Introduction
About Ada, Michigan

Ada, Michigan is conveniently located 15 minutes due east of the city of Grand Rapids.  This charming town is situated at the mouth of the Thornapple River flowing into the Grand.  Ada is largely known for being the home of one of the areas largest employers: Alticor (formerly Amway Corporation).  This former stage coach stop has grown into a flourishing suburb for upscale city workers who seek refuge in the beauty of Michigan's rolling countryside.  Ada, Michigan has a wide range of housing options which include single family homes, beautiful condominiums, vacation homes and several other choices.

The community has a quaint downtown business district with small shops.  It is located just minutes from Grand Rapids' largest malls.  There are several things to do for recreation like fishing, golfing, horse back riding and more.  There is also a YMCA and aquatic center in neighboring Cascade Township. 

 


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 14,972
Population Density 255 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 7,412
Male Population 7,561
Median Age 38.79 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 87%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Distance to ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 6 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College CALVIN COLLEGE
Distance to CALVIN COLLEGE 6 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 5,013
Family Households 4,141
Average Family Size 3.4
Average Household Income $126,116
Median Household Income $102,729
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 87%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 32%
Total Crime Risk (County) 78%
Personal Crime Risk (County) 90%
Murder Risk (County) 77%
Rape Risk (County) 135%
Robbery Risk 63%
Assault Risk (County) 117%
Property Risk (County) 77%
Burglary Risk (County) 98%
Larceny Risk (County) 91%
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 64%

Environment

Average July High Temperature 82.3° F
Average January Low Temperature 15.6° F
Annual Precipitation 37.13 inches
Air Pollution Index 82% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL
Distance to GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL 6 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS (A)
Distance to WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS (A) 11 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CENTRAL WOODLANDS GRADE SCHOOL4 - 6400 ALTA DALE SE, ADA, MI 49301
GOODWILLIE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL4 - 68400 TWO MILE RD NE, ADA, MI 49301
EASTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 92200 PETTIS AVE, ADA, MI 49301
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 95810 ADA DR SE, ADA, MI 49301
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 122200 PETTIS NE, ADA, MI 49301
ADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5731 ADA DR SE, ADA, MI 49301
ADA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 67192 BRADFIELD SE, ADA, MI 49301
ST PATRICK SCHOOLK - 84333 PARNELL AVE NE, ADA, MI 49301
ADA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 86206 ADA DR SE, ADA, MI 49301
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSCHASE455 ADA DR SE ADA, MI 49301
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK475 ADA DR SE ADA, MI 49301
BANKSLA SALLE BANK7580 FULTON ST E ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESADA BIBLE CHURCH8899 CASCADE RD SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESADA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH7152 BRADFIELD AVE SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESADA COMMUNITY REFORMED CHURCH7239 THORNAPPLE RIVER DR SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESADA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH6330 ADA DR SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESFOREST HILLS BIBLE CHAPEL4637 ADA DR SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESHONEY CREEK CHURCH6452 FULTON ST E # 2 ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESKEYSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH655 SPAULDING AVE SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESREDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6086 FULTON ST E ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESSIKH SOCIETY OF WEST8845 CASCADE RD SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESST PATRICK CHURCH4351 PARNELL AVE NE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESST ROBERT CHURCH6477 ADA DR SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESTHORNWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH971 BUTTRICK AVE SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESTHREE ANGELS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH2772 GRAND RIVER DR NE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESUNITY CHURCH OF PEACE6025 ADA DR SE ADA, MI 49301
CHURCHESWHITNEYVILLE CHURCH-JESUS4935 WHITNEYVILLE AVE SE ADA, MI 49301
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICQUAIL RIDGE GOLF8375 36TH ST SE ADA, MI 49301
MUSEUMSADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY7144 HEADLEY ST SE ADA, MI 49301



