Fairfax Add.
Urban energy, solid value
Median $232K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Fairfax Add. spans 54 acres of modest lots—each averaging just 0.12 acres—where 1920s-to-1950s-era homes in traditional styles line streets designed for a scaled, walkable neighborhood. A transit stop sits steps away, and restaurants number 42 within a mile; the nearest one is practically at your doorstep. Cheseboro Park borders the subdivision directly, with a dozen more parks within a mile's reach.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$232K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 2 min walk
- Paris Park: 4 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fairfax Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,575/mo
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19 homes sold in Fairfax Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$232K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
298
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.10 ac – 0.24 ac
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+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/Blaine (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Fairfax Add. 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 Fairfax Add. home (around $232,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,543 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,543/mo | $41,149 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,777/mo | $47,376 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,855/mo | $49,458 |
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.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Fairfax Add. 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(18)
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Dickinson 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)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fairfax Add.
- What do homes cost in Fairfax Add.?
- The median home value in Fairfax Add. is about $232,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairfax Add. housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Fairfax Add. right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fairfax Add.?
- Fairfax Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Fairfax Add. walkable?
- Fairfax Add. scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.