Architectural Gem in Ada, Michigan

By: Diane Tuman, Content Manager | May 7, 2008 |

While poking around the cool Quarterly Home Value Report heat map and drilling in closer to the trends in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an interesting-looking home popped up in the little snapshot for Ada, MI (screenshot, above). It is the most popular home in Ada and come to find out, it’s for sale for $1.5 million. Yes, the Zindex for Ada is $249,000, but this house is somewhat special since the architect is Dirk Lohan, who is the grandson of the late Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, considered a pioneer of modern architecture.

According to the listing by the Keller Williams Novosad Team, “This home is probably the best example of international design in West Michigan and is priced hundreds of thousands less than the cost of duplication. The exterior is a simple 42 foot geometric solid while the interior offers a contiguous flow of space over four floors. The magnificent home is settled on 30 acres of beautifully wooded land with 5 of those acres being manicured lawn. Multiple decks. Floor to ceiling glass walls in every room offer a stunning view of the property as does the rooftop deck on the fourth floor.”

It is a gorgeous piece of property and quite a nice acquisition for anyone who wants a home designed by a person from renowned architectural lineage. Plus, home values in Ada have dropped “only” O.3%. Sounds like Ada will have lots of upside once this market stabilizes.