Walden Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $752K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 8.3/10
This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers an exceptional retreat from urban density with generous lot sizes averaging nearly two acres per home. The 178-acre community provides residents with ample space for privacy, gardens, and outdoor recreation while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Walden Lake within walking distance
- Unnamed bike path: 12 min walk
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail: 12 min walk
Central High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$752K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Walden Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,105/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 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
+1 more
Betsy Fry
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Unnamed 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 Walden Lake 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 Walden Lake home (around $752,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $133k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,978 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,978/mo | $132,748 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,732/mo | $152,851 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,984/mo | $159,561 |
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.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Walden Lake 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.
🛒 Grocery(18)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Nature First
Restaurant
Indian Masala
Restaurant
Clean Juice
Restaurant
Smoothie King
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
Goldfish Swim School
+17 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Walden Lake
- What do homes cost in Walden Lake?
- The median home value in Walden Lake is about $752,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Walden Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Walden Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Walden Lake?
- Walden Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Walden Lake walkable?
- Walden Lake scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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