Fairfax Add. — satellite view
Subdivision53.6 acres

Fairfax Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
💰Home Values

$212K median

  • 14 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Cheseboro Park Playground: 2 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Cheseboro Park: 2 min walk
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 4 min drive
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 54-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an appealing mix of walkability and character, with excellent transit access and a strong sense of community. The area features traditional homes on modest lots, with many retaining original hardwood floors and architectural details like pointed archways and exposed beams. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities including seven restaurants within walking distance, plus groceries and coffee shops just steps away.

The location provides easy access to downtown Grand Rapids, Eastown, and the vibrant Alger Heights business district, where local favorites and breweries create a lively atmosphere. With Cheseboro Park nearby and excellent walkability for dining and daily errands, the area maintains a neighborhood feel while offering urban conveniences. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools. This area works well for first-time buyers, urban professionals seeking walkability, and anyone who values community character with city access.

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14 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$226K

14 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

298

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

2683 sq ft – 0.46 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
7.3
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Ken's Fruit Market

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Meijer
7 mindrive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
12 minbike
Aldi
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Little Caesars

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Real Food Cafe
14 minwalk
The Old Goat
14 minwalk
Taco Bell
11 minbike
Coffee Shops
Walkable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Starbucks
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Brass Ring

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Log Cabin
11 minbike
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Plaza Mexico
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Cheseboro Park

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Paris Park
4 minwalk
Seymour Park
6 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Cheseboro Park Playground

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Alger Community Playground
7 minwalk
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
7 minbike
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
7 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Underground Trail (MTB)

4 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
4 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

9 minbike· 25 min walk
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
14 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Blue's Gym

10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Burton/Blaine (EB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
Burton/Blaine (WB)
3 minwalk
Burton/Nelson (EB)
5 minwalk
Burton/Nelson (WB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 6 min drive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Seymour Library

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
12 minbike
Madison Square Library
6 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
12 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
12 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cheseboro Park

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.4 mi

14 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026