Shenandoah Valley
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $566K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing that strikes you is the space—these lots average nearly an acre each across a 15-acre subdivision, so you're not stacked on top of anyone. Homes run around $566K, and you're just 12 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport and 21 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the commute doesn't eat your whole day. The nearest coffee shop is about 2 miles away, and there are six grocery stores within a 2-mile radius, so errands are quick. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and if you've got a dog, Shaggy Pines Dog Park sits less than a mile down the road. The subdivision itself is part of the larger Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area, and what you get is genuine lot size without feeling remote—that sweet spot where you can breathe a little.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
41,038 sq ft avg lots
- 14 homes
$566K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Shenandoah Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,846/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$566K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.99 ac
0.57 ac – 1.5 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
The Gathering Place Restaurant
+1 more
Jamnbean Coffee Company
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Quiggle Lake
+1 more
Ada Township Trails
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 Shenandoah Valley 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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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 Shenandoah Valley 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
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Kettle Lake School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shenandoah Valley
- What do homes cost in Shenandoah Valley?
- The median home value in Shenandoah Valley is about $566,475. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shenandoah Valley?
- Shenandoah Valley is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Shenandoah Valley walkable?
- Shenandoah Valley scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.