Lynch-Cary Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $213K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
The thing that sticks with you about Lynch-Cary Add. is how tightly the blocks are woven—lots average a tenth of an acre, homes sit close enough that you actually know your neighbors without trying. It's a three-acre pocket in Garfield Park, surrounded by eight parks within walking distance and over fifty restaurants within a mile, many of them the Mexican and Latin spots that line Division Avenue. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than six minutes away, but the neighborhood feels separate from all that, held together by its own gravity.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton Meat Farm: 2 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
$213K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
- Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lynch-Cary Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,448/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Burton Meat Farm
+1 more
Tacos El Cuñado
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Yester Years Lounge
+1 more
Plaster Creek Family Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Towner (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$213K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.13 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Bike Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Lynch-Cary Add. 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 Lynch-Cary Add. home (around $213,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,418 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,418/mo | $37,824 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,633/mo | $43,547 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,705/mo | $45,461 |
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.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lynch-Cary Add. 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Burton Meat Farm
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
National Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
Tacos El Cuñado
Restaurant
Tacos Dona Guille
Restaurant
Tacos El Primo
Restaurant
La Esquina del Sabor
Restaurant
Comprar Omnilife & Seytú Grand Rapids, Michigan D.M.I
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Burton School
The Potter's House
Godfrey School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Lynch-Cary Add.
- What do homes cost in Lynch-Cary Add.?
- The median home value in Lynch-Cary Add. is about $213,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Lynch-Cary Add.?
- Lynch-Cary Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Lynch-Cary Add. walkable?
- Lynch-Cary Add. scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.