Walnut Ridge No.2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $619K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 7.8/10
Walnut Ridge No.2 is a 7-acre platted subdivision in the Marlo Farms Area, where the lots are laid out with genuine spacing—you're not shoulder-to-shoulder with your neighbors here. Homes run around $520K, and the Byron Center Public Schools district covers the area. A grocery store sits less than a mile away, and there are six restaurants within a mile if you don't feel like cooking—a coffee shop is a quick trip too. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 18 minutes by car, and Gerald R. Ford airport runs roughly 23 minutes, which keeps commutes reasonable without feeling urban. The real anchor, though, is Douglas Walker County Park just under a mile out—two parks within walking distance means green space isn't something you have to drive to find.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$619K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Walnut Ridge No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,201/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
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
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
Unnamed playground
Hilton Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge No.2 home (around $618,877) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $111k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,146 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,146/mo | $110,551 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,772/mo | $127,258 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,982/mo | $132,861 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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 · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Walnut Ridge 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
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
6
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(10)
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
School
Rider School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
+20 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
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 No.2
- What do homes cost in Walnut Ridge No.2?
- The median home value in Walnut Ridge No.2 is about $618,877. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Walnut Ridge No.2 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Walnut Ridge No.2 right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Walnut Ridge No.2?
- Walnut Ridge No.2 is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Walnut Ridge No.2 walkable?
- Walnut Ridge No.2 scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.