Cascade Hills East Condominium
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $635K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 8.6/10
Most days here don't involve fighting traffic to get anywhere—downtown Grand Rapids is about 12 minutes away, and the airport even closer if you need it—but the real difference is that when you pull into Cascade Hills East, you're pulling into something that feels genuinely removed despite being in the middle of things. The condos sit on nearly 3 acres each on average, ranch-style units with the kind of primary suites and high-end finishes that suggest someone thought hard about how people actually live, and the wooded lots mean your patio doesn't face another patio. These homes rarely hit the market, which tells you something about whether people stay. Homes here run around $498K, and if you're looking at the recent sales, you'll see units crossing $700K—the kind of pricing that reflects the scarcity more than anything else.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 2.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.5 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min bike
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 10 min bike
$635K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Cascade Hills East Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,313/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.5 mi
Recent Sale Price
$635K
1 recent sale
Units
67
Complex Size
8.1 ac
67 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Zoup! Eatery
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Bonefish Grill
Forest Hills Park
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cascade Hills East Condominium 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 Hills East Condominium home (around $635,375) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $113k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,226 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,226/mo | $112,695 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,866/mo | $129,747 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,079/mo | $135,449 |
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 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 Cascade Hills East Condominium 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Johnny's Markets
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascade Hills East Condominium
- What do homes cost in Cascade Hills East Condominium?
- The median home value in Cascade Hills East Condominium is about $635,375. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade Hills East Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cascade Hills East Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascade Hills East Condominium?
- Cascade Hills East Condominium is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade Hills East Condominium walkable?
- Cascade Hills East Condominium scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.