Grachen Plat No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $463K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 8.4/10
What might surprise you is how close everything feels—you're 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just 16 minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport, yet Grachen Plat No. 2 sits on seven acres with room to breathe. Homes here run around $478K on lots averaging just over a third of an acre, which means you get actual land without feeling isolated. The nearest coffee shop is about a mile and a half away, and there's a grocery store or two within shouting distance, but if you want to take the boat out, Ada's river launch is less than two miles down the road. There are three parks within a mile, including Lions Park just a short walk away, and you're plugged into Forest Hills Public Schools. It's suburban in the right way—close enough to the city to grab dinner or catch a flight, far enough out that you've got space and a little quiet.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$463K median
- Based on 3yr sales
16,113 sq ft avg lots
- 15 homes
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Median home price in Grachen Plat No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,140/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$463K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.36 ac – 0.37 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Cascade Roadhouse
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
+1 more
Lions Park
Lions Park Playground
Laraway Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Grachen Plat No. 2 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 Grachen Plat No. 2 home (around $462,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,076 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,076/mo | $82,033 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,542/mo | $94,445 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,697/mo | $98,596 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 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 Grachen Plat No. 2 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
Lions Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Nature First
Restaurant
Restaurant
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Forest Hills School
School
Goldfish Swim School
+7 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(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grachen Plat No. 2
- What do homes cost in Grachen Plat No. 2?
- The median home value in Grachen Plat No. 2 is about $462,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Grachen Plat No. 2?
- Grachen Plat No. 2 is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Grachen Plat No. 2 walkable?
- Grachen Plat No. 2 scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.