Rivendell Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $335K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 8.3/10
The sunsets here have a particular slant to them—those west-facing views that come with the end units catch the light in a way that makes an ordinary evening feel like something worth pausing for. The condos themselves are modest in their ambition: three bedrooms, three bathrooms, open floor plans with vaulted ceilings, and square footage hovering around twelve hundred. What sets them apart is the design choice to make the end units feel less like condos and more like detached homes, complete with attached garages and private entries that give you your own front door. Spread across two acres, the development has the kind of quiet that comes not from isolation but from thoughtful spacing—you're close enough to neighbors to have community, far enough to have breathing room.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$335K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Rivendell Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$335K
1 recent sale
Units
8
Complex Size
2.3 ac
8 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Poncho's Tacos
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
FireRock Grille
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Rivendell Estates 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 Rivendell Estates home (around $335,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,228 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,228/mo | $59,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,565/mo | $68,409 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,678/mo | $71,415 |
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
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,381 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Rivendell Estates 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
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Restaurant
76 Diner Byron Center
Restaurant
76th St Auto/Truck Plaza
Restaurant
Mannie's Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Countryside Elementary School
School
Blain School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Rivendell Estates
- What do homes cost in Rivendell Estates?
- The median home value in Rivendell Estates is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rivendell Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Rivendell Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rivendell Estates?
- Rivendell Estates is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Rivendell Estates walkable?
- Rivendell Estates scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.