Byron Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $575K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 7.8/10
Byron Woods is a 9-acre platted subdivision where homes sit on roughly third-acre lots and hover around $468K—solid footing in the Springfield Estates Area. The immediate surroundings pack a lot in: 48 restaurants within a mile and 36 grocery stores within two miles means you're never far from dinner or errands, and a restaurant is just a 13-minute walk if you're inclined. Downtown Grand Rapids lands about 14.6 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford Airport runs 18.4 minutes, so commutes and travel don't eat the day. Kids here run through the Byron Center Public Schools district. The subdivision itself is compact and residential—what stays with you is the density of everyday access wrapped around modest, manageable acreage.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$575K median
- 1 recent sale
15,403 sq ft avg lots
- 20 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Byron Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,904/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$575K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.28 ac – 0.63 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Peking Inn
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
5th Degree Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Anytime Fitness
Gezon/Burlingame (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Byron Woods 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 Woods home (around $575,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $102k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,824 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,824/mo | $101,986 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,403/mo | $117,418 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,597/mo | $122,578 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 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 Woods 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
Unnamed park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
Cutlerview Plat No.3 Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Byron Woods
- What do homes cost in Byron Woods?
- The median home value in Byron Woods is about $575,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Byron Woods 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 Woods?
- Byron Woods is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Woods walkable?
- Byron Woods scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.