Highgrove
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.3M·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.3/10
Highgrove sits on 80 acres of land in the Country Brook Estates Area, and what really sticks with you about this place is how much breathing room you actually get—condo living without feeling boxed in. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 22-minute drive gets you there, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is just under 20 minutes away, so commuting isn't a thing you have to think about. There are a dozen grocery stores within a couple miles, along with restaurants and coffee shops a short drive over, but the real draw is what's immediately around you: Michael McGraw Park is a 9-minute walk, and there are two parks within a mile, which means you're not choosing between community amenities and actual space. Homes here run in the mid-to-upper $300s, and you're tied into Forest Hills Public Schools, which matters if schools are on your radar. The boat launch at Ada on the Grand River is about 1.7 miles out if you're into that. It's the kind of place where you get the convenience of being near everything without the everything actually being on top of you—80 acres means there's room to think, and that's what you remember when you're sitting on your patio on a Saturday afternoon.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.3M median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Highgrove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,486/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
RIX
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
+1 more
Michael McGraw Park
Ada Township Park Playground
Quiggle Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Crime in Highgrove 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 Highgrove home (around $1,250,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $222k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $8,314 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $8,314/mo | $221,709 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,572/mo | $255,256 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,993/mo | $266,474 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$188K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$450K
Per listing
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 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 · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Highgrove 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
Michael McGraw Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Papa K's Pizza
Restaurant
Quail Ridge Golf Club
Restaurant
Luna of Ada
Restaurant
Myrth
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
School
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Highgrove
- What do homes cost in Highgrove?
- The median home value in Highgrove is about $1,250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Highgrove housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Highgrove right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Highgrove?
- Highgrove is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Highgrove walkable?
- Highgrove scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.