Thornapple Shores
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.4M·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
Rolling hills and sprawling lots—most running seven-plus acres—define this 39-acre subdivision where homes cluster around winding roads lined with mature trees. Thornapple Shores sits in the Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area, part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district, about 17 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport and roughly 24 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Median home values land around $2.3M, reflecting the scale of the lots themselves. A dozen grocery stores sit within two miles, with restaurants and coffee within a similar radius—close enough that you're not making a production out of errands. Cascade Township Park lies about a 14-minute walk away if you want green space without leaving your driveway. This is rural-edge living with actual land under your feet, not a dense suburban pocket.
Why people love it here
7.7 acre avg lots
- 3 homes
Central High School
- High — 4.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.4M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Thornapple Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,504/mo

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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.4M
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
7.1 ac
6.8 ac – 9.3 ac
Frequently asked about Thornapple Shores
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Shores?
- The median home value in Thornapple Shores is about $1,400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thornapple Shores housing market?
- no homes are listed in Thornapple Shores right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thornapple Shores?
- Thornapple Shores is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Thornapple Shores walkable?
- Thornapple Shores scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.