Marlo Farms
Strong schools draw families here
Median $455K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 7.8/10
What catches most people off guard is that a seven-acre subdivision this close to downtown Grand Rapids—about eighteen minutes in—doesn't feel cramped; the homes here run around $455K and sit in an area with genuine shopping and dining density, forty-two restaurants within a mile and half a dozen grocers nearby. Byron Center Public Schools serves the neighborhood, and the nearest park is just over a mile away if you want green space without much of a drive. Coffee shops are close enough for a quick errand, and both the grocery and a good restaurant are walkable, which means you're not stranded if the weather keeps you off the roads for a day.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.5 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$455K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Marlo Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,089/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK Playground
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Marlo Farms 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 Marlo Farms home (around $455,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,026 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,026/mo | $80,702 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,484/mo | $92,913 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 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 Marlo Farms 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
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Rider School
+21 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Marlo Farms
- What do homes cost in Marlo Farms?
- The median home value in Marlo Farms is about $455,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marlo Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Marlo Farms right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marlo Farms?
- Marlo Farms is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Marlo Farms walkable?
- Marlo Farms scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.