Cascade Rd & Burton St Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $845,000.
12 homes for sale·Median $845K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.5/10
Driving through this stretch, you're in a spacious suburban setting where 1.65-acre lots give homes real breathing room—think Craftsman cottages from the 1920s sitting alongside modern custom builds, all set back from tree-lined roads. The Thornapple River winds through the area and defines much of the character, with riverside properties offering private access and park-like backyards that feel a world away from the bustle. Coffee shops, grocers, and restaurants cluster within steps, so daily errands don't require much of a drive, yet you've still got that rural feel the township is known for. Forest Hills Public Schools serve the area, and you're roughly 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and about 17 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids—close enough for work or a night out, but far enough that you're not living in the approach path. Over 75 restaurants and two parks within a mile make it easy to stay local, and the Ada boat launch sits just a couple of miles away for anyone who wants river access.
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Why people love it here
1.7 acre avg lots
- 34 homes
Central High School
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$845K median
- 29 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,737/mo
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29 homes sold in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$845K
29 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,625 – $2,050 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Nature First
+1 more
Starbucks
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Unnamed 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
28th/Acquest (WB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area 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 Rd & Burton St Area home (around $845,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $152k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,692 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,692/mo | $151,778 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,551/mo | $174,694 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,840/mo | $182,396 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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 Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Cascade Rd & Burton St Area 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
Cascade Burton Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Nature First
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
The Pit Stop
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Forest Hills School
School
Goldfish Swim School
Knapp School
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
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
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Living in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area: the details
Is Cascade Rd & Burton St Area a good place to live?
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $845,000.
What does it cost to live in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area?
The typical home in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area goes for around $845,000. There are 12 homes for sale here right now and 29 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Cascade Rd & Burton St Area
- What do homes cost in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area?
- The median home value in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area is about $845,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade Rd & Burton St Area housing market?
- there are 12 homes for sale in Cascade Rd & Burton St Area right now, and 29 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascade Rd & Burton St Area?
- Cascade Rd & Burton St Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade Rd & Burton St Area walkable?
- Cascade Rd & Burton St Area scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
