Fairmeadows Plat — satellite view
Subdivision20.4 acres

Fairmeadows Plat

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$296K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • Kalamazoo/Pickett (SB): 3 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 28 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This well-established residential area in Kent County offers a quiet, suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 0.23 acres, giving homeowners plenty of space to spread out. The neighborhood features primarily ranch-style homes that have been lovingly maintained, many with updates like new roofing, HVAC systems, and modern appliances. With excellent transit connectivity and walkable access to nearby amenities including 16 restaurants within a mile and multiple grocery options, daily life is convenient without feeling crowded.

Families here enjoy access to five parks within walking distance, with Bowen Station Park being the closest green space for outdoor activities. The area is served by Kentwood Public Schools, and the strong sense of community is evident in the high rate of owner-occupied homes. This location works exceptionally well for families seeking a peaceful suburban environment with modern conveniences, established homeowners looking to downsize without sacrificing space, and anyone who values transit accessibility while maintaining a residential feel.

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$332K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

57

Median Lot Size

0.23 ac

0.23 ac – 0.53 ac

Homeowner Rate

59.37%

Principal residence

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.6
🍽️Dining
6.2
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Mediterranian Island International Foods

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Horrocks Market
5 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Chicken Wok

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Florentine Sports Lounge
14 minwalk
Mr. Burger
14 minwalk
Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant
14 minwalk
Coffee Shops
Walkable

Tim Hortons

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Cone City
12 minwalk
Starbucks
7 mindrive
Cafe Boba
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Pump House

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Plaza Mexico
11 mindrive
Lee's Oriental Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Bowen Station Park

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Rondo Station Park
15 minwalk
Burgis Park
8 minbike
Old Farm Shores Dog Park
10 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Bowen Station Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Rondo Station Park Playground
14 minwalk
Rondo Station Park Playground
7 minbike
Pinewood Park Playground
6 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail

6 mindrive
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
5 mindrive
East-West Trail
7 mindrive
Ken-O-Sha Green Loop
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

East-West Trail

9 minwalk· 4 min bike
East-West Trail
10 minwalk
East-West Trail
12 minwalk
East-West Trail
13 minwalk

+1 more

Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

15 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
9 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Blue's Gym

15 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Planet Fitness
12 minbike
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Kalamazoo/Pickett (SB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Kalamazoo/Pickett (NB)
3 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Viewpond (NB)
7 minwalk
Kalamazoo/Viewpond (SB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Zuah Pharmacy

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
11 minbike
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kentwood Library

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
KDL Library - Kentwood
7 mindrive
Seymour Library
12 mindrive
👶Daycares
Bikeable

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema South

7 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
14 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

7Bowen ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 365 students · 15:1 · 0.4 mi
7Challenger ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 341 students · 14:1 · 1.3 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 0.9 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 1.4 mi
5Crestwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 682 students · 16:1 · 1.5 mi
4Meadowlawn ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 378 students · 17:1 · 0.6 mi
3Valleywood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 514 students · 15:1 · 0.6 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026