
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area
Discover what makes Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area unique — shops, streets, and community character.
“Walkable with great nature access”
Top-rated schools
- Forest Hills Public Schools
- 17 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 10/10
Very walkable
- Forest Hills Foods: 2 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Nature access
- 1 park within 1 mile
- Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach: 13 min drive
- KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK: 13 min drive
This is where Cascade's quiet confidence really shows itself. You're tucked into a pocket where everything you need is practically next door — literally 8 meters to your nearest grocery and 21 meters to dining — but you still get genuine space to breathe on lots that average about a third of an acre. It's the kind of setup where you can walk to grab milk or a quick bite, then come home to your own little piece of Kent County where the neighbors aren't staring into your kitchen window.
The walkability here tells the whole story: a solid 7.3 out of 10 overall, with daily errands scoring an impressive 9.2. You're not driving across town for basics, but you're also not crammed into urban density. With only 31 acres total and Forest Hills Park within reach, this feels more like a well-planned enclave than a typical subdivision. The fact that there's only been one home sale in the past year speaks to how much people like staying put once they land here.
What really seals the deal is the school situation. Kids here attend Forest Hills Public Schools, where the ratings consistently hit 8.47 out of 10 average — including some perfect 10-rated schools nearby. Locals describe homes here as "long-cherished" and "one-family-owned gems," which is exactly what you'd expect in an area where families plant roots and stay.
This spot works best for people who want the convenience of walkable amenities without sacrificing yard space or privacy. If you're the type who appreciates being close to I-196 for commuting but values coming home to your own third-acre sanctuary, you'll understand why neighbors here tend to stick around for decades.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
Elementary
9
K-5 nearby
Middle
4
6-8 nearby
High School
14
9-12 nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Forest Hills Foods
Poke Toki Cascade
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Forest Hills Park Playground
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Hillcrest Dog Park
Butterworth Park Launch
Watermark Country Club
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
Celebration! Cinema North
Environment & Amenities
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
1.9 mi
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Subdivisions(2)
Nearby Neighborhoods
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