Paradise Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $511K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.4/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a unique suburban experience with generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, providing residents with ample space for outdoor activities and privacy. The 62-acre community maintains a residential character while remaining conveniently connected to Grand Rapids' broader amenities and employment centers.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Paradise Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Paradise Lake: 1 min walk
- Apple Plat Area Trail: 7 min walk
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$511K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Explore Paradise Lake
Same name, different focus — Paradise Lake is also covered as:
- Paradise Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Paradise Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,471/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Betsy Fry
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Apple Plat Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Paradise Lake 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 →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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Paradise Lake 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.
🛒 Grocery(19)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Knapp School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Paradise Lake
- What do homes cost in Paradise Lake?
- The median home value in Paradise Lake is about $511,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Paradise Lake?
- Paradise Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Paradise Lake walkable?
- Paradise Lake scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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