Thornapple Downs
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $3.3M·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.4/10
Life here moves at a different pace—you're on 43 acres of established homes where the lots average just over half an acre, enough land to breathe without feeling remote. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and the subdivision sits in the Ada Dr Area, about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and Gerald R. Ford airport, so errands don't eat your whole afternoon. Lions Park is a two-minute walk away, and there are six parks within a mile if you're looking for somewhere to spend a Saturday morning. Restaurants cluster nearby—18 within walking distance—and the nearest grocery store is about an 11-minute walk, which means you can actually run out for something without firing up the car every time. Homes here run around $803K, and if water's part of your routine, the Ada–Grand River Launch sits just a mile down the road.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
22,320 sq ft avg lots
- 70 homes
$3.3M median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Thornapple Downs
Estimated Monthly Payment
$22,064/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
$3.3M
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
70
Median Lot Size
0.45 ac
0.26 ac – 1.2 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
+1 more
The Post Tavern
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Lions Park Playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Thornapple Downs 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 Downs home (around $3,250,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $576k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $21,617 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $21,617/mo | $576,445 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $24,888/mo | $663,667 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $25,981/mo | $692,834 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 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 Thornapple Downs 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
Lions Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Restaurant
Ada Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Ada
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
School
Knapp School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 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 Downs
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Downs?
- The median home value in Thornapple Downs is about $3,250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thornapple Downs housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Thornapple Downs 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 Downs?
- Thornapple Downs is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Thornapple Downs walkable?
- Thornapple Downs scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.