Fontenelle Gardens — satellite view
Subdivision71.7 acres

Fontenelle Gardens

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$210K median

  • 12 sales in past year
🎓Schools
57

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 16 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
40

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous median lot sizes of 0.22 acres, giving homeowners room to breathe and enjoy private outdoor space. The community features well-maintained ranch-style homes, many recently updated with modern kitchens and move-in ready condition. Residents appreciate the peaceful cul-de-sac streets and mature landscaping that creates a park-like atmosphere.

While maintaining a suburban feel, the location provides convenient access to daily errands with grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance, plus solid transit connections for commuting. Families are served by Kentwood Public Schools, and the area offers easy highway access for those working throughout the Grand Rapids metro. This community works well for first-time buyers, young families, and anyone seeking affordable homeownership with space to grow in a quiet, established neighborhood.

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$220K

12 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

228

Median Lot Size

0.22 ac

0.10 ac – 0.86 ac

Nearby Schools

5.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 16 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Kentwood Public Schools

7East Kentwood High SchoolHigh · 10-12 · 2,010 students · 19:1 · 2.6 mi
7East Kentwood Freshman CampusSecondary · 09-09 · 743 students · 17:1 · 2.8 mi
7Explorer ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 527 students · 16:1 · 2.9 mi
6Southwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 332 students · 17:1 · 1.2 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 2.3 mi
4Townline ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 307 students · 17:1 · 1.7 mi
1Crossroads Alternative High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 242 students · 20:1 · 1.7 mi

Walkability

4.0

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
3.0
🌳Nature
1.8
🚌Transit
6.5
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Save-A-Lot

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
ALDI
10 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

76th Street Truck Stop Diner

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Subway
10 minbike
Tacos Don Jose
10 minbike
Arby's
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

11 mindrive
4151 Farm Stand
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK

5 mindrive· 15 min bike
Earle Brewer Park
6 mindrive
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
7 mindrive
Creekside Park
9 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

McDonald's PlayPlace

11 minbike· 7 min drive
Earle Brewer Park Playground
7 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Interurban Trail

6 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
10 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
10 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

M-6 Trail

10 minbike· 28 min walk
M-6 Trail
10 minbike
M-6 Trail
11 minbike
M-6 Trail
10 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Briarwood Golf Club

13 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
7 mindrive
Railside Golf Club
9 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
12 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Walkable

Spectrum Health South Pavilion

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Pine Rest
7 minbike
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
7 minbike
60th Street Station (NB)
5 mindrive

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 2 min drive
Meijer Pharmacy
10 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch

9 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

9 mindrive
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
10 mindrive

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026