Cascade
Walkable with great nature access
Median $488K·Walkability 8.6/10·Schools 8.5/10
The Thornapple River cuts through this area like a generous line drawn between two worlds—east and west—and if you end up here, you'll understand why people stake claims on both sides of it. Spacious lots, mature trees, and homes that don't apologize for their square footage are the baseline. The area sits about 15 minutes southeast of downtown, close enough to the city's pull but far enough that you're living on land, not in its shadow.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Central High School
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Leslie E. Tassell Park: 3 min walk
- Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail: 9 min walk
$488K median
- 157 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cascade
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,310/mo
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157 homes sold in Cascade this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Nearest Park
Leslie E. Tassell Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Cascade
- What do homes cost in Cascade?
- The median home value in Cascade is about $487,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade housing market?
- there are 40 homes for sale in Cascade right now, and 157 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascade?
- Cascade is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade walkable?
- Cascade scores 8.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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