36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area
Strong schools draw families here
10 homes for sale·Median $368K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 8.6/10
You're moving through a stretch where suburban convenience meets genuine breathing room—grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops practically at your doorstep, yet the feel stays grounded and spacious. The area draws on what surrounds it: Forest Hills Public Schools anchors family life here, and contemporary homes in brick and wood siding line the streets with clean, understated character. A short drive gets you to Gerald R. Ford airport in just over 13 minutes, or downtown Grand Rapids in under 18, which matters if you're splitting time between both worlds. There's real density of places to eat and shop—168 restaurants and 30 grocers within a couple miles—but it doesn't feel cramped; the neighborhood spreads across 518 acres, and Leslie E. Tassell Park sits about a mile away when you need open air and trails. What really catches you, though, is how close you are to the Thornapple River corridor and the rural edges of Cascade charter township—you get suburban access without losing that sense of land.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$368K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min bike
- 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,498/mo
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17 homes sold in 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Leslie E. Tassell Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
+1 more
Taco Bell
+1 more
Clean Eatz
Sundance Grill
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Patterson/37th (SB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area home (around $368,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,448 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,448/mo | $65,271 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,818/mo | $75,148 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,942/mo | $78,450 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$69K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$500K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(19)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Euro Bistro
Restaurant
Leo's Coney Island
Restaurant
Emonae Korean Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area is about $368,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area?
- 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area walkable?
- 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
