John Rice
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
(616) 326-3376
128 Total Sales
17 in Forest Hills
$468K - $1.4M Price Range
8680 Bennett St SE Ada, MI 49301
Forest Hills AreaEstimated Value: $623,669
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,457
Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 3.22 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Knapp Forest Elementary School Rated A
- Hilly Lot
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of August 2025This sprawling ranch sits on 3 secluded acres just minutes from Downtown Ada. Enjoy the benefits of this private drive without the restrictions of an HOA. Affectionately referred to by friends as, ''The Tree House,'' the back deck stretches the length of the house so you can enjoy sunsets overlooking the quiet forest below. A retaining wall creates a large, flat yard for playing and is decorated with mature perennials. Enter through the functional mudroom and experience main floor living with 3 sizable bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an abundance of living space. The walkout basement has two additional bedrooms, laundry, cold cellar, storage room, wet bar, and finished rec space. Pride of ownership shines through recent updates: septic/drain field, roof (2025), and driveway resurfacing. Open House Saturday, July 12th 11am-1pm
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Rogers Neighborhood Realty License #6501439200 Listed on: 06/05/2025
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,627
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 3.22 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a private road
- Cul-De-Sac
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Hilly Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned RP-1, RP-1
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Recreation Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
- 2 Bedrooms in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Forest Hills Eastern High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Well
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- Septic System
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Connected
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amanda Hernandez
Rogers Neighborhood Realty
Buyer's Agent
Justin Blevins
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.8%
Views
204
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$535,500
Outstanding Balance
$530,303
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,366
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 1, 2016
Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael VanderWoude
Edison Brokers & Co LLC
Buyer's Agent
Emily Verwys
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$259,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,900
-7.47%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.37%
Original Mortgage
$233,100
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 21, 2012
Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Aaron Metaj
Sterling Realty Services Inc.-I
Buyer's Agent
Inajean Griffin
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.88%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.74%
Original Mortgage
$155,500
Interest Rate
3.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 23, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Ada, MI
-
John Rice
-
Tina Drum
Tina Drum
616 Realty LLC
(231) 707-8078
94 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$275K - $550K Price Range
-
Melisa Utz
Melisa Utz
Bellabay Realty LLC
(616) 965-2238
192 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$635K - $1.4M Price Range
-
Jennifer McNamara
Jennifer McNamara
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(616) 816-4033
91 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$300,000 Price
-
Susan Besteman
Susan Besteman
Besteman Properties Group Inc.
(269) 397-4028
156 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$229,000 Price Range
-
Mike Yablonsky
Mike Yablonsky
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
(616) 552-4778
34 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$925,000 Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $595,000 | Sun Title | ||
| $259,000 | Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc | ||
| $165,000 | Parks Title | ||
| $144,000 | None Available | ||
| -- | Metropolitan Title Co | ||
| $170,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $535,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $261,300 | ||
| Previous Owner | $233,100 | ||
| Previous Owner | $155,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $193,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | Sold | $595,000 | 0.0% | $172 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Price Changed | $595,000 | -2.5% | $172 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | Price Changed | $610,000 | -1.6% | $176 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Price Changed | $620,000 | -0.8% | $179 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | For Sale | $625,000 | +141.3% | $181 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/22/2016 04/22/16 | Sold | $259,000 | -7.5% | $75 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/07/2016 03/07/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/01/2016 03/01/16 | For Sale | $279,900 | +69.6% | $81 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/11/2013 01/11/13 | Sold | $165,000 | -2.9% | $79 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/29/2012 11/29/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/21/2012 11/21/12 | For Sale | $169,900 | -- | $81 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 | $3,106 | $246,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $30 | $241,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $4,371 | $193,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $4,233 | $164,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,069 | $151,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,703 | $134,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,361 | $125,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,839 | $126,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,827 | $125,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,361 | $111,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $111,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Amanda Hernandez
Seller's Agent in 2025
Amanda Hernandez
Rogers Neighborhood Realty
(616) 644-0784
16 Total Sales
-
Justin Blevins
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Justin Blevins
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 283-7811
126 Total Sales
-
Michael VanderWoude
Seller's Agent in 2016
Michael VanderWoude
Edison Brokers & Co LLC
(616) 914-1556
43 Total Sales
-
Emily Verwys
E
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Emily Verwys
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
(616) 730-2224
15 Total Sales
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2013
Aaron Metaj
Sterling Realty Services Inc.-I
-
I
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Inajean Griffin
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 25026070
APN: 41-15-35-400-076
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.
Nearby Homes
- 8300 Grand River Dr SE
- 1175 Dogwood Meadows Dr SE Unit 87
- 1605 Sterling Oaks Ct SE
- 974 Dogwood Meadows Dr SE Unit 41
- 926 Dogwood Meadows Dr SE Unit 45
- 8945 Vergennes St SE
- 8181 Vergennes St SE
- 1224 Bridle Ct SE
- 8965 Vergennes St SE
- 7494 Bridle Path Ct SE Unit 3
- 7261 Driftwood Dr SE
- 1843 Timber Trail Dr SE
- 7721 Sun Quest Ridge Dr NE
- 7232 Thornapple River Dr SE
- 7284 Grachen Dr SE
- 7259 Bradfield St SE
- V/L New Bailey Dr NE
- 7187 Bronson St SE
- 7428 Biscayne Way SE
- 7670 Wood Violet Ct SE
- 8730 Bennett St SE
- 8700 Bennett St SE
- 8720 Bennett St SE
- 8766 Bennett St SE
- 8650 Bennett St SE
- 8756 Bennett St SE
- 8611 Fulton St E
- 8590 Bennett St SE
- 8665 Bennett St SE
- 8623 Fulton St E
- 8729 Bennett St SE
- 8611 Bennett St SE
- 8794 Bennett St SE
- 8527 Fulton St E
- 8808 Bennett St SE
- 8643 Fulton St E
- 8515 Fulton St E
- 8615 Bennett St SE
- 8797 Bennett St SE
- 8802 Bennett St SE
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.