Andringa Plat Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $240K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
Driving through feels like moving through a place that's figured out its rhythm—fourteen minutes gets you downtown Grand Rapids, yet you're rooted in something quieter, with space to breathe. The neighborhood sits anchored by Byron Center Public Schools, a draw that shows in the well-kept ranch homes and Craftsans with their backyards intact, many recently updated with fresh kitchens and main-floor layouts that speak to how people actually live here. A restaurant is three minutes on foot, coffee five, and thirty more within a mile—enough to feel connected without feeling crowded. Earle Brewer Park sits an eleven-minute walk away, one of two parks within a mile, and a grocery store lands just over a mile down the road. This stretch of Byron township holds 207 acres with room for the kind of suburban life that doesn't require constant driving, though the expressways are close enough that Gerald R. Ford airport takes just eighteen minutes when you need it.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$240K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Andringa Plat Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
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
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Poncho's Tacos
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Earle Brewer Park Playground
Providence Lake
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Andringa Plat Area 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 Andringa Plat Area home (around $240,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,596 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,596/mo | $42,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,838/mo | $49,009 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,919/mo | $51,163 |
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.
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,381 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 Andringa Plat Area 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
Earle Brewer Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
76 Diner Byron Center
Restaurant
76th St Auto/Truck Plaza
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
Byron Center High School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Andringa Plat Area
- What do homes cost in Andringa Plat Area?
- The median home value in Andringa Plat Area is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Andringa Plat Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Andringa Plat Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Andringa Plat Area?
- Andringa Plat Area is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Andringa Plat Area walkable?
- Andringa Plat Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
