Byron Hills Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $360K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
When you roll into Byron Hills Estates, you notice the generous lots right away—each one a third of an acre, which feels spacious without the isolation of true country living. The 10-acre subdivision sits comfortably in Byron Oaks No. 2 Area, just under 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to catch a show or hit a restaurant without feeling tethered to the city. Homes here run around $479K, and the area feeds into Byron Center Public Schools. A grocery store sits about a mile away, with six more within two miles if you want options, and Byron Township Whistlestop Park is an easy walk for weekend afternoons. Three parks within a mile means there's always somewhere nearby to be outside, and downtown dining and coffee shops are just a short drive. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 20 minutes off if travel's part of your life—close enough to be practical, far enough that you don't feel the traffic.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.1 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$360K median
- 1 recent sale
14,584 sq ft avg lots
- 22 homes
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Median home price in Byron Hills Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$360K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.24 ac – 0.85 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Player’s Fuel LLC
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Anytime Fitness
Metro Way/Metro Ct (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Byron Hills Estates 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 Hills Estates home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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
~$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 Hills Estates 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 Whistlestop Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(23)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center High School
School
School
Marshall School
Byron Center Christian School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Connector to Kent Trails
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Byron Hills Estates
- What do homes cost in Byron Hills Estates?
- The median home value in Byron Hills Estates is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Hills Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Byron Hills Estates 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 Hills Estates?
- Byron Hills Estates is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Byron Hills Estates walkable?
- Byron Hills Estates scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.