Fountain Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $2.0M·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 8.5/10
Driving through Fountain Estates feels like slowing down—ten acres of breathing room where each home sits on over five acres of land, the kind of space that makes you forget you're minutes from the city. That nearness to downtown Grand Rapids (about 19 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (under 17 minutes) means you're not trading access for solitude; you're just choosing where to spend your time. Homes here run around $2.2M, and the scale of the lots is what sets them apart—this isn't about cramped proximity but genuine distance between neighbors. When you want to grab coffee or pick up groceries, both are about a mile and a half away, and there are thirty grocery stores within a two-mile radius, so you're never far from what you need without feeling hemmed in by shops.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 0.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$2.0M median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min bike
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Fountain Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$13,578/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$2.0M
1 recent sale
Units
2
Complex Size
10.5 ac
2 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Fountain Estates
- What do homes cost in Fountain Estates?
- The median home value in Fountain Estates is about $2,000,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fountain Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fountain Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fountain Estates?
- Fountain Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Fountain Estates walkable?
- Fountain Estates scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.