S Division Ave & 76th St Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
S Division Ave & 76th St Area is a neighborhood, part of Byron Center Public Schools and about 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $355K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
Just south of Grand Rapids, this area sits within Gaines charter township on a residential stretch where two-story homes and condos occupy spacious lots—many with creek views or wooded backyard privacy—and where you're more likely to hear birdsong than traffic despite being minutes from downtown. The neighborhood clusters around Byron Center Public Schools boundaries; Earle Brewer County Park anchors the area with trails just a five-minute walk from most addresses. Coffee and casual dining sit within a 10-minute walk or quick drive, with a dozen restaurants and grocer options scattered across the surrounding mile—everything you need without feeling crammed in. Downtown is a straightforward 15-minute drive, and the airport 17 minutes south, making this a practical perch between urban convenience and the kind of quiet that comes from living on country-sized land.
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Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$355K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK: 10 min bike
- Earle Brewer Park: 11 min bike
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Median home price in S Division Ave & 76th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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10 homes sold in S Division Ave & 76th St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Median Sale · Houses
$412K
5 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$345K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$2,625/mo
$2,300 – $2,925 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Robinson’s Popcorn
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
FireRock Grille
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Inidan Lake
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in S Division Ave & 76th St Area 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 S Division Ave & 76th St Area home (around $355,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,391 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,391/mo | $63,765 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,392 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,874/mo | $76,628 |
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.
Who actually lends in S Division Ave & 76th St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
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 with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for S Division Ave & 76th St Area 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.
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in S Division Ave & 76th St Area: the details
Is S Division Ave & 76th St Area a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, S Division Ave & 76th St Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Byron Center Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $355,000.
What does it cost to live in S Division Ave & 76th St Area?
The median home value in S Division Ave & 76th St Area is about $355,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 10 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about S Division Ave & 76th St Area
- What do homes cost in S Division Ave & 76th St Area?
- The median home value in S Division Ave & 76th St Area is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Division Ave & 76th St Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in S Division Ave & 76th St Area right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Division Ave & 76th St Area?
- S Division Ave & 76th St Area is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is S Division Ave & 76th St Area walkable?
- S Division Ave & 76th St Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
