Watermark Estate Homes Condominium
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $550K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.3/10
Driving through Watermark Estate Homes, you feel the space—wide lots, each one pushing toward three acres, give the whole four-acre community room to breathe. There's no cramped feeling here; the homes sit with genuine distance between them, which is exactly what condo living doesn't usually offer. You get what that buys: newer construction on land that actually feels like land. The location works too—downtown Grand Rapids is just 16 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 17, so you're close to both without feeling crowded by either. Nearest Park sits less than a mile down the road if you want a quick outdoor break, and about a mile in any direction opens up to 36 restaurants and a solid cluster of coffee shops and grocers. The Forest Hills Public Schools district covers this area, and it's the kind of setup where you've got room, you've got access, and you're not paying for congestion you don't need.
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Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$550K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Wood Lake: 7 min walk
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Watermark Estate Homes Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,734/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$550K
1 recent sale
Units
12
Complex Size
3.8 ac
12 units
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.9 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
Cork Wine & Grille
+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 Estate Homes Condominium 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 Estate Homes Condominium home (around $550,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,705 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,705/mo | $98,791 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,264/mo | $113,706 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,452/mo | $118,719 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Estate Homes Condominium Association
Managed by Acacia Group Property Management
Source: transparencyhoa.org
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 Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Watermark Estate Homes Condominium 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(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Fast Food
The Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
Clean Juice
Restaurant
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
Forest Hills School
Knapp School
Goldfish Swim School
Martin School
+24 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
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Frequently asked about Watermark Estate Homes Condominium
- What do homes cost in Watermark Estate Homes Condominium?
- The median home value in Watermark Estate Homes Condominium is about $550,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Watermark Estate Homes Condominium housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Watermark Estate Homes Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Watermark Estate Homes Condominium?
- Watermark Estate Homes Condominium is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Watermark Estate Homes Condominium walkable?
- Watermark Estate Homes Condominium scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.