Amber Terrace
Strong schools draw families here
Median $266K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
You come to Amber Terrace expecting a standard suburban condo block, and instead you find yourself in a 26-acre pocket of mature trees, ranch-style homes with attached garages, and the kind of landscaping that makes you actually want to spend time on the porch. The condos here—ranging from around 700 square feet to over 2,200—are priced between $65K and $268K, which means you're not sacrificing a basement rec room or a three-season porch just to afford the place. Many units split the living cleanly: main floor for daily life (kitchen, bedroom, laundry), lower level for everything else (family room, bar spot, flex space), so there's actual room to breathe. Within a four-minute walk you've got restaurants, and sixty more restaurants cluster within a mile if you're bored with the first batch. A grocery store sits less than a mile away, and downtown Grand Rapids is a quick 13 minutes down the road, which means you're close enough to the city without actually living in it.
Why people love it here
$266K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Amber Terrace
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,806/mo
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5 homes sold in Amber Terrace this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$266K
5 sales in last 12mo
Units
152
Complex Size
26.4 ac
152 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Taco Bell
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Starbucks Coffee Company
5th Degree Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
McDonald's PlayPlace
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 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 Amber Terrace 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 Terrace home (around $266,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,769 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,769/mo | $47,180 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,037/mo | $54,319 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,126/mo | $56,706 |
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 Terrace Condominiums
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
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 Terrace 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
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
Byron Center High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Amber Terrace
- What do homes cost in Amber Terrace?
- The median home value in Amber Terrace is about $266,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amber Terrace housing market?
- no homes are listed in Amber Terrace right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amber Terrace?
- Amber Terrace is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Amber Terrace walkable?
- Amber Terrace scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.