Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $459K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.8/10
So you're looking at a six-acre condo community where homes run around $456K, which means you get the low-maintenance appeal of attached living without feeling stacked on top of anyone else. The setup here is straightforward—condos in a planned community, the kind of place where you're not managing a yard but you're also not living in an urban density. Byron Center Public Schools serves the area, and you're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need to be there, 21 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport when travel calls. Nearby there are eighteen restaurants within a mile and six grocery stores within two, so the usual errands don't require a special expedition. Douglas Walker County Park sits less than a mile away—close enough that a quick nature break is actually feasible—and there's another park nearby as well. A coffee shop and restaurant are both under a mile, which means you can walk to either one without it turning into a whole thing. It's the kind of spot where the scale works: big enough that you're not living in someone's pocket, small enough that you can actually access what you need without planning around drive times.
Why people love it here
$459K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,116/mo
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9 homes sold in Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge 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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
+1 more
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge 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 Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge home (around $459,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,053 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,053/mo | $81,412 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,515/mo | $93,730 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,669/mo | $97,849 |
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
Walnut Ridge Courtyard Homes Condominium Association
Managed by Eastbrook Homes Inc.
Source: eastbrookhomes.com · 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 Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge 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
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(13)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
School
Rider School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
+20 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge
- What do homes cost in Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge?
- The median home value in Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge is about $459,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge?
- Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge walkable?
- Courtyard Homes at Walnut Ridge scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.