Why Live in King Avenue Plus
King Avenue Plus, a community on Flint's north side, has enough community parks that most homes will be within walking distance of at least one. It's a well-established part of the city; there are homes dating to the early 1900s, and the newer ones are from the 1970s. "Flint has a long history, so you aren't going to see a lot of new development," says Kevin Flowers, a Realtor with Keller Williams First. Martin Luther King Avenue runs north-south down the center of the neighborhood. Among the homes, which are typically under 1,500 square feet, are bungalows, Foursquares and Cape Cods. Basements and garages are common. Prices range from about $12,000 to $125,000. "The types of houses that investors go after are in the 10s, 20s, 30s," Flowers says. He explains that homes on the high end of the range may have been renovated yet may still be affordable for buyers who plan to live there. "There are houses $80,000 and below that have been fully updated. That's pretty cheap, in the state of Michigan for sure." Lots may be fenced-in, and there are trees and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. One of the area public schools, Brownell STEM Academy, serves kindergarten through fifth grade
Frequently Asked Questions
Is King Avenue Plus a good place to live?
King Avenue Plus is a good place to live. King Avenue Plus is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. King Avenue Plus has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $40,530 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 7.7% of residents. A majority of residents in King Avenue Plus are home owners, with 37.4% of residents renting and 62.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving King Avenue Plus can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
King Avenue Plus neighborhood guide.
Is King Avenue Plus, MI a safe neighborhood?
King Avenue Plus, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in King Avenue Plus?
The median home price in King Avenue Plus is $32,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $6,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $7K a year to afford the median home price in King Avenue Plus. The average household income in King Avenue Plus is $41K.
What are the best public schools in King Avenue Plus?
The best public schools that serve King Avenue Plus are:
What are the best private schools in King Avenue Plus?
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Home Trends in King Avenue Plus, MI
On average, homes in King Avenue Plus, Flint sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in King Avenue Plus, Flint over the last 12 months is $24,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$24,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$24,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$30
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median List Price
$32,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
19%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%