Fairplain
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Fairplain is a township, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $290K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
Dawn light through the trees is when this stretch really shows itself—acres rolling into woodland, ponds catching the first sun, decks facing water you can actually fish from. The homes out here sit on genuine land: two, three, sometimes sixteen acres, with stocked ponds, outbuildings, heated garages meant for real work, and the kind of quiet that comes from distance rather than marketing.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- Greenville Roadside Park: 4 min drive
- Sheridan Roadside Park: 8 min drive
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.2 mi away
- Greenville
- 4 rated schools in district
$56K median household income
- $290K median · 15 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fairplain
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
15 homes sold in Fairplain this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Greenville Roadside Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.5 mi
Median Income
$56K
Household
Median Sale Price
$290K
15 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sheridan Village Market
Greenville Roadside Park
Beach at Pearl Lake
Most of Fairplain is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Fairplain alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Fairplain home (around $290,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,773 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Fairplain household earns $56,458 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $353,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,773/mo | $47,288 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,158 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,168/mo | $57,804 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Fairplain, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Fairplain Township
unconfirmed
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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Mostly private wells; areas near Greenville may have city water.
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic; some near-Greenville parcels on city sewer.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Primary electric provider for the area.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressMontcalm Township Fire Department
Greenville-area fire (Montcalm Twp FD / Greenville DPS) likely covers Fairplain Twp.
Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Fairplain 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.
Median Income
$56K
Home Value (Census)
$176K
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
Local real estate specialists
Questions about Fairplain? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Fairplain: the details
Is Fairplain a good place to live?
Fairplain is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
What does it cost to live in Fairplain?
The typical home in Fairplain goes for around $290,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 15 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Fairplain
- What do homes cost in Fairplain?
- The median home value in Fairplain is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairplain housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Fairplain right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fairplain?
- Fairplain is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Fairplain walkable?
- Fairplain scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
