Fairview Estates No. 1
Strong schools draw families here
Median $275K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 6.7/10
Driving out here feels like you've hit the sweet spot between breathing room and actual access—flat land, good road structure, and close enough to everything that you're not making a production out of dinner or groceries. Duck Lake sits just a third of a mile away, so water's genuinely part of the everyday texture; Heath Road Preserve at a mile out offers a straightforward escape for walking or biking. A restaurant is two miles down the road, and the grocery run is under four miles, which means errands don't eat your whole afternoon. If you're heading to Gerald R. Ford Airport, you're looking at about 27 minutes; downtown Grand Rapids is a 43-minute drive when you need it. The subdivision itself is laid out with the kind of straightforward grid that makes navigation easy—no dead-end confusion, just clear sight lines and predictable blocks.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.2 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 3 rated schools in district
$275K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Fairview Estates No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Jimmy John's
Starbucks
Champs Bar
Heath Road Preserve
Algonquin Lake
Fishing Beach
North Country Trail
Hastings Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Gymnastics In Motion
+1 more
Hastings Pharmacy
Middleville Village Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Fairview Estates No. 1 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fairview Estates No. 1 home (around $275,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,829/mo | $48,776 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,106/mo | $56,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,624 |
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.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Fairview Estates No. 1 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
Heath Road Preserve
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon
Restaurant
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
Algonquin Lake School
Chidester School
Wood School
Yeckley School
Little Brick School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Fairview Estates No. 1
- What do homes cost in Fairview Estates No. 1?
- The median home value in Fairview Estates No. 1 is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairview Estates No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fairview Estates No. 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fairview Estates No. 1?
- Fairview Estates No. 1 is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Fairview Estates No. 1 walkable?
- Fairview Estates No. 1 scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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