Mar-Law Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $316K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
You're looking at a compact seven-acre subdivision where the lots are modest—around a quarter-acre each—and homes run right around $272K. What makes it work is the location: downtown Grand Rapids is just under 11 minutes away by car, and the airport sits at about 22 minutes, so you're not marooned in the suburbs. Jackson Park is a two-minute walk, and there are three more parks within a mile if you want options. The restaurant scene is surprisingly thick for the area—72 spots within a mile, plus a coffee shop just a mile out and groceries even closer at 0.8 miles. A transit stop is five minutes on foot. It sits within Wyoming Public Schools and is part of the larger Whalen Eardley Ranch Sites Area, which means you're in a pocket where things are built out and connected without feeling crowded.
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Why people love it here
$316K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 6 min bike
- Lions Park: 4 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mar-Law Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,145/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$316K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.15 ac – 0.55 ac
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jackson Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
+1 more
Jackson Park
+1 more
Prairie Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
36th/Burlingame (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Mar-Law Plat 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 Mar-Law Plat home (around $316,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,128 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,128/mo | $56,760 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,450/mo | $65,329 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,210 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Mar-Law Plat 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
Elie’s Ice Cream
Restaurant
Taco's El Caporal - Burlingame
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Wyoming Intermediate School
Wyoming High School
School
Gladiola Elementary School
School
West Elementary School
School
Rogers Lane School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Mar-Law Plat
- What do homes cost in Mar-Law Plat?
- The median home value in Mar-Law Plat is about $316,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mar-Law Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mar-Law 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-Law Plat?
- Mar-Law Plat is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Mar-Law Plat walkable?
- Mar-Law Plat scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.