Thornapple Hills Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $220K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 8.8/10
Situated along the 36th Street corridor with quick access to I-96, Thornapple Hills is a 4-acre condo community where you can grab coffee or a meal without leaving the immediate area—there's a grocery store within a 5-minute walk and restaurants literally steps away, which is handy when you're not cooking. Homes here run around $230K, and the area has over 100 restaurants within a mile if you're willing to drive a few minutes for options beyond what's on the doorstep. The nearest park, Leslie E. Tassell, sits less than a mile away, and you're about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids or 11 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport—close enough that neither feels like a trek.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Shepards Grill & Tavern: 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$220K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Thornapple Hills Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Emonae Korean Restaurant
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
Shepards Grill & Tavern
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Acquest/28th (EB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Thornapple Hills Condominiums 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 Thornapple Hills Condominiums home (around $220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,021 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,685/mo | $44,925 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,759/mo | $46,900 |
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 Thornapple Hills Condominiums 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
Leslie E. Tassell Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(15)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Emonae Korean Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Shepards Grill & Tavern
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Thornapple Hills Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Hills Condominiums?
- The median home value in Thornapple Hills Condominiums is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Thornapple Hills Condominiums?
- Thornapple Hills Condominiums is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Thornapple Hills Condominiums walkable?
- Thornapple Hills Condominiums scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.