The Timbers
Strong schools draw families here
Median $989K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
The thing that sticks with you about The Timbers is the space. Seven acres of it. You walk around and suddenly remember what it feels like to have actual land between you and the next house — a rarity if you've spent time in denser parts of West Michigan. Homes here run around $905K, and that median price reflects the luxury of breathing room in a condo community. The lots average nearly an acre each, which means you're not looking at your neighbor's deck while you're trying to enjoy your own. It's about 15 minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport and 17 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to the city without feeling like you're in it. An unnamed park is a 12-minute walk away, and there are two parks within a mile if you want easy access to green space.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$989K median
- 1 recent sale
Explore The Timbers
Same name, different focus — The Timbers is also covered as:
- The Timbers Subdivision — the subdivision and its homes
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Median home price in The Timbers
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,711/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$989K
1 recent sale
Units
6
Complex Size
6.5 ac
6 units
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
Nature First
+1 more
Starbucks
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Lions Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in The Timbers 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 The Timbers home (around $988,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $174k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,544 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,544/mo | $174,497 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,535/mo | $200,922 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,865/mo | $209,742 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Homeowners Association
The Timbers Condominium Association
Managed by Trademark Property Management Group Inc.
Source: b2bhint.com · unconfirmed
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 The Timbers 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
Cascade Burton Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Nature First
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
The Pit Stop
Restaurant
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Forest Hills School
School
School
Goldfish Swim School
+8 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(4)
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
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 The Timbers
- What do homes cost in The Timbers?
- The median home value in The Timbers is about $988,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Timbers housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Timbers right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Timbers?
- The Timbers is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Timbers walkable?
- The Timbers scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.