Martz Acres
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $217K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
Early morning light through the trees hits different out here—that's when you notice the wooded lots and the breathing room between homes. You're close enough to Leach Lake Public Access for a quick walk, and Twin Lakes sits just down the road if you want water nearby. The grocery and a decent restaurant are maybe five minutes away, so you're not isolated, but you're far enough out that it actually feels like you've left something behind. It's the kind of stretch where you can find solid ranch homes on real acreage, the kind with mudrooms and garages that don't feel like afterthoughts—places built to last, with bones that people have actually cared for over decades.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Middle Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Middle Lake: 14 min walk
- Middle Lake Public Access: 9 min bike
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 1 rated school in district
$217K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Martz Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,475/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Leach Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Middle Lake
0.4 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Northside Pizza
State Grounds Coffee House
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Middle Lake Public Access
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Middle Lake
East
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Riverwalk
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Martz Acres 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Martz Acres home (around $217,250) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,438 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,438/mo | $38,351 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,656/mo | $44,158 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,729/mo | $46,096 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,435 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Martz Acres 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Riverwalk Cafe
Restaurant
R&D Pizzeria
Restaurant
Fast Food
Phil's Galley
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(13)
Altoff School
Ragla School
Northeastern School
Little Brick School
Rogers School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Hastings Riverwalk
Bike Path
Thornapple Plaza Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Martz Acres
- What do homes cost in Martz Acres?
- The median home value in Martz Acres is about $217,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Martz Acres?
- Martz Acres is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Martz Acres walkable?
- Martz Acres scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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