Village of South Ada
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $470K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 8.4/10
A short drive from downtown Grand Rapids—just 17.5 minutes—Village of South Ada sits on 21 acres where the everyday rhythm includes quick walks to Leonard Field for a run or a coffee stop that's genuinely nearby, not a car commitment. The subdivision itself is small and deliberate, with homes priced around $470K and access to seven parks within a mile, plus 18 restaurants and half a dozen grocers scattered across the immediate area. What sets the daily routine apart is proximity: three minutes to eat, five minutes to groceries, and water access at the Ada-Grand River Launch a half mile away for anyone who keeps a boat or paddles. Schools fall under Forest Hills Public Schools, and the location pulls double duty—you're close enough to downtown for work or culture, yet far enough out to feel spacious on your own land. It's the kind of West Michigan spot where you can be in the stream of things without living in the current.
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Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$470K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard Field: 6 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Village of South Ada
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,191/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
$470K
2 recent sales
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
Leonard Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed 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 Village of South 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 Village of South Ada home (around $470,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,166 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,166/mo | $84,421 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,644/mo | $97,167 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,804/mo | $101,451 |
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 Village of South 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Leonard Field
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
Myrth
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Ada
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
O'Briens Schoolhouse
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
School
Knapp School
School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(12)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+9 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 Village of South Ada
- What do homes cost in Village of South Ada?
- The median home value in Village of South Ada is about $470,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village of South Ada housing market?
- no homes are listed in Village of South Ada right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village of South Ada?
- Village of South Ada is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Village of South Ada walkable?
- Village of South Ada scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.