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Township23268.8 acres

Tyrone Township

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🏙️20 mito Downtown GR
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Schools
53

Average schools

  • Kent City Community Schools
  • 3 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10

This rural township in Kent County offers the perfect blend of country living and convenient access to urban amenities. Rolling farmland, wooded areas, and scattered lakes define the landscape, with Rogue Lake providing recreational opportunities for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The township's agricultural heritage remains strong, with working farms and open spaces creating a peaceful, small-town atmosphere that feels worlds away from city life, yet remains accessible to Grand Rapids for work and entertainment.

The community attracts families seeking affordable housing in a quiet setting, hobby farmers looking for acreage, and retirees drawn to the slower pace of rural life. Many residents appreciate the ability to keep horses, maintain large gardens, or simply enjoy the privacy that comes with larger lot sizes. Students attend Kent City Community Schools, and while the school ratings are modest, the district serves a tight-knit community where students receive personalized attention.

With only a handful of active listings at any given time, the local real estate market moves at a measured pace, reflecting the township's stable, established character. The area appeals particularly to those seeking value in their housing dollar while maintaining reasonable commuting distance to employment centers. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the rural road network for cycling, the proximity to state land for hunting, and the generally quiet environment perfect for those wanting to escape suburban density.

Nearby Schools

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 7/10

School District: Kent City Community Schools

7Kent City High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 416 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Kent City Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 563 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Kent City Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 275 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

LONG LAKE PARK

4.3 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Rogue Lake

4.5 mi

Condos(23)

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026