Subdivision

Fairlane Add.

Strong schools draw families here

Median $280K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.6/10

🌳Top 20% park access
🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

Fairlane Add. is a tight 3-acre pocket in Highland Park where homes run around $227K and lots average just 0.15 acres—so you're living shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbors, but in the best way. You're basically on top of Michigan Street's restaurant scene (162 spots within a mile, many just steps away) and a transit stop, which means downtown is about 6.6 minutes by car when you need it. The tradeoff is you're not walking to the grocery store—that's an 11-minute stroll—but Eastern Park is a 9-minute walk away, and there are eight parks within a mile if you want options. Homes here lean modest and tight, which is exactly why it works as an entry point in a neighborhood that's got real bones: historic character, walkable proximity to the Medical Mile and Uptown galleries, and Grand Rapids Public Schools covering the area.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 0.8 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids: 3 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$280K median

  • 1 recent sale
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/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 26 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.2 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.8 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 0.4 mi

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
2.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Recent Sale Price

$280K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

18

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

0.12 ac – 0.27 ac

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Frequently asked about Fairlane Add.

What do homes cost in Fairlane Add.?
The median home value in Fairlane Add. is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Fairlane Add. housing market?
no homes are listed in Fairlane Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Fairlane Add.?
Fairlane Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Fairlane Add. walkable?
Fairlane Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026