Koster Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $445K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 6.5/10
Driving through Koster Estates feels like landing in the middle of somebody else's momentum—nine acres of residential lots averaging just under a third-acre each, positioned where the pulse of Koster Estates Area actually reaches you. Homes here run around $419K, and they sit close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're making the commute in about 15 minutes flat, with Gerald R. Ford airport another 20 minutes beyond that. Walking matters: the nearest coffee shop is a 10-minute stroll, groceries a 14-minute one, and there are 132 restaurants within a mile—meaning you're not choosing between convenience and staying put, you're choosing between pizza and Thai. Kent Trails park lands less than a mile away if you need green space beyond your own lot, and a transit stop sits a 10-minute walk off, which means the subdivision itself isn't betting entirely on cars. It's the kind of subdivision that knows exactly what it is: compact, accessible, and plugged into the infrastructure that actually matters.
Why people love it here
$445K median
- 1 recent sale
12,693 sq ft avg lots
- 23 homes
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Median home price in Koster Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,021/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$445K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
23
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.23 ac – 0.73 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
KFC
+1 more
Red Geranium Cafe
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
+1 more
Gezon Park
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Byron Center/56th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Koster Estates 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 Koster Estates home (around $445,011) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,960 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,960/mo | $78,931 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,408/mo | $90,874 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,558/mo | $94,867 |
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.
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Koster Estates 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
KENT TRAILS
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Monelli's Italian Bar and Grill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Adams Protestant Reformed School
Pine Grove Learning Center
Grand View Elementary School
School
School
North-West Byron School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
Frequently asked about Koster Estates
- What do homes cost in Koster Estates?
- The median home value in Koster Estates is about $445,011. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Koster Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Koster Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Koster Estates?
- Koster Estates is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Grand View Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Koster Estates walkable?
- Koster Estates scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.