Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp)
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $927K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 8.3/10
This compact residential area in Kent County offers a quiet suburban setting with modestly-sized lots that create an intimate neighborhood feel. The community spans 187 acres with properties typically sitting on lots around 0.18 acres, providing enough space for gardens and outdoor activities while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Wood Lake within walking distance
- Walden Lake: 15 min walk
- Wood Lake: 11 min bike
Central High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$927K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,292/mo
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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
Watermark Country Club
+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
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp) 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 →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 Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp) 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(11)
Clean Juice
Restaurant
Indian Masala
Restaurant
Smoothie King
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+16 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
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp)
- What do homes cost in Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp)?
- The median home value in Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp) is about $926,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp)?
- Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp) is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp) walkable?
- Wood Lake (Cascade Charter Twp) 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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