Amber Farms
Strong schools draw families here
Median $357K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.8/10
So here's the thing about Amber Farms—you wake up on 14 acres that actually feel like your own space, not just a lot number in some dense grid. The condos here sit on plots that average nearly 13 acres each, which means you've got room to breathe without feeling like you're out in the country. It's that sweet spot where you're still close enough to everything that matters—a grocery run is just a mile and a half away, and there's a dozen options within two miles if you're picky about where you shop. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 15 minutes down the road, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly 20 minutes, so you're not stranded when you need to get somewhere. The Byron Center Public Schools district covers the area, and if you want to get outside without leaving the neighborhood, Byron Township Whistlestop Park is less than a mile away. Homes here run around $558K, and you're technically in the Hollie Estates Area, though Amber Farms has its own character. There's a coffee shop about 1.6 miles out and restaurants closer than that, so you're not cooking every night unless you want to—but the space here definitely makes cooking at home feel like something you'd actually want to do.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$357K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Amber Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,427/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Player’s Fuel LLC
+1 more
Byron Center Nutrition
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Anytime Fitness
Metro Way/Metro Ct (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Amber Farms 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 Amber Farms home (around $357,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,378 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,378/mo | $63,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,737/mo | $72,993 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,858/mo | $76,201 |
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
Amber Farms Condominiums
Managed by Larry Maynard
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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 Amber Farms 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
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Douglas Walker Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Connector to Kent Trails
Bike Path
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Amber Farms
- What do homes cost in Amber Farms?
- The median home value in Amber Farms is about $357,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amber Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Amber Farms right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amber Farms?
- Amber Farms is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Amber Farms walkable?
- Amber Farms scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.