Cascade School-Brook Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $363K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
Kraft Avenue runs right through this 34-acre subdivision, lined with homes on lots averaging just under three-quarters of an acre—plenty of breathing room without feeling remote. You're minutes from a coffee shop and grocery, with over 50 restaurants within a mile, so the car stays parked more often than you'd expect for this part of town. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and if you need the airport or downtown Grand Rapids, you're looking at about 13 and 17 minutes respectively. Homes here run around $337K, and there's an unnamed park a short walk away, with three parks total within reach. It's the kind of place where you get real land—genuinely green—without sacrificing proximity to what you actually use.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
29,499 sq ft avg lots
- 45 homes
$363K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cascade School-Brook Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,464/mo
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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
$363K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.67 ac
0.23 ac – 1.2 ac
Walkability
Fair
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
Leslie E. Tassell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cascade School-Brook Plat 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 School-Brook Plat home (around $363,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,414 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,414/mo | $64,384 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,780/mo | $74,126 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,902/mo | $77,384 |
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
~$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 · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Cascade School-Brook Plat 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Nature First
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
The Pit Stop
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Jamnbean Coffee Company
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cascade Rd & Burton St 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)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascade School-Brook Plat
- What do homes cost in Cascade School-Brook Plat?
- The median home value in Cascade School-Brook Plat is about $363,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade School-Brook Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cascade School-Brook Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascade School-Brook Plat?
- Cascade School-Brook Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade School-Brook Plat walkable?
- Cascade School-Brook Plat scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.