Waters Edge
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $655K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.8/10
This 20-acre platted subdivision sits quietly within the Hollie Estates Area, where modest lots averaging a third of an acre keep things reasonably compact without feeling cramped. You're about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city—close enough to matter, far enough to forget about it. A handful of restaurants cluster within a mile, so dinner doesn't require much of a drive, and the nearest grocery lands just 1.4 miles out, which means you're not exactly roughing it. Byron Township Whistlestop Park is under a mile away if you want grass and fresh air without the production. Schools feed into Byron Center Public Schools, and the airport sits a reasonable 20 minutes off if you're doing the travel thing regularly. It's the kind of place where the subdivision itself isn't trying to be anything revolutionary—just solid, suburban living with enough nearby to keep life functional.
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Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$655K median
- 1 recent sale
14,379 sq ft avg lots
- 38 homes
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Median home price in Waters Edge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,447/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
$655K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
38
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.27 ac – 0.50 ac
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
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Byron Center Nutrition
+1 more
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
Anytime Fitness
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge home (around $655,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $118k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,412 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,412/mo | $117,651 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,078/mo | $135,414 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,302/mo | $141,384 |
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
~$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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Waters Edge 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
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Player’s Fuel LLC
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
Byron Center High School
School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
North-West Byron School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Waters Edge
- What do homes cost in Waters Edge?
- The median home value in Waters Edge is about $655,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Waters Edge housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Waters Edge right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Waters Edge?
- Waters Edge is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Waters Edge walkable?
- Waters Edge scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.