Fairfield Add
Lake life, small town feel
Median $280K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.5/10
The lots here are genuinely small—a tenth of an acre feels intimate in a way that makes the whole 10-acre subdivision feel like someone actually thought about proportion—and that matters more than you'd expect when you're living among neighbors this close. Homes run around $359K, and you're part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools, which keeps things rooted in the broader community. A restaurant is just a 5-minute walk away, and there are nearly 200 of them within a mile, so you're never short on options for dinner without the car. Sluka Park sits about 8 minutes on foot, and another 10 parks cluster within a mile—a lot of green for such a compact footprint. Downtown Grand Rapids is 45 minutes if you need it; Grand Haven beach is practically a quick 3.6-minute drive, which means summer weekends feel genuinely accessible. The grocery stores and coffee spots are close enough that you can run errands without planning a whole trip, and the density of restaurants and parks around here has a way of keeping things feeling less isolated than a typical subdivision, even at this size.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Sluka Park Trail: 8 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$280K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Fairfield Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sluka Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$280K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.15 ac – 0.38 ac
Homeowner Rate
75.7%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Clover Bar
+1 more
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
+1 more
Highway Inn
+1 more
Sluka Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Fairfield 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fairfield Add home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Fairfield 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Stanz Cafe
Restaurant
Melli’s Deli
Restaurant
Knights of Columbus
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Café
OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab
Café
Off The Record
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
White Pines Intermediate School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Griffin School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Fairfield Add
- What do homes cost in Fairfield Add?
- The median home value in Fairfield Add is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairfield Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fairfield Add right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fairfield Add?
- Fairfield Add is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Fairfield Add walkable?
- Fairfield Add scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.