Marne
Urban energy, solid value
Median $385K·Walkability 7.6/10·Schools 4.2/10
Driving through this unincorporated community 12 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, you'll find yourself surrounded by acreage—five, ten, twenty acres at a stretch—with mature trees and enough space to actually breathe. The real draw is Berlin Raceway, a 7/16-mile paved oval that's been hosting NASCAR-sanctioned races and ARCA events since 1950; on race nights the whole area hums. There's the Musketawa Trail trailhead for walking and biking, a couple golf courses, and the historic railroad depot—once an interurban stop, now a restaurant and Lions club gathering spot. The Berlin Fair pulls the community together with seasonal events at the fairgrounds. Homes here sit on substantial lots with garages for toys and outbuildings, creek views, wooded pockets teeming with deer and turkey. It's the kind of place where you get land and privacy without feeling cut off; downtown Grand Rapids is a short drive away. Wright Township handles the administration, and Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area.
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
$385K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Veterans Park: 3 min walk
- Musketawa Trail: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Marne
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,612/mo
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16 homes sold in Marne this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMeijer
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
The Depot Cafe
The Pickle Back
Veterans Park
Mud Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Musketawa Trail
Deer Creek Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Crime in Marne 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Marne home (around $384,700) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,154 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,985/mo | $79,593 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,116/mo | $83,103 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$46K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$190K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Wright Township
Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov · 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressWright-Tallmadge Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Wright and Tallmadge townships, 1565 Jackson St, Marne.
Services for Wright · Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Marne 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.
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
76 Diner Coopersville
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Depot Cafe
Café
🏫 Schools(17)
Carroll School
Clayton School
Diamond School
Lillie School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Marne
- What do homes cost in Marne?
- The median home value in Marne is about $384,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marne housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Marne right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marne?
- Marne is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Marne walkable?
- Marne scores 7.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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