
Ada Township Park
+1 more
Ada Township Park Playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Thornapple Club 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 Thornapple Club home (around $560,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,725 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,725/mo | $99,326 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,288/mo | $114,355 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,477/mo | $119,381 |
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 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 Thornapple Club 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
Ada Township Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Ada Township Park
Grand River Nature Area
Grand River Fulton Street Preserve
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Thornapple Club
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Club?
- The median home value in Thornapple Club is about $560,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thornapple Club housing market?
- no homes are listed in Thornapple Club right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thornapple Club?
- Thornapple Club is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Thornapple Club walkable?
- Thornapple Club scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.