Byron Lake Estates East
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $500K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.8/10
Rolling through Byron Lake Estates East, you'll find tree-lined streets anchoring a 31-acre subdivision of ranch homes built in stone and vinyl, each lot averaging just under 0.6 acres. The whole setup sits squarely in the Springfield Estates Area, about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 18.7 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport—close enough to the city without feeling hemmed in. A grocery store, restaurant, and coffee shop all sit about 1.2 miles away, and there's genuine density of shopping within two miles if you need it. Byron Center Public Schools serves the area, while Byron Township Whistlestop Park is just over a mile off if you want green space without leaving the neighborhood. It's the kind of spot where you get suburban breathing room and still have real proximity to what matters.
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Why people love it here
25,208 sq ft avg lots
- 40 homes
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$500K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Byron Lake Estates East
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/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
$500K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
40
Median Lot Size
0.46 ac
0.40 ac – 1.8 ac
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,300 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Frog Hollow
Reflections Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 Trail
Anytime 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 East 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 East home (around $500,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,368 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,368/mo | $89,810 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,876/mo | $103,369 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,047/mo | $107,927 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Lake East Association
Source: pyxisrealty.com · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Byron Lake Estates East 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
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Masa Sushi and Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fruition Açaí and Juice Bar
Restaurant
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
5th Degree Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
School
Pine Grove Learning Center
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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)
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Frequently asked about Byron Lake Estates East
- What do homes cost in Byron Lake Estates East?
- The median home value in Byron Lake Estates East is about $500,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Lake Estates East housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Byron Lake Estates East 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 East?
- Byron Lake Estates East is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Lake Estates East walkable?
- Byron Lake Estates East scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.