Cascade West
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 8.6/10
Built across 14 acres in the Cascadia Dells area, Cascade West sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about 12 minutes by car—that you don't feel removed from the city, yet far enough out that the subdivision breathes with space and yards. The nearest grocery is a 15-minute walk, and restaurants cluster within a mile (18 within easy reach), so most errands land somewhere between a quick drive and a pleasant walk. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and if you want coffee or a longer outing, Hidden Lake sits just over a mile away, with Forest Hills Park a manageable walk for weekend afternoons. The subdivision's modest size means it feels less sprawling than the developments spreading across West Michigan's outer ring.
Be first when a home lists in Cascade West
New listings and price drops in Cascade West, emailed the moment they hit the market. No account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 10 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min bike
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Zoup! Eatery
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Bonefish Grill
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
Hidden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Crime in Cascade West 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 →Parcels / Units
3
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,525 – $1,925 · estimated range
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · 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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cascade West 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Johnny's Markets
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Martin School
Collins School
Lincoln School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co.
Local real estate specialists
Questions about Cascade West? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Frequently asked about Cascade West
- What schools serve Cascade West?
- Cascade West is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cascade West walkable?
- Cascade West scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.