Fontenelle Gardens No. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision26.8 acres

Fontenelle Gardens No. 1

Solid value in a growing area

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

$254K median

  • 8 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
52

Somewhat walkable

  • Spectrum Health South Pavilion: 5 min walk
  • 2 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
53

Average schools

  • Kentwood Public Schools
  • 20 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers generous lot sizes averaging nearly a quarter-acre, providing plenty of space for outdoor living and gardening. The neighborhood features a peaceful, tucked-away feel with tree-lined streets and well-maintained properties. Residents enjoy convenient access to daily errands with grocery stores less than half a mile away, plus excellent transit connectivity for commuting throughout the Grand Rapids area.

The community sits within Kentwood Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby for families. With restaurants within walking distance and easy access to the broader Grand Rapids dining scene, residents can enjoy both neighborhood convenience and urban amenities. The area works particularly well for first-time homebuyers, growing families seeking space and privacy, and anyone looking for a quiet residential setting with excellent transportation access to the greater metro area.

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8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$223K

8 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

122

Median Lot Size

0.23 ac

0.11 ac – 0.94 ac

Walkability

5.2

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.1
🍽️Dining
2.5
🌳Nature
2.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Save-A-Lot

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Aldi
9 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Russ's

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Subway
7 minbike
Tacos Don Jose
7 minbike
Arby's
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Lee's Oriental Market

12 mindrive
4151 Farm Stand
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Creekside Park
8 mindrive
Ideal Park
8 mindrive
EARLE BREWER COUNTY PARK
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

McDonald's PlayPlace

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Earle Brewer Park Playground
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Interurban Trail

5 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
8 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
11 mindrive
Connector to Kent Trails
11 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

M-6 Trail

7 minbike· 18 min walk
M-6 Trail
7 minbike
M-6 Trail
8 minbike
M-6 Trail
7 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

The Pines Golf Course

15 mindrive
Stonewater Country Club
8 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
13 mindrive
Railside Golf Club
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Spectrum Health South Pavilion

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Pine Rest
11 minwalk
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
11 minwalk
60th Street Station (NB)
11 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Walgreens

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Meijer Pharmacy
10 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch

10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

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

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
10 mindrive

Nearby Schools

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 20 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 · 2.3 mi
7East Kentwood Freshman CampusSecondary · 09-09 · 743 students · 17:1 · 2.6 mi
6Southwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 332 students · 17:1 · 0.8 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 1.9 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 2.6 mi
4Townline ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 307 students · 17:1 · 1.2 mi
1Crossroads Alternative High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 242 students · 20:1 · 1.2 mi

8 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026