Carlisle Shores No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $520K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
You've got a tight, well-proportioned subdivision spread across 27 acres in the Marlo Farms Area, where lots average just under half an acre and homes sit comfortably in the $640K range. The pace here feels spacious without being remote — downtown Grand Rapids is about sixteen and a half minutes away, and the airport about twenty, so you're neither isolated nor sitting on top of everything else. Two parks are within a mile, with Douglas Walker County Park a manageable walk for weekend mornings, and there's enough restaurant and coffee action nearby that you're not far from breakfast or dinner.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$520K median
- Based on 3yr sales
17,028 sq ft avg lots
- 56 homes
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Median home price in Carlisle Shores No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,530/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$520K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
56
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.29 ac – 0.98 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Culver's
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
+1 more
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
+1 more
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK Playground
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Carlisle Shores No. 2 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 Carlisle Shores No. 2 home (around $520,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,459 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,459/mo | $92,231 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,982/mo | $106,187 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,157/mo | $110,853 |
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 Carlisle Shores No. 2 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
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(16)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+13 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila Byron Center
Restaurant
Anna's House - Byron Center
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Rider School
School
Blain School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Carlisle Shores No. 2
- What do homes cost in Carlisle Shores No. 2?
- The median home value in Carlisle Shores No. 2 is about $520,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Carlisle Shores No. 2 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Carlisle Shores No. 2 right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Carlisle Shores No. 2?
- Carlisle Shores No. 2 is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Carlisle Shores No. 2 walkable?
- Carlisle Shores No. 2 scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.