Byron Estates No. 2
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $426K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.8/10
The tree line bordering Byron Estates No. 2 marks the edge of a 26-acre subdivision where each lot averages just over an acre—enough room to breathe without vanishing into the woods. You're about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get the access without the address, and a grocery is less than a mile away when you need it. Homes here run around $544K, and they're served by Byron Center Public Schools. The nearest restaurant is a 15-minute walk, though 126 options sit within a mile if you're not in the mood to stroll. A coffee shop is less than a mile down the road, and Kent Trails park tops out at about a mile and a third away—close enough for a real outing, far enough that the subdivision stays residential and rooted rather than crunched.
Why people love it here
1.0 acre avg lots
- 23 homes
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$426K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Byron Estates No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,892/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$426K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
23
Median Lot Size
1.1 ac
0.11 ac – 1.5 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
+1 more
Gezon Park
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Byron Estates No. 2 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 Byron Estates No. 2 home (around $426,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,833 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,833/mo | $75,559 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,262/mo | $86,991 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,406/mo | $90,814 |
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Byron Estates No. 2 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
KENT TRAILS
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
Pho House GR
Restaurant
K-Pocha
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
North-West Byron School
Marshall School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
Van Nest School
Pine Grove Learning Center
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
Frequently asked about Byron Estates No. 2
- What do homes cost in Byron Estates No. 2?
- The median home value in Byron Estates No. 2 is about $426,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Estates No. 2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Byron Estates No. 2 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Byron Estates No. 2?
- Byron Estates No. 2 is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Estates No. 2 walkable?
- Byron Estates No. 2 scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.