Cascade Acres
Strong schools draw families here
Median $580K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
Cascade Acres spreads across 54 acres along Cascade Road and Burton Street, a deliberately laid-out residential subdivision where homes typically run in the $300K–$400K range. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 20 minutes south, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly 18 minutes away—close enough to matter without the overhead of being too near. Three parks dot the immediate area, with Lions Park reachable on foot in about 14 minutes, and you've got 24 grocery stores within a two-mile radius, so daily errands don't require much of a drive. The nearest restaurant and coffee shop are each a little over a mile out, making casual dining and morning runs genuinely convenient. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the subdivision, and the location within the Cascade Road and Burton Street area keeps you in a straightforward, well-connected corner of the county.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$580K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cascade Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,937/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
+1 more
Ada Garage Bar & Grill
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cascade Acres 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 Cascade Acres home (around $580,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $103k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,858 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,858/mo | $102,873 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,441/mo | $118,439 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,637/mo | $123,644 |
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 Cascade Acres 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
Lions Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Nature First
Restaurant
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Restaurant
Ada Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
School
Forest Hills School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascade Acres
- What do homes cost in Cascade Acres?
- The median home value in Cascade Acres is about $580,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cascade Acres?
- Cascade Acres is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade Acres walkable?
- Cascade Acres scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.