Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $228K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 5.2/10
The intersection itself feels anchored by that corner coffee shop—the kind of place where you can grab a cup and a pastry without breaking stride. What sticks with you is how walkable everything suddenly becomes: the grocery store is a quick jaunt, and you've got nine restaurants dotting the mile around you, with a taqueria or diner never more than a couple of minutes on foot. Hale Park sits right adjacent, and there are eleven parks altogether within a mile, so green space isn't something you have to hunt for. The neighborhood sprawls across 563 acres with generous lots averaging 0.68 acres—enough room to breathe without feeling stranded. It's about fifty minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport if you need that connection, but the real draw is the walkable core here, where daily life doesn't require a car for the basics.
Why people love it here
$228K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,548/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Ionia Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ionia City Market
Aunt Stephie's
+1 more
Sozo Coffee Roasting
Steele Street Brewery
McConnell Park
+1 more
Playground in E Washington St & Mill St Area
Bow Pond
Beach on Stage Rd
Ionia River Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Rite Aid
Ionia Community Library
Ionia Theatre
Crime in Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area home (around $228,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,516 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,516/mo | $40,440 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,746/mo | $46,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,823/mo | $48,605 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$141K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$26K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$288K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$144K
Median
Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave 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
Hale Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(14)
Saint Johns School
School
School
+9 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Steele St
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
Ionia Community Library
Frequently asked about Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area?
- The median home value in Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area is about $228,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area?
- Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area is served by Ionia Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ionia Middle School (7/10).
- Is Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area walkable?
- Jefferson St & W Lincoln Ave Area scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.