Cascade Terrace
Strong schools draw families here
Median $488K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 8.4/10
Thornapple River runs along the eastern edge here, a steady presence that keeps the 162 acres from feeling landlocked—and homes hover around $489K, which means you're getting river proximity without the premium markup you'd pay elsewhere. The subdivision itself spreads across half-acre lots in the traditional style, the kind of place where a grocery is a five-minute walk and you can grab coffee in eight, with forty-two restaurants within a mile if you'd rather not cook. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about nineteen minutes away, and the airport is even closer at just under fifteen, which matters if you travel frequently. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and Leslie E. Tassell Park is a ten-minute walk for when the river views aren't enough. It's part of the Country Brook Estates Area—nothing flashy, nothing pretentious, just solid subdivision living with actual walkable access to what you need.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$488K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- 0 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Cascade Terrace
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,310/mo
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14 homes sold in Cascade Terrace this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$488K
14 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
233
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
2657 sq ft – 3.8 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
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cascade Terrace 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 Terrace home (around $487,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,243 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,243/mo | $86,467 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,733/mo | $99,550 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,897/mo | $103,925 |
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
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Cascade Terrace 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 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(9)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+4 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)
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cascade Terrace
- What do homes cost in Cascade Terrace?
- The median home value in Cascade Terrace is about $487,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cascade Terrace housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Cascade Terrace right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cascade Terrace?
- Cascade Terrace is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade Terrace walkable?
- Cascade Terrace scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.