Ravines at Railside Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $560K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 7.8/10
You'll notice the tree line first as you turn onto the property—a solid green border that gives the whole 16-acre site a real sense of separation from the road noise. Inside, the condos are mostly ranch-style, stone and siding construction, the kind of architecture that doesn't age like milk, and homes here run around $575K. It's a straightforward layout: three parks within a mile, plus Kent Trails is just a 9-minute walk if you want to actually get outside. Downtown Grand Rapids is 17 minutes away by car, which means you're close enough to grab dinner without the commute feeling like penance—and there are six restaurants within a mile if you'd rather stay put. You've got a coffee shop and grocery store about a mile out, though there are a dozen grocery options within two miles if you want to shop around. Byron Center Public Schools handles the education side of things. The real win, though, is how the ravines cut through the place—they're what give this development its character, breaking up what could've been a generic condo grid into something with actual topology and drainage that keeps things from pooling up every time it rains.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$560K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ravines at Railside Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,802/mo
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5 homes sold in Ravines at Railside Condominiums 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
Railside Bar & Grill
+1 more
Byron Center Nutrition
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Transformation Personal Fitness
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Ravines at Railside Condominiums 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 Ravines at Railside Condominiums home (around $560,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,725 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,725/mo | $99,326 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,288/mo | $114,355 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,477/mo | $119,381 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Ravines at Railside Condominium Association
Managed by Bosgraaf Homes (developer)
Source: ravinesatrailside.com · unconfirmed
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 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 Ravines at Railside Condominiums 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Boardwalk Subs
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Full Circle Coffee
Café
Byron Center Nutrition
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Marshall School
Van Nest School
North-West Byron School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
Douglas Walker Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Ravines at Railside Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Ravines at Railside Condominiums?
- The median home value in Ravines at Railside Condominiums is about $560,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ravines at Railside Condominiums housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ravines at Railside Condominiums right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ravines at Railside Condominiums?
- Ravines at Railside Condominiums is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Ravines at Railside Condominiums walkable?
- Ravines at Railside Condominiums scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.