About Grand Rapids' Ada

Ada Michigan is fortunate to have started a local Farmer's Market this year

in the parking lot of the Ada Community Reformed Church on Thornapple River Dr

in downtown Ada. We have been several times buying gorgeous produce from

local farmers. The tables were piled high with radishes, tomatoes, blueberries,

black cherries, lettuce, spinach, onions, and the first crop of peaches and plums.

It is so difficult to decide......it all looks so good. Should I get a bushel of cukes

to put up as relish or wait to see if my vines produce enough?

I did buy a dozen eggs (cage free), lettuce, spinach, tomatillos, blueberries,

and black cherries. The cut flowers and potted plants are a real temptation for

me but I don't want to water them daily right now. Which is exactly what I

would have to do if I bought them and planted them now.

There is something I really like about being able to interact with the people who

planted, watered and raised the food I am purchasing to eat. It makes it so much

more personal that buying produce at a store where it has come from who knows

where (Chile??) and I have no idea who or what was used to get it to the rack at

the store. I do realize a lot more people are employed by the store bought

products. I do buy a lot of items at the local grocery stores and will continue to

fo do. I just like this one-on-one transaction much better.

Here are some photos of the market this Tuesday, August 4th, 2009.

The Ada Farmer's Market is open from 2 pm to 7 pm every Tuesday until Sept.15

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Photos & post by Bonnie Westbrook

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

May 2009 Market Report

2 Sold, 1 For Sale, 0 Expired

Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 1

Adacroft Commons Active Price - $189,900

Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt - $94.38

Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -12

Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 2

Adacroft Commons average sold price - $ 187,00

Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt - $95.99

Adacroft Commons average sold days on market -13

Adacroft Commons Expired Listings: 0

There is only one current home for sale in Adacroft Commons

listed on the local MLS board. This is an extremely desirable area

to live, with its close proximity to Forest Hills Central Middle &

High Schools. In the above stats you can see that homes are

selling for close to the list price, although average $/SqFt has

decreased slightly since 2008.

If you have detailed questions or just need general information

about Grand Rapids or Ada Homes, please contact me directly.

terry@terrywestbrook.com

or call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate - Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Adacroft Commons Entrance Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

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

May 2009 Real Estate Market Report

4 Sold, 1 Pending, 2 For Sale

Adatowne Active Listings: 2

Adatowne Average Active price - $146,250

Adatowne Active average price/SqFt - $114.10

Adatowne Active average days on market - 130

Adatowne Pending: 1

Adatowne Sold Listings: 4

Adatowne Average Sold Price - $ 138,000

Adatowne Average sold price/SqFt - $ 103.84

Adatowne Average Sold days on market - 143

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Absorption Rate for Adatowne is 2 months,

which means it would take 2 months for the active listings to sell,

if no other homes entered the market, according to current sales

statistics. The market is hot in this neighborhood. This is the lowest

absorption rate of any local Grand Rapids neighborhood that on

which we do reports. Price per square foot is going up for both sold

and active listings. although it hasn't recovered to levels seen in 2004-

2005.

With the new trend of consumers downsizing and the popularity of

Forest Hills Schools, the real estate market should remain strong

and viable for Adatowne homes, as long as they are in "great

condition" and priced about $100 sq ft.

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School News Update May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009

If you would like more information about Ada or Grand Rapids

Homes, please feel free to contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate - Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Photo of Ada MI by Bonnie Westbrook

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 Market Report

January 2009

23 Sold, 7 For Sale, 12 Expired

Clements Mill Active Listings: 7

Average Active Price: $250,371

Average Active Price/SqFt: $121.52

Average Active Days on Market: 64

Clements Mill Sold Listings: 23

Average Sold Price: $275,421

Average Sold Price/SqFt: $122.27

Average Days on Market: 103

Clements Mill Expired Listings: 12

Average Expired Price: $263,408

Average Expired Price/SqFt: $ 126.19

Average Expired Days on Market: 165

Absorption Rate for Clements Mill homes is averaging

1.9 sold homes per month for 2008/2009 to date.

With 7 current listings, there is a 3.6 month supply.

Clements Mill Market Report Nov 2008

Clements Mill Market Report Sept 2008

Clements Mill Market Report July 2008

Clements Mill Market Report June 2008

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

and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment complex, currently

open & under construction here. The Stone Falls of Ada apartment

projectis adjacent to Clements Mill. Both are scheduled for

completion by spring 2009.

If you have detailed questions about Ada Homes, Forest Hills Homes or

just need further information, please contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Ada Drive Walking Trail Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

A new development is in the initial phases in southern Ada Township. This new development will be

located between Hall Street and Ada Drive. It is located in Ada Township, Forest Hills School District,

and adjacent to Cascade Township. Township plans on file say that there is 17 acres in this complex

which borders on the walking trail off Ada Drive. Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools are

within walking distance, minutes away from Forest Hills shopping, 28th Street and Gerald R. Ford

Airport.

Building will start in 2008, with villa prices ranging from $189,900 to $269,900. Reservations are now

being taken. Eighty four (84) villas are proposed on the site including a clubhouse with fitness center

and pool. Models can be viewed at the other site development, the Villas of Rivertown, south of 52nd

Street between Ivanrest and Wilson Avenues until building commences in Ada.

2-9-09 Update: Construction has started, the Clubhhouse and first condos plan to open this

spring - March - April 2009.

We live very close to this development and will keep you updated on its progress.

We expect to see the bulldozers any day now. Updated blog article with July photos

Copyright Terry Westbrook 2008

Featured Grand Rapids Homes

Search for Grand Rapids Homes

Contact me: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 toll free

Website: TerryWestbrook,com

Email: terry@terrywestbrook.com

Westbrook Realty

sitemap of Villas at Ada courtesy of developer - Epcon