Ashton Ridge Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $961K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
What strikes visitors about Ashton Ridge Estates is how much breathing room you get for the money—38 acres carved into large lots averaging nearly an acre each, which means your neighbors aren't peering through your kitchen window. Homes here run around $1.1M, and you're looking at a 14-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford airport, which matters if travel is part of your routine. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 21 minutes away. The subdivision sits within Country Brook Estates Area and draws students from Forest Hills Public Schools. A grocery store lands roughly 1.3 miles off, with a dozen more within two miles—so you're not isolated despite the wooded feel. Coffee shops and restaurants cluster about a mile to 1.4 miles out, and Shaggy Pines Dog Park sits 1.1 miles down the road if your household has four-legged residents.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
39,426 sq ft avg lots
- 35 homes
$961K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Ashton Ridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,524/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$961K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.74 ac
0.57 ac – 1.5 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
The Gathering Place Restaurant
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
Quiggle Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Ashton Ridge Estates 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 Ashton Ridge Estates home (around $961,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $170k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,392 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,392/mo | $170,450 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,359/mo | $196,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,682/mo | $204,866 |
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 Ashton Ridge Estates 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
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 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
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
School
+3 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(4)
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ashton Ridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Ashton Ridge Estates?
- The median home value in Ashton Ridge Estates is about $961,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ashton Ridge Estates?
- Ashton Ridge Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Ashton Ridge Estates walkable?
- Ashton Ridge Estates scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.