Forest Ridge Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $540K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
Spread across 120 acres in the Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area, Forest Ridge Estates sits far enough out that you get real land and breathing room, yet close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about 19 minutes—that you're not abandoning convenience. A dozen restaurants cluster within a mile, a grocery store sits right down the road, and Gerald R. Ford airport is 12 minutes away when you need it. Homes here run around $628K. Kids feed into Forest Hills Public Schools. Cascade Township Park is a short walk if you want to stretch your legs. The subdivision reads as the kind of place where you get space without isolation—property that feels rural-adjacent but doesn't require a supply run to feel at home.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$540K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Cascade Township Park: 10 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Forest Ridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,666/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Township Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
+1 more
Cascade Township Park
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Patterson/37th (SB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Milestones Child Development Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Ridge Estates 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 Ridge Estates home (around $540,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $96k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,592 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,592/mo | $95,778 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,135/mo | $110,271 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,317/mo | $115,117 |
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 Ridge Estates 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(12)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+9 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)
Jamnbean Coffee Company
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+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(5)
+2 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 Forest Ridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Forest Ridge Estates?
- The median home value in Forest Ridge Estates is about $540,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Ridge Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Ridge Estates 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 Ridge Estates?
- Forest Ridge Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Forest Ridge Estates walkable?
- Forest Ridge Estates scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.