Villas of Cascade
Strong schools draw families here
Median $172K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
Driving through Villas of Cascade, you're moving through a five-acre condo community where homes cluster on generous lots—the kind of place where you can actually see sky between rooftops. It's the opposite of cramped, and the median home price around $171K means you're not financing someone else's view. A grocery run or coffee is a three-to-five-minute walk, and you've got 54 restaurants within a mile, which beats the usual suburban convenience store math. Leslie E. Tassell Park sits an 11-minute walk away for the days when you want actual air.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail: 6 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
$172K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Villas of Cascade
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,171/mo
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4 homes sold in Villas of Cascade this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 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
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Cascade Roadhouse
+1 more
Starbucks
JT's Pizza & Spirits
+1 more
Leslie E. Tassell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Walden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Acquest/28th (EB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Median Sale Price
$172K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
48
Complex Size
5.3 ac
48 units
Crime in Villas of Cascade 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 Villas of Cascade home (around $172,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,147 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,147/mo | $30,587 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,321/mo | $35,215 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,379/mo | $36,763 |
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 Villas of Cascade 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Pit Stop
Restaurant
Nabila's Sugar Shack
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
Bar
Tacos El Cuñado Cascade
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Villas of Cascade
- What do homes cost in Villas of Cascade?
- The median home value in Villas of Cascade is about $172,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Villas of Cascade housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Villas of Cascade right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Villas of Cascade?
- Villas of Cascade is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Villas of Cascade walkable?
- Villas of Cascade scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.