Fairlane Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $280K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.6/10
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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids: 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$280K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Fairlane Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
U Save Mart
+1 more
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Northfield (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$280K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.12 ac – 0.27 ac
Crime in Fairlane 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 Fairlane 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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 Fairlane 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jets Pizza
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
Kent Hills School
School
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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 Center for Economicology (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.