N State Rd & Rice St Area
Walkable and connected
2 homes for sale·Median $186K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 5.2/10
Driving through this stretch feels like moving through a compact grid where errands and dinner are genuinely close—the nearest grocery lands within a three-minute walk, and restaurants are essentially doorstep neighbors, with about ten options scattered within a mile. McCann Park sits right adjacent, and thirteen parks huddle within a mile radius, giving the area a recreational density that doesn't require much planning. The neighborhood spans 130 acres with modest lots averaging 0.27 acres, so the feel is tighter than sprawl but not claustrophobic. A coffee shop is two minutes on foot, and the walkability for dining and errands both register solidly (7.4 and 7.1 out of ten), meaning you can handle most daily tasks without a car, even if you'll want one for the 46-minute haul to Gerald R. Ford Airport or longer trips out of town. It's the kind of place where convenience isn't theoretical—it's baked into the blocks.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Playground in N State Rd & Rice St Area: 2 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$186K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in N State Rd & Rice St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,259/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
Ionia City Market
Subway
+1 more
Sozo Coffee Roasting
Steele Street Brewery
McCann Park
+1 more
Playground in N State Rd & Rice St Area
Fisher Lake
Ionia River Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Rite Aid
Ionia Community Library
Ionia Theatre
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Ionia Public Schools
Crime in N State Rd & Rice St Area 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced N State Rd & Rice St Area home (around $185,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,234 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,234/mo | $32,902 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,421/mo | $37,880 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,483/mo | $39,545 |
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.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N State Rd & Rice St Area 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
McCann Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(14)
School
School
Saint Johns School
Michigan Training Facility
+9 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Steele St
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
Ionia Community Library
Frequently asked about N State Rd & Rice St Area
- What do homes cost in N State Rd & Rice St Area?
- The median home value in N State Rd & Rice St Area is about $185,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N State Rd & Rice St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in N State Rd & Rice St Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N State Rd & Rice St Area?
- N State Rd & Rice St Area is served by Ionia Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ionia Middle School (7/10).
- Is N State Rd & Rice St Area walkable?
- N State Rd & Rice St Area scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.