Arbor Day Festival                Ada Park & Arboretum                     Free Saturday, April 25                   10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.                                     Donations accepted   Bring your family out to the Locke Arboretum at Ada Park for this festival  of events to celebrate Arbor Day.   Ada Park will be set up with activity stations for all ages including workshops on tree pruning and care, backyard wildlife habitats, nature displays, conservation exhibits, youth crafts and games, wildflower & tree walks and fishing for kids.  Special "tree theme" snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. One free tree sapling to each family as supplies last.    Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate Copyright 2009  All rights reserved Photo of Ada Maple Tree by Bonn... 04/15/2009

 Below is the Ada Township Parks Spring Summer Programs Scheduled: Arbor Day Festival                Ada Park & Arboretum                     Free Saturday, April 25                   10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.                                    Donations accepted Bring your family out to the Locke Arboretum at Ada Park for this festival of events to celebrate Arbor Day.   Ada Park will be set up with activity stations for all ages including workshops on tree pruning and care, backyard wildlife habitats, nature displays, conservation exhibits, youth crafts and games, wildflower & tree walks and fishing for kids. Special "tree theme" snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. One free tree sapling to each family as supplies last.    4th of July Celebrations                         ... 04/08/2009

The East Village subdivision off  Ada Drive in Ada Township is a fairly new development. The new housing construction started in 2005 and is still continuing to date. You can buy a resale home or a new home in this centrally located housing development.  Near both public and private schools, East Village is also close to  Forest Hills and 28th Street shopping areas. The Ada Bike or Walking Trail also connects this area on Ada Drive with the village of Ada, Grand Rapids, and the village of Cascade. East Village is also close by the expressway for easy access to many different parts of our greater Grand Rapids area.  Large, executive style homes with many amenities and extras are the rule in this neighborhood. If you would like to start with a brand new house, this may be the place for yo... 03/30/2009

Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area of the Greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an established subdivision, started in the early 1970's by E.L. Ladd Builders of Ada.  I have held many open houses in these new plats  and sold many of the homes as new construction - to be built. If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic ranch (about 1000 sq ft) sold  for $ 19,900 in 1975.    Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan         March 2009 Real Estate Market Report                     4  Sold, 3 Pending, 3 For Sale  Adatowne Active Listings: 3 Ada... 03/27/2009

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner, Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since 2000. There is a new proposed 80 condo units - Villas of Ada going in next door and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment complex, currently under  construction a short distance away on Spaulding Ave. Both of these new developments are quite close to Adacroft Commons and Forest Hills Gardens.                        Forest Hills Gardens  Market Report Feb 2009                                       4 Sold,  3 For Sale, 1 Expired The absorption rate for Forest Hills Gardens is 10.5 months, which means if no new listings come on the market it will take 10.5 months for the existing inventory of homes to sell at the current rate of sale.   Active Forest Hills Ga... 03/04/2009

Catamount properties are in the rolling hills adjacent to the Grand River in the northern section of Ada Township in a gated community with privacy and wooded acreage.  Executive style homes with lots of room for entertaining and all the custom extras  that make a home luxurious are the norm here.  If you  are searching for a prestigious address, this could be what you are looking for, as it is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the  Grand Rapids area.                          Catamount Market Report February 2009                               6 For Sale,  4 Sold, 5 Expired, 1 Pending   Catamount Active Listings: 6 Catamount average active price - $799,296 Catamount average active price /SqFt - $ 221.41 Catamount average days on market - 222   Catamount SOLD Listings: 4 Catamount... 03/04/2009

Ada Moorings is located off Grand River Drive, just east of Ada and close to Ada Township Park. A recent development by Eastbrook Builders, these quality built homes are in Forest Hills Public School District.  Close to the village of Ada and not far from the village of Cascade,this subdivision is near 28th Street shopping, the Thornapple and the Grand Rivers.                       Ada Moorings Market Report February 2009                                 3 For Sale,  9 Sold, 4 Expired   Ada Moorings Active Listings: 3 Ada Moorings average active price - $225,967 Ada Moorings average active price /SqFt - $ 121.78 Ada Moorings average days on market - 162   Ada Moorings SOLD Listings: 9 Ada Moorings average sold price - $ 243,211 Ada Moorings average sold price/SqFt - $ 125.24 Ada Moorings... 03/02/2009

At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department will present a workshop on how to plan and landscape your yard as a quality habitat for local wildlife at Ada Township Park.    This Backyard Habitat Workshop will provide tips and tricks for landscape planning and design, how to enhance your yard with the habitat elements desired wildlife require, sources for native plants and a variety of other resources. Backyard Wildlife Habitats are ideal ways for home owners, schools and businesses to enhance their property and help support wildlife.  Whether you have a small garden area you want to use to attract birds or  butterflies, or a large yard "back 40" that you want to attract a variety of  wildlife, this workshop will provide planning tools and resources to me... 03/02/2009

Ada Woods is an established development of homes in Ada, Michigan,  just west of Ada and south of Fulton Street (M46).  Ada Woods started  out as an E.L. Ladd development,  but towards the end of the project many lots were sold to other builders and completed by individual owners.   The dates of building range from 1980's to 2005.  Most of the homes  have more square footage and more amenities than Adacroft Commons, its  adjacent neighborhood.  As with Adacroft Commons, there is designated common land in the development that remains heavily wooded and in a natural state.   This development is in the Forest Hills School System and  close to several private schools.                Ada Woods Real Estate  Absorption Report                  February 2009        7 Sold, 3 For Sale, 9 Expired ... 02/25/2009

