Monte Vista No. 2
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $114K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
Stretched across ten acres of West Michigan land where the horizon opens up to farms and quiet roads, Monte Vista No. 2 sits in the Hanna Lake Ave & 100th St Area with lots that run just over three acres apiece—the kind of space that lets you breathe. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward drive of about seventeen minutes when you need it, and the airport sits roughly twenty minutes away. A coffee shop lies just over a mile down the road, and a restaurant about a mile and a third beyond that, so you're not entirely removed from the rhythms of eating out, though you'll mostly be living in the kind of quiet that comes with acreage. Byron Center Public Schools serves the area, and Earle Brewer Park lands a mile or so off if you want a place to walk. Homes here run around $114K, which speaks to the modest practicality of the place—land, space, and a gentle distance from the busier world, all within reach.
Why people love it here
3.1 acre avg lots
- 3 homes
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$114K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Monte Vista No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$772/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$114K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
3
Median Lot Size
3.2 ac
2.5 ac – 3.7 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Robinson’s Popcorn
Sunrise Coffee Co.
FireRock Grille
Earle Brewer Park
Earle Brewer Park Playground
Ross Lake
Connector to Kent Trails
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Monte Vista No. 2 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,381 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Monte Vista No. 2 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
Earle Brewer Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(12)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Lindt Chocolate Shop
Café
Lola Lee’s Coffee & Books
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Monte Vista No. 2
- What do homes cost in Monte Vista No. 2?
- The median home value in Monte Vista No. 2 is about $113,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Monte Vista No. 2 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Monte Vista No. 2 right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Monte Vista No. 2?
- Monte Vista No. 2 is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Monte Vista No. 2 walkable?
- Monte Vista No. 2 scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.