Ada is one of Greater Grand Rapids' most sought-after communities, known for its revitalized village center, wooded estate lots and highly rated schools. It is a leading luxury market in Kent County, with homes that sell quickly at close to full price. Carini & Associates helps buyers and sellers across West Michigan price, market and negotiate with confidence.
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Past 12 months | Ada |
|---|---|
Homes sold | 262 |
Average sold price | About $800,000 |
Median sold price, Aug 2026 | $775,000 |
Average days on market | About 25 days |
Sale price vs. list price | About 100% |
Homes for sale, Aug 2026 | 34 |
Source: Flex MLS, residential sales with an Ada address, September 2025 through August 2026. Averages weighted by monthly sales. Updated September 2026.
Ada Village: A walkable village center with shops, restaurants, a riverside park and community events along the Thornapple River.
Homes: Wooded estate homes, newer luxury builds, riverfront properties and established neighborhoods.
Schools: Most homes fall in Forest Hills Public Schools, with some addresses in Grand Rapids or Lowell-area districts. We confirm the district for every home we show.
Getting around: Downtown Grand Rapids is about 20 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 20 minutes.
Great fit for: Luxury and move-up buyers who want space, top schools and village charm close to the city.
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Over the past 12 months, homes with an Ada address sold for an average of about $800,000. The median sold price in August 2026 was $775,000, based on Flex MLS data.
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20,492 people live in Ada, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $83,570. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ada, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fat Baby Hot Sauce, Zeytin Restaurant, and Sprinkles Donut Shop.
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| Dining | 1.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.47 miles | 176 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.51 miles | 20 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.56 miles | 115 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.58 miles | 13 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.59 miles | 37 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.6 miles | 2 reviews | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.61 miles | 26 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.54 miles | 15 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.58 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.58 miles | 13 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.57 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.63 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.52 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.53 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.66 miles | 18 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
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Ada has 7,176 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ada do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,492 people call Ada home. The population density is 361 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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