Villas of Cook'S Crossing
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $520K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.5/10
So you're looking at a compact condo community on three acres where the lots run about 0.05 acres each—think low-maintenance living without the yard work headaches. Homes here run around $527K, which lands you in a development with straightforward access to the things you actually need: a coffee shop about 1.7 miles out, restaurants within 1.8 miles, and six grocery stores within a two-mile radius, so you're not hunting far for supplies. The Byron Center Public Schools district covers the area. Commute-wise, downtown Grand Rapids sits about 16 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly the same distance, which means you're close enough to the city without living in it. The nearest county park—Earle Brewer—is under a mile off, and there are three parks within walking distance if you want green space without the commitment of maintaining your own. It's the kind of setup that works if you want condo-scale simplicity with reasonable access to amenities and a reasonable commute, all without the "I'm an hour from everything" problem that plagues some developments further out.
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Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$520K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Villas of Cook'S Crossing
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,530/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$520K
1 recent sale
Units
11
Complex Size
2.7 ac
11 units
Expected Rent
$2,375/mo
$2,100 – $2,650 · wider-area estimate
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
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Villas of Cook'S Crossing 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 Villas of Cook'S Crossing home (around $520,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,503 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,503/mo | $93,402 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,031/mo | $107,504 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,209/mo | $112,244 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Cook's Crossing Condominium Association
Source: grar.com · unconfirmed
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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Villas of Cook'S Crossing 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
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gaines Marketplace
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Blain School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Villas of Cook'S Crossing
- What do homes cost in Villas of Cook'S Crossing?
- The median home value in Villas of Cook'S Crossing is about $520,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Villas of Cook'S Crossing housing market?
- no homes are listed in Villas of Cook'S Crossing right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Villas of Cook'S Crossing?
- Villas of Cook'S Crossing is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Villas of Cook'S Crossing walkable?
- Villas of Cook'S Crossing scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.