Providence Lake
Strong schools draw families here
Median $719K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 7.8/10
Golden hour hits different out here—the whole subdivision catches that late-afternoon light just right, and you realize why people stopped looking elsewhere. It's a 53-acre plat in the Hollie Estates Area where homes run around $687K, and the setup is genuinely low-friction: groceries about a mile away, six restaurants within a short drive, and Byron Township Whistlestop Park less than a mile if you want to stretch your legs. Schools fall under Byron Center Public Schools, and downtown Grand Rapids is close enough that you're not spending your whole evening in traffic—16 minutes or so. The neighborhood sits right in that pocket where you've got breathing room and access without feeling stranded, which explains why it keeps showing up on people's lists.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$719K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Providence Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,879/mo
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4 homes sold in Providence Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
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
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 Providence Lake 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 Providence Lake home (around $718,700) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $127k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,780 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,780/mo | $127,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,504/mo | $146,762 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,745/mo | $153,212 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 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 Providence Lake 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
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
Peking Inn
Restaurant
Mannie's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Connector to Kent Trails
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Providence Lake
- What do homes cost in Providence Lake?
- The median home value in Providence Lake is about $718,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Providence Lake housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Providence Lake right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Providence Lake?
- Providence Lake is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Providence Lake walkable?
- Providence Lake scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.