Village of South Ada
Strong schools draw families here
Median $475K·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.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$475K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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
$3,225/mo

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3 homes sold in Village of South Ada this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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 $475,000. 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 3 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.