Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area is a neighborhood, part of Byron Center Public Schools and about 11 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $355K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.7/10
You're looking at a big, sprawling stretch of land out here—over 1,500 acres of the kind of space that gives you room to breathe. It's the type of place where homes sit on acreage, where you've got room for barns and ponds and actual green views in every direction, and where the houses themselves tend to be the kind of projects people pour themselves into: farmhouses getting completely reimagined, country properties with solid bones, homes with actual character rather than cookie-cutter. The area feels purposefully spaced out, more rural than suburban, and that's by design—you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute is nothing (about 21 minutes), but far enough away that you're living in your own pocket. Grocery runs are under three miles, and if you want coffee or dinner, there's something within a couple of miles or a short drive. Schools fall under Byron Center Public Schools, which carry serious weight in the region. The real draw, though, is the land itself—acreage, privacy, and the kind of quiet you actually feel, with the Kent Trails just two miles away whenever you want to get out and move.
Why people love it here
Byron Center West Middle School
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$355K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
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Living in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area: the details
Is Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area a good place to live?
Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Byron Center Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
What does it cost to live in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area?
The typical home in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area goes for around $355,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area?
- Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area walkable?
- Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.