Fairmount Park
Explore Fairmount Park — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Strong schools draw families here”
8 homes sold in Fairmount Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthAverage schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 27 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
$280K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
- $62K median household income
- 55% owner-occupied
Somewhat walkable
- Briggs Park Playground: 5 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Early evening is when Fairmount Park shows its best self—the light softens across those modest lots, and you can actually see why people chose to plant roots here. This 50-acre subdivision sits squarely in Creston, just seven and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the action without living in it. Homes run around $247K, and while the lots are small—averaging 0.14 acres—the neighborhood keeps things practical: forty-two restaurants within a mile, a transit stop practically at your door, and Briggs Park a four-minute walk away if you need to shake off the day. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and yes, you'll want a car for coffee (the nearest shop is 1.3 miles), but the boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park is half a mile away if paddling ranks higher on your priority list than espresso.
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Median home price in Fairmount Park
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$1,901/mo
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Your Budget in Fairmount Park
Median home price: $279,950
Within reach
Your budget of $234,189 covers many homes here — Fairmount Park has options below median too
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$1,138/mo
Median Rent
8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
Elementary
14
K-5 nearby
Middle
5
6-8 nearby
High School
10
9-12 nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
At a Glance
Median Sale Price
$280K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
228
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
2875 sq ft – 0.35 ac
Median Income
$62K
Household
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Creston Market
Lucy's Cafe
Biggby Coffee
Vinny's bar
Webster's Market Inc
Briggs Park
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Kent Country Club
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast