Stevens Pointe Townhouses
Strong schools draw families here
Median $285K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
US-131 runs right past Stevens Pointe, which means you're about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and closer still to the Gerald R. Ford airport, though what you'll actually notice is how easy it is to slip out to Tanger Outlets or disappear into the wooded views from your back deck. The townhouses here run around $290K, and you get the maintenance-free condo life without someone dictating what color your shutters should be—there's no age limit, pets are fine, and the Byron Center Public Schools district sits just outside your door. The development itself is smaller, 10 acres with walking trails and a pool that actually get used, and because you're in Gaines Township, the tax bill won't make you weep. A coffee shop is about 1.3 miles away, a restaurant roughly 1.5, and if you want to stretch your legs seriously, Earle Brewer County Park is an easy walk. The units vary—some have walk-out basements, most come with a little privacy from the trees around you—and the fact that the final units just wrapped suggests you're not moving into someone else's worn-in neighborhood. This isn't the kind of place that makes headlines; it's the kind where you just live.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$285K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK: 7 min bike
- Earle Brewer Park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Stevens Pointe Townhouses
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
0.5 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
Poncho's Tacos
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
FireRock Grille
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Inidan Lake
+1 more
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Stevens Pointe Townhouses 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 Stevens Pointe Townhouses home (around $285,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,896/mo | $50,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,756 |
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 Stevens Pointe Townhouses 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(22)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gaines Marketplace
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(20)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Countryside Elementary School
School
Blain School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Stevens Pointe Townhouses
- What do homes cost in Stevens Pointe Townhouses?
- The median home value in Stevens Pointe Townhouses is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Stevens Pointe Townhouses?
- Stevens Pointe Townhouses is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Stevens Pointe Townhouses walkable?
- Stevens Pointe Townhouses scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.