Tyrone
Surrounded by nature
11 homes for sale·Median $337K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 5.3/10
When you roll into Tyrone Township, the first thing you notice is the space—rolling hills give way to open acreage, and the roads feel less like routes and more like suggestions. Lake Shannon, a 250-acre all-sports lake known for crystal-clear water, anchors the recreational life here, alongside smaller lakes like Runyan that draw fishing and boating traffic year-round. The township sits about 37 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids, positioned along U.S. Route 23 in a way that keeps you connected without feeling crowded. Homes here, mostly traditional builds, average around $335K and tend toward the kind of permanence that comes with ownership—people stay. Schools fall under Kent City Community Schools. A grocery store sits about three miles away, and the Howard Christensen Nature Center is just over two miles off, so if you want to hike without much fuss, it's there. The real draw, though, isn't convenience—it's the fact that Tyrone was first settled in 1834 and still feels like a place where land matters more than strip malls, where a boat launch is closer than downtown, and where the loudest thing on most nights is still the weather.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- Snow Lake: 7 min bike
- Park in Sparta Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area: 9 min drive
$72K median household income
- $337K median · 56 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Tyrone
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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56 homes sold in Tyrone this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Howard Christensen Nature Center
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Sparta Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area
Playground in 20 Mile Rd & Peach Ridge Ave Area
Snow Lake
Beach at Long Lake Park
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Most of Tyrone is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Tyrone alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Tyrone home (around $337,453) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,037 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Tyrone household earns $71,875 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $459,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,037/mo | $54,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,376/mo | $63,370 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,490/mo | $66,399 |
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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
12 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$20K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$87K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Tyrone, 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.
Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Tyrone 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.
Median Income
$72K
Home Value (Census)
$228K
🍕 Restaurants(6)
El Tulteco
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Longcore School
School
Clark School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Tyrone
- What do homes cost in Tyrone?
- The median home value in Tyrone is about $337,453. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tyrone housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Tyrone right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tyrone?
- Tyrone is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Tyrone walkable?
- Tyrone scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
