Byron Forest Condominium
Strong schools draw families here
Median $339K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 7.8/10
You're looking at 20 acres of condo living in the Marlo Farms Area, just outside the main Grand Rapids hustle—downtown is only about 19 minutes away if you need it, and the airport's another few minutes past that. The setting is spacious; the average lot runs nearly 20 acres, so you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Homes here run around $390K. What makes this spot work is the proximity to actual stuff: there's a grocery store about a 10-minute walk, and roughly 42 restaurants within a mile if you feel like venturing out—coffee shops included. Byron Center Public Schools serves the area. Byron Township Bicentennial Park sits less than a mile away if you want some green space without leaving the immediate neighborhood. It's the kind of setup where you get land and breathing room but aren't isolated—everything you'd actually use on a regular basis is close enough that you're not constantly driving.
Why people love it here
Brown Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$339K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Byron Forest Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,301/mo
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4 homes sold in Byron Forest Condominium this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$339K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
98
Complex Size
19.9 ac
98 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
+1 more
Byron Center Nutrition
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park Playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Byron Forest Condominium 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 Forest Condominium home (around $338,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,254 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,254/mo | $60,119 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,596/mo | $69,215 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,710/mo | $72,257 |
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
Byron Forest 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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 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 Byron Forest Condominium 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
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
Byron Family Restaurant
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center Christian School
School
Byron Center High School
School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Byron Forest Condominium
- What do homes cost in Byron Forest Condominium?
- The median home value in Byron Forest Condominium is about $338,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Forest Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Byron Forest Condominium right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Byron Forest Condominium?
- Byron Forest Condominium is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Forest Condominium walkable?
- Byron Forest Condominium scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.