Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area
Strong schools draw families here
1 home 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
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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Based on 3 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
Railside Bar & Grill
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
+1 more
KENT TRAILS
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Kenowa Trail
Rebuild Fitness
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area 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 Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area home (around $355,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,361 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,361/mo | $62,965 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,493 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,838/mo | $75,679 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$150K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$2.2M
Per listing
Who actually lends in Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,300 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Wilson Ave & M-6 Fwy Area 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
KENT TRAILS
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(13)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club
Restaurant
Railside Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Andiamo's Pizza
Fast Food
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+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(28)
Van Nest School
Bell School
North-West Byron School
Star School
West Middle School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
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 is 1 home 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.