Thornapple Woods
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.4M·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 8.0/10
Driving through Thornapple Woods feels like moving through a deliberate pocket of space—22 acres where each lot averages nearly an acre, so you get genuine breathing room without feeling cut off. The homes here run around $792K, and that acreage tells you something about how this place is built: wide enough for real yards, close enough that nothing feels distant. The subdivision sits within Cimarron Meadow No. 2 Area, with Forest Hills Public Schools serving the area and downtown Grand Rapids about 20 minutes away when you need it.
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Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 3.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
36,608 sq ft avg lots
- 23 homes
$1.4M median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Thornapple Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,759/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$1.4M
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
23
Median Lot Size
0.65 ac
0.45 ac – 1.8 ac
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,525 – $1,950 · estimated range
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
Leslie E. Tassell 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 Thornapple Woods 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 Woods home (around $1,437,500) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $260k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,767 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,767/mo | $260,441 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,239/mo | $299,704 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,736/mo | $312,947 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 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 Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Thornapple Woods 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
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Frosty Boy of Cascade
Restaurant
Quail Ridge Golf Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 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
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Frequently asked about Thornapple Woods
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Woods?
- The median home value in Thornapple Woods is about $1,437,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Thornapple Woods?
- Thornapple Woods is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Thornapple Woods walkable?
- Thornapple Woods scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.