Fairmount Park — satellite view
Subdivision49.6 acres

Fairmount Park

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 3 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$247K median

  • 8 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • Briggs Park Playground: 5 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 50-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers classic bungalow and ranch-style homes with authentic character on tree-lined streets. Properties feature original hardwood floors, covered front porches, and corner lots with mature trees, sitting on generous 0.14-acre lots that provide space for fenced backyards and detached garages. The location puts residents within walking distance of Briggs Park and nearby Riverside Park, with convenient access to local shops and restaurants just steps away.

With solid walkability scores for dining and daily errands, plus excellent transit access, this area appeals to those who appreciate historic home details and community amenities. The Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area, and families enjoy easy access to neighborhood pools and green spaces. This location works well for homebuyers seeking character-rich homes with outdoor space, walkable neighborhood amenities, and the perfect blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility.

8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Briggs Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.8 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$280K

8 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

228

Median Lot Size

0.14 ac

2875 sq ft – 2.0 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.2
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Lucy's Cafe

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Burger King
11 minwalk
Cafe Mamo
13 minwalk
Gaia house cafe
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Biggby Coffee

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rowster Coffee
7 mindrive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Vinny's bar

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Quinn & Tuite's
8 minbike
Rezervoir Lounge
10 minbike
The Pubb Food & Spirits
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

10 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
11 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Briggs Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park
10 minbike
Sweet Street Park
8 minbike
Riverside Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Briggs Park Playground

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Aberdeen Park Playground
8 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
10 minbike
Aberdeen Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake

9 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
9 mindrive
Emerald Lake
10 mindrive
Perch Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

3 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
5 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
6 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

11 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
12 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Creston Trail

12 minwalk· 6 min bike
Riverside Park Trail
15 minwalk
Riverside Park Trail
15 minwalk
Riverside Park Trail
15 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Short drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

3 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

7 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
12 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

9 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
9 minbike
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive
Fitness 19
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Plainfield/Knapp (SB)

6 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Knapp (NB)
7 minwalk
Plainfield/Cheshire (SB)
9 minwalk
Plainfield/Palmer (SB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Kay Pharmacy

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Walgreens
10 minbike
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
KDL Comstock Park
10 mindrive
West Side Library
11 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive

8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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