Riverbend Homesites
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $674K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 8.5/10
The moment you turn onto the drive, the lots open up—half an acre, three-quarters of an acre, the kind of breathing room that makes you forget you're minutes from downtown. Riverbend Homesites sits on 13 acres in the Cascade Rd & Burton St Area, where homes hover around $1.4M and the grid of manicured lots feels both deliberate and unhurried. You're close to everything that matters: a dozen restaurants within walking distance, a grocery store just over a mile away, Lions Park seven minutes on foot if the kids need to burn energy. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and you're a shade under 19 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids or 17 minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport when you need it. Four parks nestle within a mile, and the Ada boat launch on the Grand River sits less than a mile and a half south if paddling or launching is your thing. It's the kind of subdivision where you can have both land and convenience without apologizing for either.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
30,022 sq ft avg lots
- 15 homes
$674K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Riverbend Homesites
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,574/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$674K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.68 ac
0.49 ac – 0.95 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
+1 more
RIX
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
+1 more
Lions Park
Lions Park Playground
Laraway Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Ada Dr Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Riverbend Homesites 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 Riverbend Homesites home (around $673,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $120k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,481 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,481/mo | $119,501 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,159/mo | $137,583 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,386/mo | $143,630 |
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
~$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 Riverbend Homesites 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
Lions Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Restaurant
Ada Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant
RIX
Restaurant
The Post Tavern
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Ada
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
+7 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(3)
⛵ 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)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Riverbend Homesites
- What do homes cost in Riverbend Homesites?
- The median home value in Riverbend Homesites is about $673,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverbend Homesites housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Riverbend Homesites right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverbend Homesites?
- Riverbend Homesites is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Riverbend Homesites walkable?
- Riverbend Homesites scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.