Homer Cooper Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $400K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 7.8/10
The plat sits on 4 acres with lots averaging just over a third of an acre—modest enough to keep things compact, but with enough breathing room. A restaurant is about a 3-minute walk away, and there are 48 of them within a mile, which means the neighborhood doesn't feel isolated when you're craving dinner out. Byron Township Bicentennial Park is a quick walk too, and three parks cluster nearby. Grocery shopping is manageable on foot at 7 minutes, and coffee is around the corner.
Why people love it here
Brown Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Little Caesars: 4 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$400K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Homer Cooper Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,716/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Little Caesars
+1 more
Byron Center Nutrition
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Recent Sale Price
$400K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.24 ac – 0.43 ac
Crime in Homer Cooper Plat 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 Homer Cooper Plat home (around $400,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,661 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,661/mo | $70,947 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,063/mo | $81,682 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,198/mo | $85,272 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Homer Cooper Plat 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
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(17)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Boardwalk Subs
Fast Food
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Byron Center Nutrition
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Byron Center Christian School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
Byron Center High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Kent Trails
Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Homer Cooper Plat
- What do homes cost in Homer Cooper Plat?
- The median home value in Homer Cooper Plat is about $400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Homer Cooper Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Homer Cooper Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Homer Cooper Plat?
- Homer Cooper Plat is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Homer Cooper Plat walkable?
- Homer Cooper Plat scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.