Van Singel Farms No.2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $813K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 7.8/10
You'll notice right away how convenient everything feels here—a quick mile or so gets you to groceries, restaurants, and your morning coffee, all while keeping the neighborhood feeling like its own quiet corner of the Greater Grand Rapids area. This 10-acre subdivision draws families who value stability, with strong owner-occupied roots and solid schools through Byron Center Public Schools, plus Kent Trails park just over a mile away for those weekend adventures. It's the kind of place where a 24-minute commute feels manageable and neighbors tend to stick around.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$813K median
- 2 recent sales
18,056 sq ft avg lots
- 20 homes
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Median home price in Van Singel Farms No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,516/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$813K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.32 ac – 0.61 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Speedy Cafe
Biggby Coffee
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
M-6 Trail
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Van Singel Farms No.2 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 Van Singel Farms No.2 home (around $812,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $143k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,379 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,379/mo | $143,428 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,193/mo | $165,149 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,465/mo | $172,398 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Van Singel Farms No.2 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
KENT TRAILS
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant
Masa Sushi and Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
5th Degree Bar
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Marshall School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
School
North-West Byron School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Gezon Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Van Singel Farms No.2
- What do homes cost in Van Singel Farms No.2?
- The median home value in Van Singel Farms No.2 is about $812,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Van Singel Farms No.2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Van Singel Farms No.2 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Van Singel Farms No.2?
- Van Singel Farms No.2 is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Van Singel Farms No.2 walkable?
- Van Singel Farms No.2 scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.