Fontenelle Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $220K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Driving through Fontenelle Gardens, you're moving through a straightforward residential grid—seventy-two acres of modest homes on small lots, the kind of place where you can get downtown Grand Rapids in fourteen minutes or catch a flight from Gerald R. Ford in just over seventeen. The houses cluster tight here, which means less lawn to maintain and more time for what matters. A grocery store is about a twelve-minute walk away, and there's a restaurant within a similar distance if you're craving dinner out. Coffee and a wider range of dining—sixty restaurants within a mile—keeps the area from feeling isolated, even though it reads as low-key and residential.
Why people love it here
$220K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Fontenelle Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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13 homes sold in Fontenelle Gardens this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$220K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
228
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.11 ac – 0.55 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
+1 more
Poncho's Tacos
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Fontenelle Gardens 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 Fontenelle Gardens home (around $220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,021 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,685/mo | $44,925 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,759/mo | $46,900 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$335K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$168K
Median
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · 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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,381 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Fontenelle Gardens 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
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Restaurant
76 Diner Byron Center
Restaurant
76th St Auto/Truck Plaza
Restaurant
Mannie's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Fontenelle Gardens
- What do homes cost in Fontenelle Gardens?
- The median home value in Fontenelle Gardens is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fontenelle Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fontenelle Gardens right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fontenelle Gardens?
- Fontenelle Gardens is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Fontenelle Gardens walkable?
- Fontenelle Gardens scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.