Martin
Solid value in a growing area
7 homes for sale·Median $290K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Most people expect a rural township to mean rolling empty fields and a long drive to anything useful. Martin Township flips that script—yes, there's plenty of space (23,048 acres spread across the area), but grocery stores and restaurants are literally steps away, so you're not trading convenience for land. The Forest Hills Public Schools serve the township, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 44 minutes north when you need city amenities. Selkirk Lake is 1.1 miles away for outdoor recreation. The real draw here is that balance: you get the breathing room of a township without the isolation, and homes run in the mid-$200,000s to low $300,000s depending on what you're after. It's the kind of place where you can live on actual land but still grab dinner on your way home.
Why people love it here
$70K median household income
- $290K median · 21 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Selkirk Lake — 1.1 mi
- Pratt Lake: 8 min bike
- Fenner Lake: 6 min drive
Explore Martin
Same name, different focus — Martin is also covered as:
- Martin Village — village details
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Median home price in Martin
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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21 homes sold in Martin this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Selkirk Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Sixteen Public Access
Pratt Lake
Most of Martin is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Martin alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Martin home (around $290,000) 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 $1,772 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Martin household earns $69,948 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $448,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,772/mo | $47,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,064/mo | $55,042 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
$190K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Martin, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; parcels on individual wells. Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the Gun Lake area only.
Septic - individual
Individual septic; Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the lake area.
Resident-arranged hauler
Township publishes recycling calendar/hazardous waste events; curbside trash resident-arranged.
Allegan County recycling program
2026 Martin Township recycling collection calendar published.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard West Michigan provider; pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressSource: martintownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Martin 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.
Median Income
$70K
Home Value (Census)
$195K
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Frequently asked about Martin
- What do homes cost in Martin?
- The median home value in Martin is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Martin housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Martin right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Martin?
- Martin is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Martin walkable?
- Martin scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
