Planters Ridge IV
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 7.8/10
If someone asks what Planters Ridge IV is, just say it's a 19-acre subdivision where homes run around $1.1M and you're looking at stone and stucco Traditional-style houses built to last—the kind of place where you're not cramped onto a postage stamp. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 17 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport is 22 minutes out, so you're close enough to the city without living in it.
Why people love it here
Brown Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 10 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Planters Ridge IV
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,559/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
China Kitchen
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Planters Ridge IV 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 IV home (around $1,113,410) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $197k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,406 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,406/mo | $197,483 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,526/mo | $227,364 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,901/mo | $237,356 |
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
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 Planters Ridge IV 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
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(18)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 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(9)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Douglas Walker Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Planters Ridge IV
- What do homes cost in Planters Ridge IV?
- The median home value in Planters Ridge IV is about $1,113,410. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Planters Ridge IV housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Planters Ridge IV right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Planters Ridge IV?
- Planters Ridge IV is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Planters Ridge IV walkable?
- Planters Ridge IV scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.