Maris Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $236K·Walkability 7.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
Most people imagine Midtown as all energy and noise—but Maris Add. sits in the quiet pocket where that hustle actually makes sense. Two acres tucked into one of the city's most walkable corners, where you can be steps from the constant hum of Michigan Street's restaurants and coffee shops, yet set back enough to breathe. Homes here run around $262,000, mostly modest lots that hold older brick and frame cottages updated for real living. The nearest park is a four-minute walk, and there are nineteen within a mile. Downtown is four minutes by car; the airport twenty or so. You're not removed from the city—you're woven into Midtown at its most practical.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$236K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 95 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 3 min walk
- Congress Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Maris Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,601/mo
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Gorden Food Service
Curry Kitchen
+1 more
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Hard Times
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Midtown Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fulton/Diamond (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$236K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
3703 sq ft
2008 sq ft – 0.14 ac
Crime in Maris 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 Maris Add. home (around $235,800) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,568 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,568/mo | $41,823 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,806/mo | $48,152 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,885/mo | $50,268 |
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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 Maris 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Dirty Plate Bistro
Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Africa Ethiopian Cuisine
Restaurant
Little Africa Cuisine
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Stovetop Roasters
Café
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
Café
Mad cap coffee
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
William C. Abney Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Hillcrest School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Maris Add.
- What do homes cost in Maris Add.?
- The median home value in Maris Add. is about $235,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maris Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Maris Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Maris Add.?
- Maris Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Maris Add. walkable?
- Maris Add. scores 7.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.