East Martin
Solid value in a growing area
Median $173K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
The houses out here sit on real land—one, two, three acres isn't uncommon—and you feel that spaciousness the moment you turn onto a quiet road lined with mature trees. Most homes are ranch-style, built solid in the '60s and '70s, with owners who've clearly invested in updates: new roofs, remodeled kitchens with maple cabinets, open floor plans that let light flood through. The Gun River runs through the area, and Pratt Lake (a spring-fed gem with just 15 homes on its shore) sits close enough that water access is real if you want it; Gun Lake itself is only four miles south. Schools are nearby—you're literally a short drive from them—and the location punches above its weight for commuting: US-131 is just four and a half miles out, so reaching Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo doesn't eat your whole day. What defines this stretch is straightforward: room to breathe, well-maintained homes, and the kind of country quiet where you can actually hear the seasons change.
Why people love it here
$173K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in East Martin
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,171/mo
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School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Sixteen Public Access
Pratt Lake
Crime in East Martin 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Martin home (around $172,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,147 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,147/mo | $30,596 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,321/mo | $35,225 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,379/mo | $36,773 |
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.
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Martin Township
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Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Township publishes recycling calendar/hazardous waste events; curbside trash resident-arranged.
Allegan County recycling program
2026 Martin Township recycling collection calendar published.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard West Michigan provider; pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
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Nearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Town & Country Supermarket
Grocery Store
🏫 Schools(2)
School
Frequently asked about East Martin
- What do homes cost in East Martin?
- The median home value in East Martin is about $172,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Martin housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in East Martin right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Martin?
- East Martin is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is East Martin walkable?
- East Martin scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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