Golf Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $216K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 8.5/10
The parking lot here sits quiet most mornings, the kind of place where you can actually hear the birds between the hum of the occasional car pulling into a driveway. This condo community spreads across Cascade charter township, where the rhythm of daily life moves at a steady suburban pace—close enough to Grand Rapids that a 10-minute drive gets you into the thick of things, but far enough removed that you're not living in its shadow. A grocery store is about a 9-minute walk away, a coffee shop roughly 7 minutes on foot, and restaurants sit even closer at 6 minutes, so the essentials are genuinely within reach without needing the car for every errand. The condo layout here keeps things straightforward: attached homes with modest maintenance expectations, the kind of setup that appeals to people who want ownership without spending weekends on yard work. The township itself has deep roots—its original 1898 hall now operates as a local historical museum—and the area draws folks who value access to both suburban breathing room and the amenities of a larger region. The Thornapple River cuts through the landscape as a defining geographic feature, and nearby parks and trails give the neighborhood a grounded sense of place. What you're getting is honest suburban living with walkable access to necessities and the option to head into town whenever you want.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$216K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Golf Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,463/mo
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Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
+1 more
Freddy's
Clean Eatz
Sundance Grill
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
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
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Golf Ridge 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 Golf Ridge home (around $215,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,453 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,453/mo | $38,738 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,672/mo | $44,586 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,746/mo | $46,553 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,392 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 Golf Ridge 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.
Nearest Park
Leslie E. Tassell Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(19)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
The Euro Bistro
Restaurant
Leo's Coney Island
Restaurant
28th Street Bistro
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Golf Ridge
- What do homes cost in Golf Ridge?
- The median home value in Golf Ridge is about $215,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Golf Ridge housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Golf Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Golf Ridge?
- Golf Ridge is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Golf Ridge walkable?
- Golf Ridge scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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