Apple Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Median $626K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 8.0/10
The lots here run just under half an acre each, which means you get some real land without the overwhelming acreage—room for a garden and breathing space between houses, but not so much that you're spending weekends just mowing. Homes sit in the $530K range, and they're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 20 minutes) that you're not remote, yet the subdivision keeps its own quiet edge within the Country Brook Estates Area. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and when you need groceries or coffee, a dozen shops are within two miles—the nearest restaurant is just 1.2 miles out. Gerald R. Ford Airport is a quick 14 minutes away if travel matters. There's Shaggy Pines Dog Park less than a mile off, which tells you something about what people here care about on a Saturday morning.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$626K median
- Based on 3yr sales
18,883 sq ft avg lots
- 18 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Apple Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,250/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$626K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.36 ac – 0.71 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Quail Ridge Golf Club
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
+1 more
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Apple Hills 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 Apple Hills home (around $626,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $111k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,164 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,164/mo | $111,032 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,794/mo | $127,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,004/mo | $133,450 |
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.
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Apple Hills 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Apple Hills
- What do homes cost in Apple Hills?
- The median home value in Apple Hills is about $626,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Apple Hills?
- Apple Hills is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Apple Hills walkable?
- Apple Hills scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.