Oak Brook Valley
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $742K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 8.4/10
Oak Brook Valley spreads across 19 acres of generously sized lots—each averaging nearly an acre—giving homes here real breathing room without feeling remote. You're within a 5-minute walk of a coffee shop, and a quick stroll lands you at a grocery store or restaurant, with 42 dining spots within a mile. Cascade Burton Park is an 8-minute walk away if you want to stretch your legs. Homes run around $742K, and you're served by Forest Hills Public Schools. The location hits that practical sweet spot: downtown Grand Rapids is under 20 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport is just 14 minutes off if travel matters to you. It's the kind of place where you get land and space without sacrificing walkable access to what you actually use.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
41,730 sq ft avg lots
- 13 homes
$742K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Oak Brook Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,035/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$742K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
1.0 ac
0.52 ac – 1.7 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Acquest/28th (EB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Oak Brook Valley 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 Oak Brook Valley 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 Burton Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 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(10)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
School
+5 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)
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Oak Brook Valley
- What do homes cost in Oak Brook Valley?
- The median home value in Oak Brook Valley is about $741,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oak Brook Valley housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Oak Brook Valley right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oak Brook Valley?
- Oak Brook Valley is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Oak Brook Valley walkable?
- Oak Brook Valley scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.