Fletcher Farms
Space and nature
Median $406K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 4.4/10
So Fletcher Farms is this 54-acre subdivision tucked into Michigan Oaks, where you're looking at just over an acre per lot—basically enough space to breathe without feeling like you're on top of your neighbors. Homes here run around $730K, and the thing that caught us was the proximity to everything: you're nine and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, but the neighborhood itself feels removed, all those mature trees and quiet streets. There's a grocery within walking distance and restaurants everywhere—36 of them within a mile alone—plus five parks nearby if you need to get the kids outside. Mid Lake is a third of a mile away, and Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the schools. The only real head-scratcher for us at first was how fast everything sells in this area, but once we moved in, we got it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.9 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Worcester Drive Northeast: 8 min walk
- West Lake: 11 min walk
30,557 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fletcher Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,758/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hodenpyl Woods
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$406K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.71 ac
0.44 ac – 1.0 ac
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Grapevine Wine & Deli
+1 more
MIX
+1 more
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Hodenpyl Woods
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Maryland/Michigan (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Fletcher Farms 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 Fletcher Farms home (around $406,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,702 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,702/mo | $72,056 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,111/mo | $82,958 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,248/mo | $86,604 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Fletcher Farms 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Bar
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Marywood Academy
Beckwith School
Wealthy Elemetary School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fletcher Farms
- What do homes cost in Fletcher Farms?
- The median home value in Fletcher Farms is about $406,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fletcher Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fletcher Farms right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fletcher Farms?
- Fletcher Farms is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Fletcher Farms walkable?
- Fletcher Farms scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.