Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes
Strong schools draw families here
Median $429K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 9.0/10
Sitting on the southwest side of Grand Rapids, this 13-acre development occupies the kind of stretch where West Michigan's suburbs start to feel like they mean something—you've got actual space between houses, room to breathe, and the horizon doesn't immediately collapse into strip mall sprawl. The location trades walkability for the thing most people actually want: detached homes on their own lots, which here means a median of a fifth of an acre each, enough to have a yard that doesn't feel like a postage stamp. Byron Center Public Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 17 minutes east if you want to make the drive; the airport is roughly the same distance in the other direction. Earle Brewer County Park is less than a mile away, one of three parks within a mile radius, so there's actual outdoor infrastructure nearby without the density premium you'd pay elsewhere. A grocery store and a coffee shop are both under two miles out, meaning you're not completely landlocked—just not hyperlocal. Homes here run around $432K, which lands you in detached condo territory without the downtown price tag, where you get actual square footage and independence from shared walls, and that's usually the whole point anyway.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$429K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,912/mo
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3 homes sold in Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$429K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
54
Complex Size
12.8 ac
54 units
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
Poncho's Tacos
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
FireRock Grille
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Inidan Lake
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes 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 Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes home (around $429,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,853 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,853/mo | $76,091 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,285/mo | $87,604 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,430/mo | $91,454 |
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
Cook's Crossing (master association)
Source: eastbrookhomes.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes 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
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gaines Marketplace
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Blain School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes
- What do homes cost in Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes?
- The median home value in Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes is about $429,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes?
- Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes walkable?
- Cook'S Crossing Detached Homes scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.