Byron Lakes
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
Byron Lakes is a neighborhood, part of Byron Center Public Schools and about 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $560,000.
37 homes for sale·Median $560K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.8/10
On the south edge of the Grand Rapids metro, this part of Byron Center pulls together a run of platted subdivisions — Railside, Southtown, Amber Creek, Providence Lake, and a dozen more — into one recognizable stretch. "Byron Lakes" is a name locals actually use (there are Byron Lakes apartments and a Byron Lakes Estates development), though the ground it covers here is really the central and southern neighborhoods of Byron Center rather than a single plat. Byron Township dates to 1836 and took its name from the English poet Lord Byron; the community earned its "Center" when the first post office opened at 84th Street and Byron Center Avenue, still the main downtown crossroads today. The old Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad left its mark too — you can read it in names like Railside and in the refurbished train depot that anchors Whistlestop Park.
Why people love it here
Byron Center West Middle School
- Middle — 1.7 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$560K median
- 95 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- KENT TRAILS: 2 min walk
- Byron Township Whistlestop Park: 11 min bike
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95 homes sold in Byron Lakes 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
Flood Risk
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Living in Byron Lakes: the details
Is Byron Lakes a good place to live?
Byron Lakes is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Byron Center Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $560,000.
What does it cost to live in Byron Lakes?
Homes range from around $376,000 for condos to $685,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 37 homes for sale here right now and 95 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Byron Lakes
- What do homes cost in Byron Lakes?
- The median home value in Byron Lakes is about $560,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Lakes housing market?
- there are 37 homes for sale in Byron Lakes right now, and 95 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Byron Lakes?
- Byron Lakes is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Lakes walkable?
- Byron Lakes scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
