Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area
Strong schools draw families here
3 homes for sale·Median $525K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
What catches people off guard out here is how walkable it actually feels—grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants are basically on your doorstep, yet the neighborhood itself has a distinctly residential character with ranch homes on wooded lots and level terrain that makes the land feel spacious. The Thornapple River runs through the area, and several homes have private riverfront with serious boating potential. You're in Forest Hills Public Schools, situated within Cascade charter township, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 20 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford airport (roughly 13 minutes) that commuting isn't a headache. The neighborhood includes developments like Forest Ridge Estates and Whispering Brook, where acre-plus lots and newer construction sit alongside older established homes, all tied together by the kind of suburban-but-not-congested feel the area is known for. With a dog park a short walk away and Cascade Township Park even closer, outdoor access is genuinely there without the sense of being out in the rural middle of nowhere.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 21 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Cascade Township Park: 10 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Township Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
+1 more
Cascade Township Park
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Patterson/37th (SB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area 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 Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area home (around $525,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,208 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,197/mo | $111,919 |
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
Municipal / public water
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 Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area 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(11)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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 Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area
- What do homes cost in Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area?
- The median home value in Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area?
- Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area walkable?
- Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
