Chamonix
Strong schools draw families here
Median $672K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 8.3/10
What might surprise you about Chamonix is how much land you're getting—53 acres of a planned subdivision where homes typically run around $636K, which means you're not trading square footage for location. The schools feed into Forest Hills Public Schools, and the drive to downtown Grand Rapids or Gerald R. Ford airport both hover around 15 minutes, so you're close enough to the city without feeling like you're in it. A grocery store sits about a mile away, with 36 options within two miles if you're the type to shop around, and restaurants and coffee shops are similarly close by. What really sets this place apart is the breathing room—a 53-acre plat in the Cascade Rd & Burton St Area that manages to feel removed while keeping everything practical within arm's reach.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$672K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Chamonix
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,561/mo
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3 homes sold in Chamonix this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
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 Coffee Company
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Cascade Burton Park
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Chamonix 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 Chamonix home (around $671,790) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $119k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,468 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,468/mo | $119,154 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,144/mo | $137,183 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,370/mo | $143,212 |
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 Chamonix 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
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(14)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Nature First
Restaurant
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Nutriments of Cascade
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
Goldfish Swim School
+14 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 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Chamonix
- What do homes cost in Chamonix?
- The median home value in Chamonix is about $671,790. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chamonix housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Chamonix right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chamonix?
- Chamonix is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Chamonix walkable?
- Chamonix scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.