Brewer Park Place
Strong schools draw families here
Median $343K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
Most mornings here start differently than they would elsewhere—you step outside into wooded yards where the world feels genuinely removed, then realize downtown Grand Rapids is a fourteen-minute drive away. The homes themselves are modern builds from the last decade, ranging from eleven hundred to eighteen hundred square feet, with the kind of open layouts and natural light that make ordinary Tuesday mornings feel a little less ordinary. There's Earle Brewer Park practically at your doorstep for hiking when the mood strikes, and a dozen restaurants within a mile if you'd rather not cook. The setting trades the exposed bustle of city living for something quieter—protected natural land in the backyards, breathing room on parcels around a quarter-acre each—without asking you to sacrifice proximity to what you actually need.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$343K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brewer Park Place
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,329/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$343K
2 recent sales
Units
10
Complex Size
17.1 ac
10 units
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
Unnamed 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 Brewer Park Place 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 Brewer Park Place home (around $343,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,281 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,281/mo | $60,837 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,627/mo | $70,042 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,742/mo | $73,121 |
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
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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 operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Brewer Park Place 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
76 Diner Byron Center
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 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 Brewer Park Place
- What do homes cost in Brewer Park Place?
- The median home value in Brewer Park Place is about $343,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brewer Park Place housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brewer Park Place right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brewer Park Place?
- Brewer Park Place is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Brewer Park Place walkable?
- Brewer Park Place scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.