Byrne Park Area
Space and nature
9 homes for sale·Median $585K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
What might surprise you is how much water surrounds this quiet stretch of Grattan township—not just the natural landscape, but the way it shapes daily life out here. The area spreads across nearly 9,300 acres of mostly rural land, with properties averaging over three acres each, so you get real breathing room without feeling isolated; groceries and restaurants are a short drive down the road, and downtown Grand Rapids is about thirty-seven minutes away when you need the city. Ranch homes with vinyl siding are the norm, many sitting on deep lots that back onto or overlook Cowan Lake, Green Lake, or Twin Lakes—the kind of waterfront living that draws people who want a home base for fishing, boating, or simply watching the seasons change from a dock. Belding Area School District serves the area, and the whole township carries that unhurried rural character, where locals have actively voted to keep the land agricultural and undeveloped.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Twin Lakes within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Big Pine Island Lake Public Access: 0 min walk
- Chapin Lake: 10 min bike
2.1 acre avg lots
- 196 homes
$585K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Byrne Park Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,971/mo
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19 homes sold in Byrne Park Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 10/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Pine Island Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Twin Lakes
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$585K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Big Pine Island Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
KD's Corner
Grattan Irish Pub
Big Pine Island Lake Public Access
+1 more
Chapin Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
Crime in Byrne Park 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 Byrne Park Area home (around $585,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $104k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,891 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,891/mo | $103,760 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,480/mo | $119,460 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,677/mo | $124,710 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$20K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$220K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Byrne Park Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · 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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,299 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Byrne Park 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.
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(3)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Byrne Park Area
- What do homes cost in Byrne Park Area?
- The median home value in Byrne Park Area is about $585,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byrne Park Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Byrne Park Area right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Byrne Park Area?
- Byrne Park Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Byrne Park Area walkable?
- Byrne Park Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
