Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $615K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
Sunset hits different out here—the Thornapple River catches the light just right, and the wooded lots feel like you're actually somewhere, not just suburbia with a strip of trees. It's one of those stretches where you can breathe a little, with homes sitting on acreage and river access woven through, all while being just 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and nine minutes from the airport. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and the nearest coffee shop is about two miles away—close enough to feel connected, far enough that you're genuinely in a neighborhood that feels removed. Groceries and restaurants cluster within two miles, and Shaggy Pines Dog Park is a quick 1.3-mile run if you've got a pup. The 453 acres here are mostly residential, with those wooded settings and river views that show up in every listing—this is the kind of place where a one-acre lot on a cul-de-sac isn't the exception.
Why people love it here
$615K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,172/mo
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4 homes sold in Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
Scooter's Coffee
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Cascade Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Patterson/40th (SB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Milestones Child Development Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area 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 Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area home (around $614,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $109k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,087 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,087/mo | $108,992 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,706/mo | $125,484 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,912/mo | $130,999 |
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 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 Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area 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
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Farmer's Fridge
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Jamnbean Coffee Company
Café
Starbucks GRR Post Security atrium
Café
Starbucks
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Goldfish Swim School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Forest Hills School
Kettle Lake School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
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(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area
- What do homes cost in Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area?
- The median home value in Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area is about $614,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area?
- Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area walkable?
- Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Area scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
