Planters Ridge
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $645K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 7.8/10
What catches people off guard is how much is actually within reach—you're looking at a tight 11-acre plat, but you've got two dozen restaurants within a mile, a grocery store a reasonable walk away, and Byron Township Whistlestop Park just eight minutes on foot if you want to grab some air. The lots are modest at about a third of an acre each, which means you're not out here maintaining some sprawling property, but you're also only 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it. Byron Center Public Schools serves the area, and the whole setup sits in the Byron Oaks No. 2 Area, so there's real infrastructure already in place—three parks within a mile, decent access to shopping and coffee spots. It's the kind of spot where you get suburban living without feeling isolated.
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Why people love it here
Byron Center High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$645K median
- 1 recent sale
13,926 sq ft avg lots
- 27 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Planters Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,379/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$645K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.25 ac – 0.47 ac
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,300 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Player’s Fuel LLC
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Anytime Fitness
Metro Way/Metro Ct (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Planters Ridge 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 Planters Ridge home (around $645,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $116k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,345 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,345/mo | $115,854 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,000/mo | $133,346 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,221/mo | $139,225 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Planters Ridge 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 Whistlestop Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center High School
School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Marshall School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
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Frequently asked about Planters Ridge
- What do homes cost in Planters Ridge?
- The median home value in Planters Ridge is about $645,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Planters Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Planters Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Planters Ridge?
- Planters Ridge is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Planters Ridge walkable?
- Planters Ridge scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.