Gordon Square Area
Strong schools draw families here
1 home for sale·Median $358K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
The first thing you'd notice pulling in is the mix—industrial bones and growing retail alongside solid residential blocks, all threaded through by quick access to downtown and the airport (15 to 20 minutes, depending on where you're headed). Restaurants and coffee shops are right there at street level, with 36 more scattered across a mile radius, so you're never hunting far for lunch or a good cup. Two parks sit within walking distance, and Douglas Walker Park is about a 15-minute walk if you want green space and trails without leaving the neighborhood. Grocery options abound—a dozen stores within two miles, with the nearest just over a mile away. This stretch of Byron township feeds the Byron Center Public Schools district, and the bones of the place—mature trees, solid ranch homes, finished basements, updated kitchens—suggest a community that's been here a while and isn't rushing anywhere. The industrial character keeps things real and unpretentious, while the 466 acres give everything room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$358K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Gordon Square Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,428/mo
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Based on 5 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
Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila Byron Center
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
+1 more
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
+1 more
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed 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 Gordon Square 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 Gordon Square Area home (around $357,600) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,378 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,378/mo | $63,427 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,738/mo | $73,024 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,859/mo | $76,233 |
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.
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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,381 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 Gordon Square 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
Douglas Walker Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(19)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Anna's House - Byron Center
Restaurant
Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila Byron Center
Restaurant
76th St Auto/Truck Plaza
Restaurant
76 Diner Byron Center
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Blain School
Byron Center High School
School
Countryside Elementary School
School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gordon Square Area
- What do homes cost in Gordon Square Area?
- The median home value in Gordon Square Area is about $357,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gordon Square Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Gordon Square Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gordon Square Area?
- Gordon Square Area is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Gordon Square Area walkable?
- Gordon Square Area scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
