Evelyn Plains
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $387K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.0/10
You'll feel the quiet as soon as you turn in—Evelyn Plains sits on just 5 acres in the Marlo Farms Area, where each lot averages about half an acre, giving everyone breathing room without sprawl. Downtown Grand Rapids is 15 minutes away, which means you get that suburban calm without actually being stranded, and the airport sits another 4 minutes beyond that. Homes here run around $387K, and they're within the Byron Center Public Schools district. A restaurant is only a 7-minute walk, coffee shops are 11 minutes out, and there are six restaurants within a mile if you want options without driving far. Douglas Walker County Park is a 10-minute walk if you need green space, and you've got two parks within a mile total—plus six grocery stores within a couple miles when you stock up.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.1 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
24,664 sq ft avg lots
- 7 homes
$387K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Evelyn Plains
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,628/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$387K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.49 ac
0.40 ac – 1.1 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila Byron Center
+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
M-6 Trail
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Evelyn Plains 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · unconfirmed
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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 Evelyn Plains 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(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(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(4)
+1 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 Evelyn Plains
- What do homes cost in Evelyn Plains?
- The median home value in Evelyn Plains is about $387,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Evelyn Plains?
- Evelyn Plains is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Evelyn Plains walkable?
- Evelyn Plains scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.