G.S. Richardsons Plat — satellite view
Subdivision8.2 acres

G.S. Richardsons Plat

Walkable near top schools

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️38 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
79

Very walkable

  • Cascade Roadhouse: 3 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
86

Top-rated schools

  • Forest Hills Public Schools
  • 7 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 10/10
💰Home Values

$563K median

  • 1 sales in past year

This 8-acre area along the Thornapple River offers a unique blend of waterfront tranquility and urban convenience. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.32 acres, residents enjoy spacious properties that often feature stunning river views and custom-built homes. The location strikes an impressive balance—you're just meters from restaurants and grocery stores, yet positioned to appreciate natural beauty from your windows.

The walkability score of 7.9 reflects easy access to daily errands, with seven restaurants within walking distance and excellent grocery access. Families benefit from top-rated Forest Hills Public Schools, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby Leslie E. Tassell Park and take advantage of two boat launches within five miles. This area works exceptionally well for those seeking luxury river living without sacrificing convenience, particularly families who value both excellent education and peaceful natural settings.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Nearby Schools

8.6
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 7 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi
8Thornapple Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 395 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

7.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
9.2
🍽️Dining
7.4
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Harvest Health Foods

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
D&W Fresh Market
14 minwalk
Walmart Supercenter
11 minbike
Meijer
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Cascade Roadhouse

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
The Gathering Place Restaurant
3 minwalk
The Pit Stop
13 minwalk
Culver's
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Starbucks

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Leslie E. Tassell Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Cascade Township Park
8 mindrive
Lions Park
5 mindrive
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
7 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Lions Park Playground

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
Lions Park Playground
5 mindrive
Ada Township Park Playground
7 mindrive
Ada Township Park Playground
7 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Ada Township Trails

8 mindrive
Ada Township Trails
8 mindrive
Ada Township Trails
9 mindrive
Ada Township Trails
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park

7 mindrive
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
9 mindrive
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
8 mindrive
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
7 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail

10 minwalk· 4 min bike
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
12 minwalk
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
13 minwalk
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
14 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Ada - Grand River Launch

11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Watermark Country Club

7 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Cacade Township Branch

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 5 min drive
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
7 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$1.4M

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

13

Median Lot Size

0.32 ac

0.23 ac – 1.8 ac

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026