Walnut Ridge
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $695K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 7.8/10
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. 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.
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Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.4 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$695K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Walnut Ridge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,715/mo
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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
$695K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,300 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Unnamed playground
Hilton Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge home (around $694,507) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,678 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,678/mo | $124,747 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,384/mo | $143,581 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,622/mo | $149,912 |
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.
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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Walnut Ridge 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
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Rider School
+21 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
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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 is 1 home 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.