Byron Lakes
Strong schools draw families here
34 homes for sale·Median $565K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.8/10
On the south edge of the Grand Rapids metro, this part of Byron Center pulls together a run of platted subdivisions — Railside, Southtown, Amber Creek, Providence Lake, and a dozen more — into one recognizable stretch. "Byron Lakes" is a name locals actually use (there are Byron Lakes apartments and a Byron Lakes Estates development), though the ground it covers here is really the central and southern neighborhoods of Byron Center rather than a single plat. Byron Township dates to 1836 and took its name from the English poet Lord Byron; the community earned its "Center" when the first post office opened at 84th Street and Byron Center Avenue, still the main downtown crossroads today. The old Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad left its mark too — you can read it in names like Railside and in the refurbished train depot that anchors Whistlestop Park.
Why people love it here
Byron Center West Middle School
- Middle — 1.7 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$565K median
- 95 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- KENT TRAILS: 2 min walk
- Byron Township Whistlestop Park: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Byron Lakes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,836/mo
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95 homes sold in Byron Lakes 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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Railside Bar & Grill
+1 more
Byron Center Nutrition
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
KENT TRAILS
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
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 Lakes 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 Lakes home (around $565,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $100k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,758 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,758/mo | $100,213 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,327/mo | $115,376 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,517/mo | $120,446 |
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.
Who actually lends in Byron Lakes, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Byron Lakes 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.
🛒 Grocery(20)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Byron Center Nutrition
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Van Nest School
North-West Byron School
Byron Center Christian School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Kent Trails
Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Byron Lakes
- What do homes cost in Byron Lakes?
- The median home value in Byron Lakes is about $565,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Lakes housing market?
- there are 34 homes for sale in Byron Lakes right now, and 95 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Byron Lakes?
- Byron Lakes is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Lakes walkable?
- Byron Lakes scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
