Fountain View Villas
Solid value in a growing area
Median $375K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.0/10
Fountain View Villas shows its best face on a clear afternoon, when the light catches the fountains and the golf course spreads out green and manicured behind the stand-alone condos. These are low-maintenance units clustered around Stonewater Country Club's 7th, 8th, and 9th holes—you get the views without the upkeep, since the association handles lawn care, snow removal, and exterior painting every four years. The homes themselves are spacious, with full basements, tall ceilings, and open layouts that don't feel cramped, and the community sits on 18 acres in the larger Crystal Springs development, which has been going since 1989. Homes here run around $477K, and if golf matters to you, membership at Stonewater gets you the course plus a pool, restaurant, and fitness center. Pets are welcome, and there's a network of 72 restaurants and 18 grocery stores within a mile or two, with a coffee shop less than a mile away—downtown Grand Rapids is about 18 minutes off, and Gerald R. Ford airport about 14 minutes, so you're connected without feeling crowded into the city. Cross Creek Charter Academy serves the district, and Crystal Springs East Community Park is basically a walk away.
Why people love it here
$375K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Fountain View Villas
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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3 homes sold in Fountain View Villas this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$375K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
69
Complex Size
17.9 ac
69 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
StoneWater Country Club
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Crime in Fountain View Villas 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 Fountain View Villas home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Fountain View Villas Master Association (HOA for the Crystal Springs development)
Managed by Community Property Management Inc. (cpmi.us)
Source: cpmi.us · unconfirmed
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Fountain View Villas 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
Crystal Springs East Community Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
The Red Geranium Cafe
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park
Unnamed park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Fountain View Villas
- What do homes cost in Fountain View Villas?
- The median home value in Fountain View Villas is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fountain View Villas housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Fountain View Villas right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fountain View Villas?
- Fountain View Villas is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Fountain View Villas walkable?
- Fountain View Villas scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.