East Martin Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
East Martin Area is a neighborhood, part of Martin Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $315,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $315K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
The driveway in here stretches long—most lots run around 4.45 acres, so you're working with real space between houses rather than a tight suburban grid. Tuinstra Acres Area sits in Martin township, about 44 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids, where the land opens up and you're trading proximity for acreage. Grocery stores and restaurants are steps away, a rarity at this lot size, with six grocers within two miles if you need to choose. Martin Public Schools handles K-12 education here. The area itself spans over 23,000 acres—that's not a neighborhood that feels hemmed in. Selkirk Lake is 1.1 miles away if you want to get on the water, and the slower pace out here is the whole point.
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Why people love it here
4.5 acre avg lots
- 1,114 homes
Near the water
- Selkirk Lake — 1.1 mi
- Pratt Lake: 8 min bike
- Fenner Lake: 6 min drive
$315K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in East Martin Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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24 homes sold in East Martin Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$315K
24 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
1.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$875 – $1,125 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Selkirk Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Sixteen Public Access
Pratt Lake
Crime in East Martin 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Martin Area home (around $315,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,122 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,122/mo | $56,580 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,442/mo | $65,123 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,550/mo | $67,994 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in East Martin Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Martin Township
Source: martintownship.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; parcels on individual wells. Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the Gun Lake area only.
Septic - individual
Individual septic; Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the lake area.
Resident-arranged hauler
Township publishes recycling calendar/hazardous waste events; curbside trash resident-arranged.
Allegan County recycling program
2026 Martin Township recycling collection calendar published.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard West Michigan provider; pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Martin Township · Source: martintownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for East Martin 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.
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Living in East Martin Area: the details
Is East Martin Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, East Martin Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Martin Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $315,000.
What does it cost to live in East Martin Area?
The median home value in East Martin Area is about $315,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 24 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about East Martin Area
- What do homes cost in East Martin Area?
- The median home value in East Martin Area is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Martin Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in East Martin Area right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Martin Area?
- East Martin Area is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is East Martin Area walkable?
- East Martin Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
