Thornwood Pointe
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $648K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 8.4/10
When you pull in, you're struck by the openness—20 acres of substantial lots averaging just over an acre apiece, the kind of space that lets you breathe without feeling isolated from what matters. Ford Airport (under 19 minutes), so commuting feels manageable without eating your day. A grocery store is an 8-minute walk, and you've got 18 restaurants within a mile—enough variety that dinner doesn't require a car or much deliberation. Ada Township Park sits a quick stroll away, backed by seven parks within a mile if you're the type who rotates between different trails and green spaces. Your kids attend Forest Hills Public Schools, and if you've got a boat, the Ada–Grand River Launch is less than a mile out. The whole setup lands you in the Grand River Drive & East Fulton Street area, where you're neither on top of the city nor buried in exurbia—just where you wanted to be.
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Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
1.1 acre avg lots
- 14 homes
$648K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Thornwood Pointe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,396/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$648K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
1.2 ac
0.54 ac – 2.1 ac
Expected Rent
$2,800/mo
$2,450 – $3,125 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
+1 more
MUDPENNY Ada
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
+1 more
Ada Township Park
+1 more
Ada Township Park Playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Leonard Field Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Thornwood Pointe 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 Thornwood Pointe home (around $647,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $116k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,361 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,361/mo | $116,303 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,020/mo | $133,863 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,241/mo | $139,765 |
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
~$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 Township · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Thornwood Pointe 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
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Ada
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
O'Briens Schoolhouse
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
School
Knapp School
Forest Hills School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(14)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+11 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
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Frequently asked about Thornwood Pointe
- What do homes cost in Thornwood Pointe?
- The median home value in Thornwood Pointe is about $647,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Thornwood Pointe?
- Thornwood Pointe is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Thornwood Pointe walkable?
- Thornwood Pointe scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.