68 West
Strong schools draw families here
Median $437K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
What might surprise you about 68 West is how much space you get in a low-maintenance condo format—these are new constructions built for main-level living, with attached garages, en suites, and finished kitchens that include walk-in pantries and islands. The location does the heavy lifting: you're about a mile from groceries, and there are 48 restaurants within a mile, so whether you're grabbing coffee or heading out for dinner, most of what you need is already right there. Downtown Grand Rapids is 13.8 minutes away if you want to make the drive, and the airport sits about 17 minutes out.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$437K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in 68 West
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,963/mo
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6 homes sold in 68 West this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$437K
6 sales in last 12mo
Units
43
Complex Size
30.5 ac
43 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Peking Inn
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
5th Degree Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
McDonald's PlayPlace
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Cutlerview Plat No.3 Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in 68 West 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 68 West home (around $436,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,942 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,942/mo | $78,465 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,387/mo | $90,311 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,536/mo | $94,293 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 68 West 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
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☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(26)
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💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
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🚴 Trails(4)
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🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(4)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about 68 West
- What do homes cost in 68 West?
- The median home value in 68 West is about $436,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 68 West housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 68 West right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 68 West?
- 68 West is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is 68 West walkable?
- 68 West scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.