Caravelle Village
Strong schools draw families here
Median $370K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 8.5/10
Kraft Avenue cuts through here quietly, lined with modest ranch and colonial homes on quarter-acre lots, the kind of 1960s subdivision where the trees have finally grown in and nothing screams for your attention. It's 56 acres of straightforward living—homes run around $360K—with a grocery store practically at your doorstep and a restaurant a two-minute walk away if you can't be bothered to cook. The Forest Hills Public Schools territory, and you're eighteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need it, though most days you probably won't. Cascade Burton Park sits just under a mile away, and there are a couple other green spaces nearby. What makes it work is the lack of fuss: no pretense, decent bones, established enough that you're not watching contractors all summer, but accessible enough that a hundred restaurants and thirty grocers sit within reasonable distance. It's the kind of place you end up choosing because it actually works, not because it's supposed to.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$370K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 13 min walk
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Caravelle Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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5 homes sold in Caravelle Village this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Nabila's Sugar Shack
+1 more
Starbucks
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Caravelle Village 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 Caravelle Village home (around $370,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 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 Caravelle Village 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(14)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Nutriments of Cascade
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Shepards Grill & Tavern
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+10 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
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Caravelle Village
- What do homes cost in Caravelle Village?
- The median home value in Caravelle Village is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Caravelle Village housing market?
- no homes are listed in Caravelle Village right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Caravelle Village?
- Caravelle Village is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Caravelle Village walkable?
- Caravelle Village scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.