J. B. Martins Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $300K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
The moment you turn onto the tree-lined streets here, you feel the weight lift—you're steps from downtown Grand Rapids but surrounded by the green sprawl of John Ball Park, where parks outnumber blocks and the zoo's distant sounds blend into the everyday rhythm. J. B. Martins Add. sits at the heart of it, a five-acre pocket of traditional homes built close enough to walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and groceries in minutes, yet far enough removed to breathe. The neighborhood has real bones: tree cover, modest lots averaging a twelfth of an acre, and direct access to transit just steps away.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lane/Lake Michigan (NB): 2 min walk
- 25 places within a 10 min walk
$300K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 100 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley School Park: 5 min walk
- Lexington Park: 7 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in J. B. Martins Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Parkway Tropics
+1 more
Sibley School Park
+1 more
Sibley School Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$300K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
43
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.23 ac
Expected Rent
$1,650/mo
$1,450 – $1,850 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sibley School Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
100
within 1 mile
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in J. B. Martins Add. 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 J. B. Martins Add. home (around $300,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,021 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,021/mo | $53,886 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,326/mo | $62,021 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,428/mo | $64,756 |
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.
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for J. B. Martins Add. 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
Sacred Heart School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about J. B. Martins Add.
- What do homes cost in J. B. Martins Add.?
- The median home value in J. B. Martins Add. is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the J. B. Martins Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in J. B. Martins Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve J. B. Martins Add.?
- J. B. Martins Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is J. B. Martins Add. walkable?
- J. B. Martins Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.