Maris Mills St. Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $510K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
Most people hear "Southeast Grand Rapids" and picture warehouse conversions miles from anything—but Maris Mills St. Add. sits in the thick of it, where a one-acre plat holds genuine walkability: coffee shops six minutes on foot, over 200 restaurants within a mile, and transit stops three minutes away. Homes here hover around $449K on tight lots (0.13 acres on average), reflecting what you get when density meets access—downtown is just under five minutes by car. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Pleasant Park is a four-minute walk if you need green space; 20 parks cluster within a mile. It's the kind of footprint that only works if you're genuinely done with sprawl, because you're buying nearness and street life, not land.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Heritage Hill Park: 5 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
$510K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Maris Mills St. Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,462/mo
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Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fannies Corner
Tasty Fish & Chicken
+1 more
Rowster
+1 more
Eastern Kille Wealthy
Heritage Hill Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
MLK/College (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$510K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
4238 sq ft – 0.15 ac
Crime in Maris Mills St. 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 Mills St. Add. home (around $510,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,392 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,392/mo | $90,457 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,905/mo | $104,145 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,077/mo | $108,722 |
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.
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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 Mills St. 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
Pleasant Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
100
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Grand Rapids High School
School
Morris School
Henry School
Madison Park School
Vandenberg School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Maris Mills St. Add.
- What do homes cost in Maris Mills St. Add.?
- The median home value in Maris Mills St. Add. is about $510,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maris Mills St. Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Maris Mills St. 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 Mills St. Add.?
- Maris Mills St. Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Maris Mills St. Add. walkable?
- Maris Mills St. Add. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.