Forest Creek
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $730K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
So you're looking at a 22-acre platted subdivision where lots run about three-quarters of an acre each—that's the kind of space where you actually have room to breathe without feeling like you're out in the sticks. Homes here run around $840K, and the whole place is zoned for Forest Hills Public Schools. You're roughly 14 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport and 21 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can actually get somewhere without losing your mind in traffic. Cascade Township Park is a 12-minute walk if you want to move around without the car, and there's a dog park about the same distance away—handy if you've got the kind of pet that makes decisions for you at 6 a.m. Groceries are close enough that running out for milk doesn't require a full expedition, with 18 stores within two miles, plus restaurants and coffee shops scattered around the mile-and-a-half radius.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
32,160 sq ft avg lots
- 23 homes
$730K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Forest Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,956/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$730K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
23
Median Lot Size
0.70 ac
0.57 ac – 1.00 ac
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
Scooter's Coffee
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
+1 more
Cascade Township Park
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
Ada Township Trails
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Creek 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 Forest Creek home (around $730,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,855 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,855/mo | $129,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,590/mo | $149,070 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,836/mo | $155,621 |
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
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 Forest Creek 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 Township Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
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 Forest Creek
- What do homes cost in Forest Creek?
- The median home value in Forest Creek is about $730,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Creek housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Creek right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Creek?
- Forest Creek is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Forest Creek walkable?
- Forest Creek scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.