Hollie Estates Area
Strong schools draw families here
14 homes for sale·Median $353K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.8/10
Out here, your morning coffee run is a short hop—under a mile to grab a cup—and dinner options are genuinely close by, with over 75 restaurants within walking distance or a quick drive. The neighborhood itself spreads across nearly 1,400 acres of ranch-style homes, mostly sitting on lots around three-quarters of an acre, giving you real breathing room without feeling remote. Ponds dot the landscape, and Byron Center Public Schools serves the area. You're well-positioned geographically—downtown Grand Rapids is about 15 minutes away, and the airport lands in under 20, so you're not stranded if you need to get somewhere. Whistlestop Park with its trail system is less than a mile out, and the grocery stores and coffee shops clustered nearby mean your weekly errands don't eat up your Saturday.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$353K median
- 81 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Providence Lake: 13 min walk
- Connector to Kent Trails: 6 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hollie Estates Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,393/mo
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81 homes sold in Hollie Estates Area 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
Median Sale · Houses
$630K
22 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$336K
59 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
0.9 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Player’s Fuel LLC
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Anytime Fitness
Gezon/Burlingame (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Hollie Estates 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 Hollie Estates Area home (around $352,500) 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 $2,345 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,345/mo | $62,522 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,699/mo | $71,982 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,818/mo | $75,146 |
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.
Who actually lends in Hollie Estates Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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 ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Hollie Estates 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.
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Peking Inn
Restaurant
+5 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Connector to Kent Trails
Bike Path
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hollie Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Hollie Estates Area?
- The median home value in Hollie Estates Area is about $352,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hollie Estates Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Hollie Estates Area right now, and 81 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hollie Estates Area?
- Hollie Estates Area is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Hollie Estates Area walkable?
- Hollie Estates Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
