Mar-Jo Estates Area
Room to spread out, great value
13 homes for sale·Median $423K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.8/10
Most people picture country living as isolated, but Mar-Jo Estates Area proves that rural doesn't mean remote. Sitting on substantial lots averaging eleven acres each across twenty-three thousand acres, homes here run around $595K and feel genuinely removed from suburban sprawl—yet a grocery store sits just a mile away, and six restaurants are within walking distance or a short drive. The landscape is land itself: wide, uncluttered, the kind of place where your nearest neighbor isn't your only neighbor. New Richmond Bridge Park lies about two miles off, offering a quick escape without demanding a road trip.
Why people love it here
11.1 acre avg lots
- 1,373 homes
Near the water
- Silver Lake — 1.5 mi
- New Richmond Bridge Park: 8 min drive
- Ottawa County Trail: 20 min drive
$423K median
- 31 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mar-Jo Estates Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,872/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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31 homes sold in Mar-Jo Estates Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$423K
31 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
New Richmond Bridge Park
1.9 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
New Richmond Bridge Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Innocademy Allegan Campus
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
New Richmond Bridge Park
Crime in Mar-Jo Estates 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mar-Jo Estates Area home (around $423,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,800 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,800/mo | $74,671 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,224/mo | $85,979 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,366/mo | $89,753 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
13 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$56K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$175K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$1.4M
Per building
Price Per Unit
$688K
Median
Who actually lends in Mar-Jo Estates Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
Manlius Township
Source: manliustownship.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
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,281 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressFennville Fire Department (area coverage)
Likely served by Fennville area fire; confirm.
Services for Manlius · Source: manliustownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Mar-Jo Estates 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Hamilton Food Center
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Restaurant
Hawk's Nest
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(11)
School Number 1
Gidley School (site)
School Number 3
Colf School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Fennville Library
Frequently asked about Mar-Jo Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Mar-Jo Estates Area?
- The median home value in Mar-Jo Estates Area is about $423,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mar-Jo Estates Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Mar-Jo Estates Area right now, and 31 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mar-Jo Estates Area?
- Mar-Jo Estates Area is served by Innocademy Allegan Campus. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fennville Public High School (6/10).
- Is Mar-Jo Estates Area walkable?
- Mar-Jo Estates Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.