Cascada Point Area
Great schools with outdoor access
2 homes for sale·Median $590K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.7/10
Most people assume the Golden Triangle is about proximity to downtown—and sure, that ten-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids is real. What actually defines this neighborhood is the reverse: East Grand Rapids schools paired with lower township taxes, a formula that's turned these 116 acres into a magnet for homes that blend serious renovation with genuine craftsmanship. Colonial Revivals sit next to updated ranch homes and Craftsman-style properties, all of them showing the marks of thoughtful expansion—new mudrooms, professional kitchens, four-season rooms added with intention. You're walking into properties where arched doorways and artisan plaster work coexist with modern quartz counters and high-end appliances. The neighborhood anchors itself against Reeds Lake, just under a mile away, and feeds into Cascade Community Association Park, which borders the area directly.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.6 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Cascade Community Association Park: 2 min walk
- Church Lake: 7 min walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$590K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cascada Point Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,005/mo
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7 homes sold in Cascada Point Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Community Association Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Rose's
MIX
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Cascade Community Association Park
Unnamed playground
Church Lake
Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lakeside/Fulton (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
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KDL - East Grand Rapids
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daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Cascada Point Area 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 Cascada Point Area home (around $589,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $105k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,924 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,924/mo | $104,629 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,517/mo | $120,461 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,716/mo | $125,755 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cascada Point Area 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(29)
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🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Molly's Cafe & Deli
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(15)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(10)
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⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascada Point Area
- What do homes cost in Cascada Point Area?
- The median home value in Cascada Point Area is about $589,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascada Point Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Cascada Point Area right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascada Point Area?
- Cascada Point Area is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Cascada Point Area walkable?
- Cascada Point Area scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
