Jonathan Woods Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $975K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
People often picture West Michigan subdivisions as generic sprawl, but Jonathan Woods Estates surprises with something more intentional—36 acres of 0.88-acre lots where homes run around $916K, each with genuine breathing room. The subdivision sits within the Country Brook Estates Area, where groceries, coffee, and restaurants cluster just over a mile away, and twelve grocery stores lie within two miles if you're in the mood to shop around. Schools feed into Forest Hills Public Schools, and the commute to downtown Grand Rapids runs about 21 minutes, with Gerald R. Ford Airport roughly 17 minutes off. Cascade Peace Park is 1.2 miles away for when you want to stretch, and the Ada boat launch on the Grand River sits 2.3 miles out—close enough for weekend plans, far enough that peace actually sticks around.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
38,346 sq ft avg lots
- 35 homes
$975K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Jonathan Woods Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,619/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$975K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.81 ac
0.58 ac – 1.7 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Michael McGraw Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Crime in Jonathan Woods Estates 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 Jonathan Woods Estates home (around $975,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $173k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,485 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,485/mo | $172,933 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,466/mo | $199,100 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,794/mo | $207,850 |
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
~$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 Jonathan Woods Estates 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 Peace Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Quail Ridge Golf Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(28)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+25 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Jonathan Woods Estates
- What do homes cost in Jonathan Woods Estates?
- The median home value in Jonathan Woods Estates is about $975,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jonathan Woods Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Jonathan Woods Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jonathan Woods Estates?
- Jonathan Woods Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Jonathan Woods Estates walkable?
- Jonathan Woods Estates scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.