Mar-Jon Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $460K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
Most people assume subdivisions in West Michigan are cookie-cutter sprawl, but Mar-Jon Plat—seven acres tucked along Cascade Road and Burton Street—reads more like a collection of genuine homesteads than a development plot. Lots average 1.17 acres, so you're not stacking houses shoulder-to-shoulder; there's actual breathing room here. Homes run around $365K, and Forest Hills Public Schools covers the area. You're about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly 14 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means commuting is real but not brutal. The neighborhood has real bones—Cascade Burton Park sits just a 13-minute walk away, and within a mile you've got two parks, 30 restaurants, a grocery store, and a coffee shop, so day-to-day errands don't require a road trip. If water access matters, Ada's Grand River Launch is under three miles out. This is the kind of place where you get some land without losing your footing in the city.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$460K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Cascade Rd & Burton St Area Trail: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Mar-Jon Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Mar-Jon Plat
- What do homes cost in Mar-Jon Plat?
- The median home value in Mar-Jon Plat is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mar-Jon Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mar-Jon Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mar-Jon Plat?
- Mar-Jon Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Mar-Jon Plat walkable?
- Mar-Jon Plat scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.