Laraway Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $580K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and rural character within the Grand Rapids area. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly an acre, residents enjoy substantial privacy and room to breathe while maintaining convenient access to urban amenities. The community's 116-acre footprint creates an atmosphere where neighbors know each other and children have space to explore and play.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Laraway Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail: 11 min walk
Central High School
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$580K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Laraway Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,936/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Nature First
+1 more
Starbucks
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Laraway Lake 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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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 Laraway Lake 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.
🛒 Grocery(12)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Nature First
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
The Pit Stop
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+7 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
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ 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(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Laraway Lake
- What do homes cost in Laraway Lake?
- The median home value in Laraway Lake is about $579,775. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Laraway Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Laraway Lake right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Laraway Lake?
- Laraway Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Laraway Lake walkable?
- Laraway Lake scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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