Country Brook Estates Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Country Brook Estates Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 11 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $684,000.
13 homes for sale·Median $684K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 8.0/10
When you drive through, the landscape opens up—wooded lots breathing space between homes, the Thornapple River threading its way through, catching light where the trees break. Traditional homes sit comfortably on acreage, wood siding catching the seasons, no cramped feeling here. Cascade Peace Park is close enough for an easy outing, and the everyday stuff—coffee, groceries, a dozen restaurants—sits within a few minutes' walk or drive. Downtown Grand Rapids lands about twenty minutes north; Gerald R. Ford International Airport fifteen minutes east, which means you're connected without the noise sitting on your doorstep.
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Why people love it here
1.5 acre avg lots
- 7 homes
Central High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$684K median
- 59 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Country Brook Estates Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,644/mo
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59 homes sold in Country Brook Estates Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$684K
59 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cascade Peace Park
0.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,925/mo
$1,750 – $2,075 · estimated range
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
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Country Brook Estates 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 Country Brook Estates Area home (around $684,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $123k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,607 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,607/mo | $122,860 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,303/mo | $141,409 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,537/mo | $147,644 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$181K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$400K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Country Brook Estates Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Country Brook Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Peace Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Quail Ridge Golf Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 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(8)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+5 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in Country Brook Estates Area: the details
Is Country Brook Estates Area a good place to live?
Country Brook Estates Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $684,000.
What does it cost to live in Country Brook Estates Area?
Homes in Country Brook Estates Area sell for a median of about $684,000. There are 13 homes for sale here right now and 59 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Country Brook Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Country Brook Estates Area?
- The median home value in Country Brook Estates Area is about $684,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Country Brook Estates Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Country Brook Estates Area right now, and 59 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Country Brook Estates Area?
- Country Brook Estates Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Country Brook Estates Area walkable?
- Country Brook Estates Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
