Oak Harbor Preserve
Strong schools draw families here
Median $727K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
Your morning commute here doesn't involve dodging downtown traffic. Oak Harbor Preserve sits on 41 acres of condo living where you're measured in lots, not density—each one running about 0.61 acres—which means you've got actual breathing room without being stranded. Gerald R. Ford airport is just over 10 minutes away, so that 6 a.m. flight doesn't turn into a logistics nightmare. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 20 minutes if you need it, but the real rhythm here is quieter: homes run around $463K, and you're not paying city prices for city congestion.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 5.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$727K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Oak Harbor Preserve
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,932/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$727K
2 recent sales
Units
32
Complex Size
40.5 ac
32 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Jamnbean Coffee Company
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Oak Harbor Preserve 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 Oak Harbor Preserve home (around $726,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,832 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,832/mo | $128,858 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,563/mo | $148,355 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,808/mo | $154,875 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 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 Harbor Preserve 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
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
Jamnbean Coffee Company
Café
Starbucks
Café
Starbucks GRR Post Security atrium
Café
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 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(17)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+14 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Oak Harbor Preserve
- What do homes cost in Oak Harbor Preserve?
- The median home value in Oak Harbor Preserve is about $726,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oak Harbor Preserve housing market?
- no homes are listed in Oak Harbor Preserve right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oak Harbor Preserve?
- Oak Harbor Preserve is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Oak Harbor Preserve walkable?
- Oak Harbor Preserve scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.