Martin Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $300K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
What surprises people about Martin Add. is how much happens within walking distance—a grocery store two minutes away, a dog park six minutes on foot, and 36 restaurants scattered throughout the surrounding mile—yet it still feels like a genuine neighborhood rather than a commercial corridor. The subdivision itself spans 11 acres with lots averaging about 0.39 acres, giving you enough breathing room without the sprawl. Homes here run around $372K, and you're served by Caledonia Community Schools. If you're commuting, Gerald R. Ford Airport is just under 12 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 28 minutes out. The real draw, though, is proximity to Emmons Lake—just a third of a mile from your front door—plus North Shore Park and three other parks within a mile, so outdoor space isn't something you're hunting for.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.0 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- bp: 4 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$300K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Martin Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
bp
Big O Smokehouse
+1 more
Starbucks
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
North Shore Park
+1 more
Caledonia Lakeside Park Playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
North Shore Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Median Sale Price
$300K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.22 ac – 0.67 ac
Crime in Martin 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 Martin Add. home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.org · 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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Martin 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
North Shore Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Big O Smokehouse
Restaurant
Cobblestone Plaza and Banquet Center
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Martin Add.
- What do homes cost in Martin Add.?
- The median home value in Martin Add. is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Martin Add.?
- Martin Add. is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Martin Add. walkable?
- Martin Add. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.