Railview Ridge
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $865K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 7.8/10
A tree line marks the eastern edge of Railview Ridge, where twenty-five acres of platted lots rise just outside the Byron Oaks area. The subdivision sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—twenty minutes by car—that you're not stranded, but far enough out that you get actual land. Byron Township Bicentennial Park is a four-minute walk, and there's a coffee shop three minutes away on foot; dining options number around forty-eight within a mile, so you're not cooking every night unless you want to. Homes here run around nine hundred eighty-five thousand dollars.
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Why people love it here
Brown Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Kent Trails: 2 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$865K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Railview Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,872/mo
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5 homes sold in Railview Ridge 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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Full Circle Coffee
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park Playground
Reflections 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
Median Sale Price
$865K
5 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,300 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Crime in Railview 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 Railview Ridge home (around $865,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $155k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,826 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,826/mo | $155,371 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,706/mo | $178,829 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,002/mo | $186,713 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Railview 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 Bicentennial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(17)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Fast Food
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Byron Center Nutrition
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+9 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 Christian School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
Byron Center High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
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Frequently asked about Railview Ridge
- What do homes cost in Railview Ridge?
- The median home value in Railview Ridge is about $865,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Railview Ridge housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Railview Ridge right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Railview Ridge?
- Railview Ridge is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Railview Ridge walkable?
- Railview Ridge scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.