Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area
Easy outdoor access
4 homes for sale·Median $267K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.7/10
You'll drive nearly 50 minutes to reach downtown, which sounds like exile until you realize that's exactly the point—open land, room to breathe, a lot size that doesn't feel apologetic. Green Lake sits less than half a mile away, and Central Riverside Park is right there, with three more parks within a mile if you're the type to have options. The grocery is close enough for a quick walk, coffee too, and restaurants are about a mile out, which means you're far enough from the usual commercial hum but not stranded. It's the kind of stretch where space and access coexist without apology, and if you've bounced between packed neighborhoods before, you'll recognize why someone settles here on purpose.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 11 min walk
- Flat River Trail: 7 min bike
$267K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,816/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Riverside Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
Third Wave Coffee Shop
American Legion
Central Riverside Park
+1 more
Playground in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area
Haney Lake
Flat River Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Leppinks Pharmacy
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Crime in Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area home (around $267,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,779 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,779/mo | $47,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,048/mo | $54,615 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,138/mo | $57,015 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$100K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$80K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,319 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area 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(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Leppinks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area
- What do homes cost in Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area?
- The median home value in Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area is about $267,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area?
- Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area walkable?
- Martha St & Long Lake Rd Area (Ionia) Area scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.