Fontenelle Gardens No. 1
Solid value in a growing area
Median $233K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
Sitting just east of Grand Rapids in the Sandlewood Estates No. 2 Area, Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 spreads across 27 acres of modest, quarter-acre lots where homes run around $253K and are served by Kentwood Public Schools. You're about 14 minutes from downtown and close enough to Gerald R. Ford Airport that it barely factors into your day. The subdivision's real advantage is proximity to everyday things—a grocery store is a short walk, and you've got sixty restaurants within a mile and transit access right at your door, which means errands are genuinely easy to run without leaving the car at home. A park sits about an eleven-minute walk away if you're looking for a quick outdoor break, and that coffee shop runs roughly a mile and a half down the road.
Why people love it here
$233K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Spectrum Health South Pavilion: 5 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
10,960 sq ft avg lots
- 122 homes
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Median home price in Fontenelle Gardens No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,578/mo
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10 homes sold in Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$233K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
122
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.11 ac – 0.54 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
+1 more
Simple Fish
+1 more
Sunrise Coffee Co.
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
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 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Fontenelle Gardens 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 home (around $232,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,546 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,546/mo | $41,238 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,780/mo | $47,478 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,859/mo | $49,564 |
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.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 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 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
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Simple Fish
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
Foxtail Coffee Co.
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Blain School
Countryside Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 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(4)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Fontenelle Gardens No. 1
- What do homes cost in Fontenelle Gardens No. 1?
- The median home value in Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 is about $232,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fontenelle Gardens No. 1?
- Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 walkable?
- Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.