Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $562K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 8.0/10
What might surprise you is how much breathing room you get out here—650 acres of land that manages to feel removed despite being minutes from the airport and expressway access. Lots run to an acre or more, with wooded settings and the kind of space that lets you actually see sky, and recent sales show homes with fresh updates sitting on acreage with flat parcels ideal for adding on or splitting later. You're in Forest Hills Public Schools territory, and the rural character holds: fruit trees, decks wrapped around forest views, enough land to garden seriously. Coffee and groceries are a short drive—about two miles to either—and downtown Grand Rapids is under 25 minutes if you need it, but the real draw is what you don't have to leave for: Shaggy Pines Dog Park sits just over a mile away, and if you're into water access, Campau Lake Launch is about three miles out. Gerald R. Ford Airport is right there at just over 14 minutes, which matters if you fly regularly—and the township itself has enough coffee shops and parks built in that suburban convenience doesn't mean giving up that rural feel.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 5.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$562K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,812/mo
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4 homes sold in Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
Quail Ridge Golf Club
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
+1 more
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
+1 more
Quiggle Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy 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 & I-96 Fwy Area home (around $561,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $100k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,735 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,735/mo | $99,592 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,300/mo | $114,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,489/mo | $119,700 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 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 Rd & I-96 Fwy 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
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
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Bike Path
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(4)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area is about $561,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area?
- Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area walkable?
- Cascade Rd & I-96 Fwy Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
