$1,850,000

6457 Old Darby Trail NE Unit 4 Ada, MI 49301

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated payment $11,523/month

Total Views 682
5 Beds
5 Baths
6,775 Sq Ft
$273 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Knapp Forest Elementary School Rated A
  • 3.37 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

Set on 3.4 acres of landscaped grounds in the Darby Farms neighborhood. Custom built by Insignia, designed by Jeff Visser w/ interiors by Rock Kauffman. An exquisite blend of timeless design & modern luxury. Extensive gardens, private pond, mature trees, & dramatic outdoor lighting create a breathtaking setting. Exterior features Buechel stone mirrored inside on a striking 2 sided stone fireplace. 2 garages = space for 3.5 vehicles. Inside, 10-foot ceilings on main & lower levels, knotty alder beams & trim, custom doors w/ Rocky Mountain hardware, & abundant built-ins showcase uncompromising craftsmanship. Chef's kitchen boasts Wolf range & 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, complemented by a 10-burner Wolf outdoor grill in the screened three-season porch. Additional features include a radiant-heated master bath, 600-bottle custom wine cellar, dedicated fitness room, custom home theater lower level kitchenette with Sub Zero beverage fridgeand future bonus room over garage
This estate combines meticulous design and unparalleled fit & finish. An extraordinary opportunity in one of Grand Rapids' most desirable locations.

Listing Agent

Heather Garbaty

Crown Real Estate Partners Inc License #6501314956 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Jennifer Gesik

Crown Real Estate Partners Inc License #6502402841

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,000

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 3.37 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $192 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 6,775 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Knapp Forest Elementary School
  • Eastern Middle School
  • Forest Hills Eastern High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include trash
  • Association Phone (616) 433-9090
  • Built by Insignia
  • Darby Farms Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,000

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$192 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6775.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 15000.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Darby Farms
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3559.0
  • Location Property Info:Builder Name: Insignia
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Knapp Forest Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Forest Hills Eastern High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Eastern Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 6775.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Bar Fridge: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Insignia
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 1850000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Site Condo, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es), Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Private Pond
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Faces Rear, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 575.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Phone: 616-433-9090
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 575.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Quarterly
  • Association Info:Association Phone: 6164339090

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: Knapp Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Forest Hills Eastern High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Eastern Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.37
  • Lot Size Area: 3.37
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 146797.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15000.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,336 $657,800 $0 $0
2024 $9,336 $649,800 $0 $0
2023 $13,476 $525,800 $0 $0
2022 $13,053 $483,200 $0 $0
2021 $12,545 $532,800 $0 $0
2020 $8,335 $531,300 $0 $0
2019 $11,382 $507,900 $0 $0
2018 $11,838 $541,400 $0 $0
2017 $11,800 $515,400 $0 $0
2016 $11,382 $505,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $505,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $404,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $273 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $117,000 --
Warranty Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $751,000 New Conventional
Closed $95,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $872,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $968,000 Construction
Closed $105,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25040412

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-15-16-151-004