Fairmount Park Edgewood Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $295K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.8/10
The smell of fresh coffee hits you before you've fully parked—there's a restaurant or café within steps, and another forty-some dining options scattered within a mile, which means breakfast doesn't require a road trip. Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. is a 35-acre subdivision where lots average a tidy 0.13 acres, homes run around $243K, and you're only 7.7 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids via North End. The neighborhood's transit score tops out at 10/10, so getting around without a car is genuinely viable, while five parks within a mile—including Aberdeen Park just a six-minute walk away—provide enough green space that you won't feel hemmed in. A grocery store sits less than a mile off, and if you've got a boat, the Comstock Riverside Park launch is a short drive away. Students here attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the airport is about 24 minutes out if you're catching early flights regularly.
Why people love it here
$295K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Jonny cakes: 3 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fairmount Park Edgewood Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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7 homes sold in Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$295K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
175
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
3520 sq ft – 0.27 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Burger King
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
+1 more
Aberdeen Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Eleanor (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Fairmount Park Edgewood 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 Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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 ~6,331 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 Fairmount Park Edgewood 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
Aberdeen Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Tap
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Fairmount Park Edgewood Add.
- What do homes cost in Fairmount Park Edgewood Add.?
- The median home value in Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fairmount Park Edgewood Add.?
- Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. walkable?
- Fairmount Park Edgewood Add. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.