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. Homes here run in the mid-$400s to low $500s, and the subdivision's modest size means it feels less sprawling than the developments spreading across West Michigan's outer ring.
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
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.