Center Park South
Strong schools draw families here
Median $380K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
If someone asks what Center Park South is on the way over, you'd say: a condo community on six acres where homes run around $377K and you're fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Beyond that, it's the kind of place where you've got a restaurant within an eight-minute walk—six of them within a mile, actually—and a coffee shop at twelve minutes, which means you can stop pretending you drink instant in the morning. Douglas Walker County Park is a ten-minute walk away if you need to remember what grass looks like, and there are two more parks within a mile for when the first one gets too crowded with the same idea. The nearest grocery is about a mile and a half out, which isn't exactly next door but won't kill you, and you've got six options within two miles if you're the type to comparison-shop milk prices. Byron Center Public Schools handles the schools. It's all in the Marlo Farms Area, just west of the city proper, close enough to Gerald R. Ford Airport that a twenty-minute drive gets you there—which matters if you're the kind of person who actually uses that airport instead of just thinking about it while stuck in traffic.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$380K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Center Park South
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,580/mo
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3 homes sold in Center Park South this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
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
Unnamed bike_path
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Center Park South 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 Center Park South home (around $380,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,527 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,527/mo | $67,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,910/mo | $77,598 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,038/mo | $81,008 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Center Park Condominiums
Managed by Richard Algera
Source: grar · 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
~$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 Center Park South 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
0.5 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(18)
Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila Byron Center
Restaurant
Anna's House - Byron Center
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center High School
School
Blain School
Byron Center Christian School
Rider School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(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 Center Park South
- What do homes cost in Center Park South?
- The median home value in Center Park South is about $380,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Center Park South housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Center Park South right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Center Park South?
- Center Park South is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Center Park South walkable?
- Center Park South scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.