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
49301372$221,500$260,381
Displaying 1-10 of 23 in $200-500k range
Why Build? First time offered, custom built Architectowner executive home situated on 4 secluded wooded acres. Privacy seekers welcomed! Spread out and enjoy square footage with room to roam. Open and spacious, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, clean lines, sharp angles, capturing breathtaking views from every room. Floor to ceiling windows main level. Great floor plan for entertaining features a 15x13 Breakfast area, and a 15x18 Dining Room! The Great Room is 23x27. Neutral decor throughout, meticulously maintained. Loaded with upgrades and all appliances remain. Finished walkout level with Family Room, ExerciseOffice area, Theatre Room. Home school? Tons of room for a classroom, potential for 2 additional bedrooms no problem here. Conveniently located to Downtown Grand Rapids, M-21, Amway, Honeycreek, Egypt Valley areas, close to shopping, schools and highway accessibility.
 10115 Augusta Valley Ct
 Ada, MI 49301
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$475,000
Impecable 3260 sq ft former Parade home with million dollar views. Spectacular! 4 bedrooms, 3 12 baths, finished walkout, 3 car garage.
 7370 Fairhaven Ct
 Ada, MI 49301
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$449,900
Rare resale opportunity on one of the nicest sites in Balsam Hill, a charming European village-like community. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with private wooded views. This timeless design has wonderful fit, finish and use of natural materials. Features: Kraftmaid cabinets, granite, butcher block and solid surface tops, cherry floors, custom fireplace with built in cabinet surround, expansive open floor plan, 14 foot ceilings in great room, and Pella windows.
 1079 Balsam Hill
 Ada, MI 49546
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$429,900
Totally remodeled farm house on 8 acres in the most desireable area in Ada, 360 of frontage on Honey Creek. 4,300 sq ft finished, 5 bedrooms, 3-plus baths, chestnut and hickory wood floors, custom kitchen, 36x50 barn with finished upper level kitchen, bath, 2 bedrooms and living area. A perfect location. Property in foreclosure.
 620 Dogwood Ave
 Ada, MI 49301
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$419,900
Owners have done everything to sell this unique contemporary on 4.72 acres. Roof replaced in 2006, new well pump 2005 and septic system in 2004, newer Pella windows and 4 sliders, furnace replaced in 2003 plus all appliances and shades remaining. This lovely home has three bedrooms, three bathsone with a sauna and three fireplaces, two are gas operated. Freshly painted inside and out. Sunken living room has parquet floor and fireplace. Family room with fireplace features cathedral ceilings, wet bar and numerous windows providing nature lovers views of outside and wildlife. Private MBR suite on 2nd level with full bath, dressing and sitting areas. Lower level has abundance of storage. Call for color brochure and get buyers inside. Call Jeanenne at 974-4170 for a private showing today.
 8355 Baileau Oaks Dr NE
 Ada, MI 49301
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$399,900
Gorgeous home by Legacy Builders on large cul-de-sac lot with wooded views. All the features expected: mud room, gourmet kitchen with granite, center island, walk-in pantry and all appliances included. 4 large bedrooms including mster bedroom suite upstairs. Newly finished walkout lower level features a stream shower, billiard area, wet bar and media room. This is a must see home! Call Erin fester at 378-0018 for a private showing!
 7760 Hunters Way Ct.
 Ada, MI 49301
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,900
Dont miss your opportunity to own this custom built home located in award winning Forest Hills School District. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home sits on a wooded 1.1 acre lot and features a large wrap around deck. Amenities include a spacious master bedroom suite, a large kitchen with a butler pantry, fireplaces in both the rec room and family room, and an attached 3-stall garage. Call Walter at 974-4132 for a private showing today.
 3303 Whitburn Ct. NE
 Ada, MI 49301
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,900
Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 11-plus acres in Ada Township. Home features recently remodeled kitchen and bath. Both rooms have solid surface counters with the addition of granite counter on center island of the kitchen. The dining area opens to a lovely 3 season porch which has a panoramic view of the in ground pool and also the horse barn and pasture area. The lower walk out level features a den and a family room with fireplace and large laundry area. The sliders leading from the family room enter on to the patio surrounding the in ground pool. The next lower level is used for storage and also has the mechanicals of the home. The added feature here is that you can access the lower basement area from the attached garage. The 40x60 Morton barn has 6 stalls, wash room, feed room, and storage. The yard has been professionally landscaped and hosts an array of perennials.
 1911 Cramton
 Ada, MI 49301
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$379,900
Remodeled kitchenfamily room with hardwood floors, granite counters, gas fireplace, many windows and skylight, with built-in table that accommodates regular height chairs. Master bedroom boasts new bath with dual sinks, saparate shower and tub with jets and walk-in closets. Must see this home. For a private showing call Jeanenne Morton at 974-4170.
 1011 Gros Ventre Dr SE
 Ada, MI 49546
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$375,000
Wonderful home in ever popular Hunters Way neighborhood. Great quiet location at the end of the street offers privacy and little traffic. Built by Legacy Builders, the home offers a comfortable floor plan, well constructed and full of upgrades. Open and welcoming kitchen with island, huge master suite with trey ceilings, family room with gas log fireplace, with materials including hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and crown molding. Four upstairs bedrooms. The garage has a 2 door opening but has the space of three stalls either for an additional car or workshop space. Large rec room along with full bath in the basement with even more room for future finished office or bedroom. All appliances and a home warranty included. Call Adam at 974-4178 for a private showing today.
 7737 Hunters Way Ct SE
 Ada, MI 49301
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$374,900
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