Fairmount Square Condominiums
Walkable near top schools
Median $388K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
You've looked at a lot of places. Maybe too many. But then you found yourself in East Hills, where red brick pavement and century-old houses somehow coexist with the kind of restaurant density that makes you stop wondering if you should eat out again. Fairmount Square sits right in the middle of it—a one-acre condo community in a neighborhood that's learned to balance its 1890s bones with a decidedly modern appetite. Downtown Grand Rapids is four and a half minutes away. The nearest coffee shop is two minutes on foot, which means the commute to caffeine is shorter than the commute to regret. Restaurants? There are 379 within a mile, and the nearest one is literally steps away. You won't strain yourself getting groceries either—the nearest market is a five-minute walk. Congress Park lands just three minutes on foot if you need actual green space, and there are 21 parks within a mile if you're counting. Transit is essentially at your door (two minutes), and the airport runs about 22 minutes when you need to leave. Homes here run around $612K, which buys you into Grand Rapids Public Schools and the kind of walkability score that actually means something—9.6/10 for dining alone tells you everything about what matters here. East Hills has positioned itself as the gastronomic heart of the city, with Cherry Street as proof. You came here because you were tired of pretending suburbs were somewhere you wanted to be.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$388K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Hosken Park: 4 min walk
- Cherry Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fairmount Square Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,631/mo
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Wealthy Market
Partage
+1 more
Kava Kasa
+1 more
Chateau Grand Rapids
+1 more
Hosken Park
+1 more
Cherry Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Cherry/Eastern (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$388K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
35
Complex Size
1.2 ac
35 units
Crime in Fairmount Square Condominiums 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 Square Condominiums home (around $387,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,577 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,577/mo | $68,730 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,967/mo | $79,130 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,098/mo | $82,607 |
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.
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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 Square Condominiums 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
Congress Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Blodgett School
Congress Elementary School
School
Henry School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fairmount Square Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Fairmount Square Condominiums?
- The median home value in Fairmount Square Condominiums is about $387,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Fairmount Square Condominiums?
- Fairmount Square Condominiums is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Fairmount Square Condominiums walkable?
- Fairmount Square Condominiums scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.