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Walnut Ridge

Strong schools draw families here

Median $695K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 7.8/10

🏙️11 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan

The moment you turn in, you feel the space—34 acres of land that actually breathes, where homes sit on proper lots instead of stacked like sardines. You're in the Marlo Farms Area, just 18.5 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to matter but far enough that you don't hear the city humming at night. Homes run around $695K, and you're zoned for Byron Center Public Schools. A grocery is a 9-minute walk away, and there are 42 restaurants within a mile—so you've got real options without the subdivision feeling like it exists in a vacuum. Byron Township Whistlestop Park sits about a mile down the road if you want to actually leave the house. The airport is 23 minutes out, which means business trips don't eat your whole morning.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
90

Countryside Elementary School

  • Elementary — 3.4 mi away
  • Byron Center
  • 4 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$695K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 8/10

School District: Byron Center Public Schools

9Countryside Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 589 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi
8Byron Center High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,339 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
8Byron Center West Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-09 · 673 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
7Robert L Nickels Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 03-07 · 702 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
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Frequently asked about Walnut Ridge

What do homes cost in Walnut Ridge?
The median home value in Walnut Ridge is about $694,507. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Walnut Ridge housing market?
there are 2 homes for sale in Walnut Ridge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Walnut Ridge?
Walnut Ridge is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
Is Walnut Ridge walkable?
Walnut Ridge scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 6/21/2026