Cascade Riverview Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $480K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
What catches people off guard about Cascade Riverview Park is how much genuine neighborhood texture you get without feeling cramped—39 acres of platted lots averaging just under half an acre each, which means room to breathe but not so much land that you're isolated. Homes here run around $493K, and they're within 18 minutes of downtown Grand Rapids, 14 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport. You've got a grocer a 6-minute walk away and 42 restaurants within a mile, so errands don't require a production—there's a coffee shop about 9 minutes out, and Leslie E. Tassell Park is a quick 5-minute walk if you need green space. The subdivision sits in Forest Hills Public Schools territory and anchors the broader Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area, a pocket of West Michigan where suburban ease and actual walkable conveniences manage to coexist.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- The Gathering Place Restaurant: 7 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
$480K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Cascade Riverview Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Patterson/37th (SB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Recent Sale Price
$480K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
62
Median Lot Size
0.45 ac
0.25 ac – 1.1 ac
Crime in Cascade Riverview Park 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 Riverview Park home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 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 Riverview Park 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
Leslie E. Tassell Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
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)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascade Riverview Park
- What do homes cost in Cascade Riverview Park?
- The median home value in Cascade Riverview Park is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade Riverview Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Cascade Riverview Park 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 Riverview Park?
- Cascade Riverview Park is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade Riverview Park walkable?
- Cascade Riverview Park scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.