Ada Michigan is a small village and township close to Grand Rapids. It has rolling hills, 2 rivers running through it, and mostly residential housing. The village itself is quaint, located on the Thornapple River, and predates Grand Rapids as a permanent settlement. Come take a look at our community snapshots......... Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty Copyright 2009 All rights reserved All photos taken by Bonnie Westbrook 02/21/2009

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner, Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since 2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site - Villas of Ada and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment complex, currently  under construction here. Both of these new developments are quite  close to Adacroft Commons.                      Adacroft Commons Real Estate                    January  2009 Market Report             9 Sold, 0 For Sale, 10 Expired Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 0 Adacroft Commons Active Price - $ Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt - $ Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -   Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 9 Adacroft Commons average sold price - $ 165,222 Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt - $97.49 Adacroft Commons av... 02/06/2009

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Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area of the Greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an established subdivision, started in the early 1970's by E.L. Ladd Builders of Ada.  I have held many open houses in these new plats  and sold many of the homes as new construction - to be built.   If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic ranch (about 1000 sq ft) sold  for $ 19,900 in 1975.    Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan         January 2009 Real Estate Market Report                     3  Sold, 2 Pending, 4 For Sale    Adatowne Active Listings:... 01/19/2009

Greentree Estates is a small subdivision in Ada Township south of Conservation Avenue and just east of Honeycreek Avenue. The homes located here are large, executive style homes, usually with acreage sites.  Most of the houses were built in the 1970's to 1980's.  These homes are prized for their privacy setting in a heavily wooded, natural area, (you can't always see your neighbor's house) and the presitigious Forest Hills Public School System.  This area of Ada Township has rolling hills, covered with native hardwoods, and is very picturesque. Seidman Park is just across the street with it's nature trails and cross country ski trails.                                           Greentree Farms                Residential Real Estate Report   June 2008                          6 For Sale, ... 12/01/2008

Ada Woods is an established development of homes in Ada, Michigan,  just west of Ada and south of Fulton Street (M46).  Ada Woods started  out as an E.L. Ladd development,  but towards the end of the project many lots were sold to other builders and completed by individual owners.   The dates of building range from 1980's to 2005.  Most of the homes  have more square footage and more amenities than Adacroft Commons, its  adjacent neighborhood.  As with Adacroft Commons, there is designated common land in the development that remains heavily wooded and in a natural state.                                          Ada Woods Real Estate  Market Report                                       October 2008                     4 Sold, 1 Pending, 7 For Sale, 4 Expired     Ada Woods Active Listings... 10/30/2008

Ada Michigan has a new park addition. The Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve is the newest addition to the Ada township park lands.  It is protected by the Land Conservancy of West Michigan as natural habitat for local wildlife. This land, 34.02 acres  is located south of Forest Glen Residential  Development, M-21 (Fulton St )and north of the railroad tracks. It can  be accessed at Alta Dale Ave.  Carl Creek drains into the Grand River and  this wetland area is a prime example of open herbaceous wetlands.   Ada Township is having a Dedication Ceremony for their newest Park                        The Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve on October 12, 2008 at 3pm.  Parking and the ceremony will be at 155 Alta Dale Ave  Ada, Michigan. Ceremony will proceed rain or shine. Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids... 09/25/2008

The East Village subdivision off of Ada Drive in Ada Township is a fairly new development. The new housing construction started in 2005 and is still continuing to date. You can buy a resale home or a new home in this centrally located housing development.  Near both public and private schools, East Village is also close to the Forest Hills and 28th Street shopping areas. The Ada Bike or Walking Trail also connects this area on Ada Drive with the village of Ada and the village of Cascade. East Village is also close by the expressway for easy access to many different parts of our greater Grand Rapids area quickly.  Large, executive style homes with many amenities and extras are the rule for this neighborhood. If you would like to start with a brand new house, this may be the place for you... 09/23/2008

Clements Mill is  a newer home development built by Eastbrook Construction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in 2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity of  Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, which are within walking distance. Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hills shopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.  Ada's Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the short time it has been built out.  This is largely due to the current over abundance of houses for sale in a soft resale market.                    Clements Mill  Residential Real Estate                      Sept 2008 Market Report            20 Sold, 0 Pending, 5 Fo... 09/19/2008

Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area. Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an established subdivision, started in the early 1970's by E.L. Ladd Builders of Ada. I have held many open houses in these new plats  and sold many of the homes as new construction - to be built. If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic ranch (about 1000 sq ft) sold  for $ 19,900 in 1975.    Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan     September 2008 Real Estate Market Report               8  Sold, 0 Pending, 3 For Sale        Address             Status      Price       Sq Ft       $/Sq Ft     DOM 6686 A... 09/16/2008

Elite executive style homes are what you will find in Flowers Mill and  Flowers Crossing, Ada Township, MI. These custom homes are usually  featured attractions at the local Home Builders Parade of Homes and receive lots of attention from the public. Large homes with custom extras, heavily wooded lots on rolling terrain make this an exceptionally beautiful place to live.  Forest Hills Public Schools are the school district with the new Eastern High School, just a few miles away.  Located off Knapp St, east of the East Beltline, they are  close to Knapp's Corners with its lure of shopping, movies & restaurants  and the greens at Egypt Valley Golf Course.                                     Flowers Mill & Flowers Crossing                          Real Estate Market Report September 2008  ... 09/16/2008