Railside West No.7
Solid value in a growing area
Median $764K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 7.8/10
This 27-acre subdivision stands out for its genuinely affordable homes—median values around $79K—where the vast majority of neighbors actually own their places, creating that rare blend of stability and accessible entry into homeownership. Kids here belong to Byron Center Public Schools, and the community sits just over a mile from Kent Trails park, making it easy to find a quick nature break between work commutes that average under 24 minutes. A grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurants all cluster within a mile or two, so daily life tends to happen on foot or with minimal fuss.
Why people love it here
$764K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Byron Center West Middle School
- Middle — 0.9 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Railside West No.7
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,189/mo
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9 homes sold in Railside West No.7 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
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
McDonald's
Full Circle Coffee
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
KENT TRAILS
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Rebuild Fitness
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Railside West No.7 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 Railside West No.7 home (around $764,335) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $136k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,084 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,084/mo | $135,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,853/mo | $156,081 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,110/mo | $162,941 |
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
~$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 Railside West No.7 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
KENT TRAILS
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(13)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Byron Family Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Byron Center Nutrition
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+10 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(25)
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Van Nest School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Douglas Walker Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
Frequently asked about Railside West No.7
- What do homes cost in Railside West No.7?
- The median home value in Railside West No.7 is about $764,335. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Railside West No.7 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Railside West No.7 right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Railside West No.7?
- Railside West No.7 is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Railside West No.7 walkable?
- Railside West No.7 scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.