Santa Marie Park
Walkable and connected
Median $252K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
The grid of streets here is tight enough that you're never more than a few blocks from a park—there are eleven within a mile, starting with Cheseboro Park practically next door—and you can walk to a restaurant in about eight minutes, a grocery in twelve. Homes run around $185K, which matters when you're comparing against what Southeast End typically costs a few blocks over, and the subdivision sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (10.4 minutes by car) that you're not trading access for affordability. The Rapid bus stops steps away, the school district here is River City Scholars Charter Academy, and if you need to get to Gerald R. Ford Airport, you're looking at roughly eighteen minutes. The lots are small—about 5,600 square feet each across the sixteen acres—which means less yard to tend and more sidewalk between you and everything else.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/Nelson (WB): 4 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$252K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 7 min walk
- Paris Park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Santa Marie Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,713/mo
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3 homes sold in Santa Marie Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Cheseboro Park
+1 more
Cheseboro Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Burton/Nelson (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Seymour Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Median Sale Price
$252K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
84
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
1503 sq ft – 0.42 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Santa Marie Park 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 Santa Marie Park home (around $252,350) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,678 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,678/mo | $44,759 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,932/mo | $51,531 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,017/mo | $53,796 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Santa Marie Park 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Chicken Coop
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Santa Marie Park
- What do homes cost in Santa Marie Park?
- The median home value in Santa Marie Park is about $252,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Santa Marie Park housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Santa Marie Park right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Santa Marie Park?
- Santa Marie Park is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Santa Marie Park walkable?
- Santa Marie Park scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.