Mary Jo Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $370K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 7.9/10
Sitting in the Twin Pine Estates Area, Mary Jo Estates spreads across 32 acres of West Michigan land where downtown Grand Rapids is under twenty minutes away and Gerald R. Ford Airport roughly half an hour—close enough to matter, far enough to mean something. The subdivision plots at around a quarter-acre per lot, the kind of size that lets you actually see your neighbor's garage without binoculars, and median home values hover near $582K. You're within a nine-minute walk of groceries and restaurants, eighteen of them within the mile, which is the kind of density that means you can grab dinner without planning a route. Jenison Public Schools serves the area, and Rosewood Park sits less than a mile off if you want to move around without driving. It's the sort of place that doesn't announce itself—no grand entrance, no development branding—just thirty-two acres of suburban middle ground where the logistics actually work and you can live without feeling like you've chosen between access and space.
Why people love it here
Bursley School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$370K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Rosewood Park: 8 min bike
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Mary Jo Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$370K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
88
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.23 ac – 1.1 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rosewood Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
+1 more
Maggie's Be Café
+1 more
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Rosewood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Kenowa/44th (NB)
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Mary Jo Estates 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mary Jo Estates home (around $369,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,617 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,546 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,957/mo | $78,866 |
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
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Mary Jo Estates 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(15)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
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🍕 Restaurants(13)
Marco's Pizza
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Wendy's
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(12)
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🏫 Schools(29)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
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👶 Childcare(2)
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Frequently asked about Mary Jo Estates
- What do homes cost in Mary Jo Estates?
- The median home value in Mary Jo Estates is about $369,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mary Jo Estates?
- Mary Jo Estates is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Mary Jo Estates walkable?
- Mary Jo Estates scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.