Cascade Gardens
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $492K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.4/10
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
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
25,683 sq ft avg lots
- 2 homes
$492K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Cascade Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,337/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$492K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
2
Median Lot Size
0.59 ac
0.52 ac – 0.66 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Betsy Fry
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Forest Hills 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
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
+1 more
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cascade Gardens 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Gardens 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
Northeast Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(18)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
Knapp School
Martin School
Forest Hills School
+24 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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.