Arbor Shores
Strong schools draw families here
Median $605K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
You're looking at a fifteen-acre subdivision where the morning coffee run doesn't require wheels—the nearest shop is a seven-minute walk, and a grocery store is even closer at four minutes on foot. Homes here run around $641K, and the lots average just over a third of an acre, so you've got enough breathing room without the sprawl. With a hundred and thirty-two restaurants within a mile and thirty grocery stores within two miles, you're genuinely in the thick of things. It's the kind of setup where errands double as reasons to step outside, and you're never far from what you need.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$605K median
- 1 recent sale
17,873 sq ft avg lots
- 30 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Arbor Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,107/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$605K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.34 ac – 0.70 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Clean Juice
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Arbor Shores 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 Arbor Shores home (around $605,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $107k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,024 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,024/mo | $107,307 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,633/mo | $123,544 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,837/mo | $128,974 |
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
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Arbor Shores 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
Cascade Burton Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(18)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Smoothie King
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Indian Masala
Restaurant
Clean Juice
Restaurant
28th Street Bistro
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Sundance Grill
Bar
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
School
Knapp School
+17 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 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
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Arbor Shores
- What do homes cost in Arbor Shores?
- The median home value in Arbor Shores is about $605,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Arbor Shores housing market?
- no homes are listed in Arbor Shores right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Arbor Shores?
- Arbor Shores is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Arbor Shores walkable?
- Arbor Shores scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.