The Commons at Sierrafield
Strong schools draw families here
Median $282K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
You're pulling into a quiet corner of Hollie Estates Area where brick ranch homes sit spread across 27 acres of low-key residential space. There's room to breathe here — the kind of setup where you're not stacked on top of your neighbors, and a short drive lands you downtown Grand Rapids in about 15 minutes or the airport in under 20. A handful of restaurants cluster within a mile, a grocery run is about a mile and a half away, and if you want coffee you're looking at roughly a quarter hour by car. Byron Township Whistlestop Park sits just over the hill at a mile out, which means some breathing room without having to plan an expedition. Homes here run around $325K, and they're anchored in Byron Center Public Schools. The real draw is the space — 27 acres of modest, straightforward living that doesn't ask you to choose between access and elbow room.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$282K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Commons at Sierrafield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,911/mo
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11 homes sold in The Commons at Sierrafield this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$282K
11 sales in last 12mo
Units
216
Complex Size
26.9 ac
216 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Player’s Fuel LLC
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Douglas Walker Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Anytime Fitness
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in The Commons at Sierrafield 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 The Commons at Sierrafield home (around $281,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,872 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,872/mo | $49,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,156/mo | $57,484 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,250/mo | $60,010 |
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
Commons At Sierrafields Condos
Managed by James Miller
Source: grar · 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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 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 Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for The Commons at Sierrafield 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 Whistlestop Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
Mannie's Pizza
Restaurant
76th St Auto/Truck Plaza
Restaurant
76 Diner Byron Center
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
Byron Center High School
School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Blain School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Connector to Kent Trails
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Commons at Sierrafield
- What do homes cost in The Commons at Sierrafield?
- The median home value in The Commons at Sierrafield is about $281,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Commons at Sierrafield housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in The Commons at Sierrafield right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Commons at Sierrafield?
- The Commons at Sierrafield is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is The Commons at Sierrafield walkable?
- The Commons at Sierrafield scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.