Martins California St. Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $240K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.2/10
Early morning light hits this 6-acre plat best, when the streets are quiet enough to hear the neighborhood waking up—coffee shops a couple minutes' walk away, transit stops practically at your doorstep, and John Ball Zoo's grounds just beyond. Homes here run around $188K on lots averaging a thirteenth of an acre, dense enough that you're never far from dining (264 restaurants within a mile, with a coffee shop two blocks over) but still genuinely residential. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just over four minutes away, and you've got 21 parks within walking distance, including Sibley School Park three minutes on foot—useful if you've got a dog, since the neighborhood's known for people knowing their pets' names. It's Grand Rapids Public Schools territory, and the walkability leans hard on what matters: you can eat out without a car, catch transit instantly, but you'll drive for groceries. The real draw is proximity—to the zoo, to the park system, to John Ball Park itself—without feeling cramped.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lane/Lake Michigan (NB): 3 min walk
- 27 places within a 10 min walk
$240K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Lexington Park: 6 min walk
- Sibley School Park: 6 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Martins California St. Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,631/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Parkway Tropics
+1 more
Lexington Park
+1 more
Sibley School Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$240K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.11 ac – 0.15 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sibley School Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Martins California St. Plat 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 Martins California St. Plat home (around $240,300) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,598 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,598/mo | $42,621 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,840/mo | $49,071 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,921/mo | $51,227 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
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 Martins California St. Plat 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Parkway Tropics
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
Sacred Heart School
Saint Marys School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Martins California St. Plat
- What do homes cost in Martins California St. Plat?
- The median home value in Martins California St. Plat is about $240,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Martins California St. Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Martins California St. Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Martins California St. Plat?
- Martins California St. Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Martins California St. Plat walkable?
- Martins California St. Plat scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.