Subdivision

Cascade Gardens

Quiet lots near top schools

Median $492K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.4/10

🏙️7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️36 mito Lake Michigan

People expect subdivisions to feel generic. Cascade Gardens, tucked into an 11-acre parcel near Burton and Kraft, is the opposite—a collection of modest homes on half-acre lots where you're close enough to grab groceries a mile away or dinner in under two minutes by car, yet far enough from the highway noise to actually breathe. Homes here run around $492K, and the scale feels intentional rather than cramped.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
100

Ada Elementary School

  • Elementary — 2.3 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
🏡Space & Property

25,683 sq ft avg lots

  • 2 homes
💰Home Values

$492K median

  • Assessor estimate
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8.4
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 8 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

10Ada Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 331 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi

Est. Home Value

$492K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

2

Median Lot Size

0.59 ac

0.52 ac – 0.66 ac

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Frequently asked about Cascade Gardens

What do homes cost in Cascade Gardens?
The median home value in Cascade Gardens is about $491,575. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Cascade Gardens?
Cascade Gardens is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
Is Cascade Gardens walkable?
Cascade Gardens scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026