Marlo Farms Area
Strong schools draw families here
31 homes for sale·Median $474K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 7.8/10
Out here you're in a quietly growing stretch of Byron township where traditional homes sit on spacious lots and the feel stays small-town despite proximity to everything—downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty minutes away when you need it. A grocery and coffee shops are basically steps away, and there are sixty-some restaurants within a mile, so you're not lacking for options without feeling urban. The schools fall under Byron Center Public Schools, and the area has the kind of land-forward character that appeals to people building custom homes or wanting room to breathe; you'll see corner lots, wooded backdrops, and properties measured in acres rather than square feet. Byron Township Bicentennial Park and its trail network sit just under two miles off, which keeps the outdoors genuinely accessible. It's the sort of place where new construction happens steadily but without the feeling of being rushed.
Why people love it here
Byron Center West Middle School
- Middle — 1.5 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$474K median
- 78 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Marlo Farms Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,219/mo
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78 homes sold in Marlo Farms Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 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
Subway
+1 more
Full Circle Coffee
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
+1 more
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Marlo Farms 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 Marlo Farms Area home (around $474,200) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,154 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,154/mo | $84,108 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,631/mo | $96,834 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,791/mo | $101,090 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$69K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$399K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Marlo Farms 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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Marlo Farms 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Dick's Market
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Byron Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Byron Center Christian School
Rider School
Barney School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(20)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+17 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Marlo Farms Area
- What do homes cost in Marlo Farms Area?
- The median home value in Marlo Farms Area is about $474,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marlo Farms Area housing market?
- there are 31 homes for sale in Marlo Farms Area right now, and 78 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marlo Farms Area?
- Marlo Farms Area is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Marlo Farms Area walkable?
- Marlo Farms Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
