East Grand Rapids, Ada, and Cascade are generally where we locals consider the “well to do” people to live.  Or, probably more accurately, the people who want everyone to think they’re well to do.

East Grand Rapids has quite a history, and is home to some absolutely incredible historical homes from the early 20th century.  One of the popular landmarks is Reed’s Lake, which is named after the original settling family, the Reed family.  It has been home to many famous people, including President Gerald Ford.  The East Grand Rapids High School is known for its sport teams and for drawing athletes in from surrounding areas who wish to take advantage of the school district freedom of choice laws in Michigan.

Cascade is home to the beautiful, meandering Thornapple River, and has been around for over 150 years.  It is settled right next to both East Grand Rapids and Ada, and offers both developments and secluded home sites, all with an easy drive into the city.  The Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits right in Cascade, so if you plan on traveling often you won’t get much closer than a house in Cascade.

Any of the areas to the east of Grand Rapids can offer fantastic settings for a home, excellent school districts, and a relatively easy commute into town.  While some areas are a bit pricey, there are plenty of options if you keep your eyes open.