Cutler Gardens Area
Convenient location
The quick answer
Cutler Gardens Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $249,000.
Median $249K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
If the homes here keep popping up on quiet dead-end streets with fenced yards and detached garages, you're getting the picture: this is the sort of place where a quarter-acre lot and room to breathe still feel like a find. The area sits in Byron township, just 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with Kentwood Public Schools serving the neighborhood. Within a short walk you'll hit a grocery store, over a hundred restaurants, and Ideal Park, plus a transit stop just steps away—which means you're not marooned if you'd rather not drive.
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Why people love it here
$249K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Cutler Gardens Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,690/mo
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Russ' Restaurant
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
60th Street Station (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Recent Sale Price
$249K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Ideal Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,650/mo
$1,525 – $1,800 · estimated range
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Cutler Gardens Area 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 Cutler Gardens Area home (around $249,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,677 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,677/mo | $44,725 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,930/mo | $51,478 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,016/mo | $53,747 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Cutler Gardens Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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 ~6,394 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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cutler Gardens Area 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
Ideal Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Russ' Restaurant
Restaurant
Russ's
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(5)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in Cutler Gardens Area: the details
Is Cutler Gardens Area a good place to live?
Cutler Gardens Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $249,000.
What does it cost to live in Cutler Gardens Area?
The typical home in Cutler Gardens Area goes for around $249,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Cutler Gardens Area
- What do homes cost in Cutler Gardens Area?
- The median home value in Cutler Gardens Area is about $249,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cutler Gardens Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cutler Gardens Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cutler Gardens Area?
- Cutler Gardens Area is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Cutler Gardens Area walkable?
- Cutler Gardens Area scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
