Apple Hills No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $585K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 8.0/10
Apple Hills No. 2 is a 25-acre subdivision with half-acre lots and homes averaging around $544K—the kind of place where you've got room to breathe without losing access to what matters. It's part of the Country Brook Estates Area, which puts you about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, so you're close enough to the city without living in it. Schools fall under Forest Hills Public Schools. You're about a mile from restaurants and grocery stores, with a dozen shops within two miles, plus Shaggy Pines Dog Park sits just under a mile away if you've got a dog that needs to run. It's a straightforward suburban setup—solid lot sizes, reasonable drives, and amenities that don't require much hunting.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$585K median
- Based on 3yr sales
20,565 sq ft avg lots
- 44 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Apple Hills No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,971/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$585K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
44
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.33 ac – 1.2 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 No. 2 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 No. 2 home (around $585,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $104k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,891 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,891/mo | $103,760 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,480/mo | $119,460 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,677/mo | $124,710 |
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 No. 2 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(21)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
+18 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
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 No. 2
- What do homes cost in Apple Hills No. 2?
- The median home value in Apple Hills No. 2 is about $585,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Apple Hills No. 2 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Apple Hills No. 2 right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Apple Hills No. 2?
- Apple Hills No. 2 is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Apple Hills No. 2 walkable?
- Apple Hills No. 2 scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.