Forest Shores Plat
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $719K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.3/10
This is a 19-acre subdivision where lots average 1.22 acres—meaning you get real land, not a postage stamp. They're served by Forest Hills Public Schools, which handles the whole area. You're about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and the same from Gerald R. Ford Airport, so commuting doesn't eat your life. A grocery store sits less than a mile away, with 36 options within two miles if you're particular about where you shop; coffee and a restaurant are roughly the same distance. If boating matters to you, Ada's Grand River Launch is three miles out. The nearest park is a little over a mile, which means you're not exactly rural, but the lot sizes suggest you've got breathing room—the kind of place where a half-acre or more actually feels like something.
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Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$719K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Forest Shores Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,878/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$719K
2 recent sales
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Betsy Fry
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Sticks Lounge
+1 more
Cascade Burton Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Shores Plat 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 Shores Plat home (around $718,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,840 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,840/mo | $129,056 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,570/mo | $148,541 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,816/mo | $155,091 |
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.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Shores Plat 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
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(17)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Nature First
Restaurant
Smoothie King
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Indian Masala
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Forest Hills School
School
Knapp School
Goldfish Swim School
+15 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 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
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Frequently asked about Forest Shores Plat
- What do homes cost in Forest Shores Plat?
- The median home value in Forest Shores Plat is about $718,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Shores Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Shores Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Shores Plat?
- Forest Shores Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Forest Shores Plat walkable?
- Forest Shores Plat scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.