Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area — satellite view
Neighborhood30.6 acres

Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️35 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Top 3% walkability
🎓Schools
85

Top-rated schools

  • Forest Hills Public Schools
  • 17 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 10/10
🚶Walkability
73

Very walkable

  • Forest Hills Foods: 2 min walk
  • 4 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

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

8.5
/10 avg
Above average 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

9Northern High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,134 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
9Northern Hills Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 546 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
9Northern Trails 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 478 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
7Collins Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 358 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

7.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
9.2
🍽️Dining
5.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Forest Hills Foods

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Meijer
8 mindrive
Trader Joe's
9 mindrive
Aldi
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Poke Toki Cascade

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Subway
3 minwalk
Ju Sushi and Lounge
11 minbike
Gander's
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Gravity Taphouse + Grille

8 mindrive
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Fulton Street Farmers Market

11 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
12 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Forest Hills Park Playground

11 minwalk· 7 min bike· 1 min drive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

12 mindrive
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Ada - Grand River Launch
11 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Lowell - Grand River Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Watermark Country Club

6 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Other Body Shop

7 mindrive
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Quick drive

Burton/East Paris (EB)

6 mindrive
Burton/East Paris (WB)
6 mindrive
East Paris/Whispering Way (NB)
6 mindrive
Burton/Rowland (EB)
6 mindrive

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Grand Valley Pharmacist
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Hekman Library

11 mindrive
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
7 mindrive
Cacade Township Branch
10 mindrive
Miller Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
12 mindrive

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

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Data sources: kent_county_parcels, ottawa_county_parcels · Updated 4/2/2026