Watermark Club Homes
Strong schools draw families here
Median $855K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.3/10
People expect a gated resort development; they find a twenty-one-acre residential community built for actual living. Watermark Club Homes sits in the Burton St & Kraft Ave Area, where homes run around nine hundred forty-seven thousand dollars and the whole thing feels less like a clubhouse and more like a neighborhood that happens to have thoughtful design. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a drive takes just over sixteen minutes, and the airport is roughly the same distance away. Within walking distance sits a grocery store, and the restaurant scene—sixty options within a mile—means you won't be eating at home unless you actually want to.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$135K median household income
- $855K median · 3 sales in last 12mo
- 89% owner-occupied
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Wood Lake: 10 min walk
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Watermark Club Homes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,804/mo
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3 homes sold in Watermark Club Homes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$855K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
45
Complex Size
21.0 ac
45 units
Median Income
$135K
Household
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Watermark Country Club
Clean Eatz
Sticks Lounge
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Watermark Club Homes 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 Watermark Club Homes home (around $855,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $152k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,687 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
The typical Watermark Club Homes household earns $135,027 — about $16,622 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $855,000 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $761,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,687/mo | $151,649 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,547/mo | $174,595 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,835/mo | $182,269 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Watermark Condominium Association
Source: westmichigannetwork.com · unconfirmed
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 Watermark Club Homes 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.
Median Income
$135K
Home Value (Census)
$420K
Owner Occupied
89.17%
10.83% renter
Median Rent
$1K
/month
College Degree
69.05%
Bachelor's+
Commute
23 min
Median
🛒 Grocery(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Clean Juice
Restaurant
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
The Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
Goldfish Swim School
Martin School
+25 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 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
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
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Watermark Club Homes
- What do homes cost in Watermark Club Homes?
- The median home value in Watermark Club Homes is about $855,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Watermark Club Homes housing market?
- no homes are listed in Watermark Club Homes right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Watermark Club Homes?
- Watermark Club Homes is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Watermark Club Homes walkable?
- Watermark Club Homes scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.