Byron Lake Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $505K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.8/10
What sticks with you about Byron Lake Estates is the sense of room—twenty acres laid out with half-acre lots that feel genuinely spaced from one another, a rarity in subdivisions this close to town. The homes sit on land you can actually see from your front door, and there's breathing room between neighbors without feeling remote. You're still just sixteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and under twenty to Gerald R. Ford Airport, so the separation doesn't come at the cost of access.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$505K median
- 1 recent sale
17,328 sq ft avg lots
- 39 homes
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Median home price in Byron Lake Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,428/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
$505K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.31 ac – 0.80 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
Biggby Coffee
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop 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
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Byron Lake 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 Lake Estates home (around $505,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,359 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,359/mo | $89,571 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,867/mo | $103,124 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,037/mo | $107,656 |
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 Lake 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
KENT TRAILS
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
North-West Byron School
Van Nest School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Gezon Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about Byron Lake Estates
- What do homes cost in Byron Lake Estates?
- The median home value in Byron Lake Estates is about $505,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Lake Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Byron Lake 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 Lake Estates?
- Byron Lake Estates is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Lake Estates walkable?
- Byron Lake Estates scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.