Burton Pointe
Strong schools draw families here
Median $458K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.5/10
...—it's a quiet twenty-acre subdivision where homes sit at the end of cul-de-sacs, backed by mature trees and views toward Watermark Golf Course. The lots average around a quarter acre, giving you real space without sprawl. You're tucked into Forest Hills Public Schools territory, which means proximity matters when it comes to school commutes. Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly ten and a half minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about sixteen minutes south, so you're close enough to everything without feeling like everything is close. A grocery store is about a seven-minute walk, and there's a coffee shop roughly eleven minutes on foot if you're inclined to wander that way—though honestly, most residents here seem to drive the short hops to any of the forty-eight grocery stores or one hundred thirty-two restaurants scattered within two miles.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$458K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 3 min walk
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 3 min walk
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Median home price in Burton Pointe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,106/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$458K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
49
Complex Size
20.5 ac
49 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.9 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
Meijer
Firehouse Subs
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Burton Pointe 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 Burton Pointe home (around $457,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,043 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,043/mo | $81,146 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,503/mo | $93,424 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,657/mo | $97,530 |
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 Burton Pointe 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(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
The Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Ihop
Restaurant
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
Martin School
+23 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
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
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Burton Pointe
- What do homes cost in Burton Pointe?
- The median home value in Burton Pointe is about $457,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Burton Pointe?
- Burton Pointe is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Burton Pointe walkable?
- Burton Pointe scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.