Mary J. Finch 2nd Add. — satellite view
Subdivision4.4 acres

Mary J. Finch 2nd Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 16 parks within 1 mile
  • Joe Taylor Park: 5 min walk
  • Hall Street trail: 9 min drive
🚶Walkability
72

Very walkable

  • Joe Taylor Park Playground: 3 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$220K median

🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 4-acre community offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and residential tranquility in Kent County. With excellent walkability and outstanding dining options just steps away, residents enjoy easy access to 39 restaurants within a mile, plus grocery stores and coffee shops within a few hundred meters. The transit accessibility makes commuting throughout Grand Rapids seamless.

The intimate neighborhood features smaller lots averaging about a tenth of an acre, creating a close-knit community feel while maintaining good owner-occupancy rates. Joe Taylor Park provides nearby green space, and with 16 parks within walking distance, outdoor recreation is always accessible. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options available in the district. This location works particularly well for professionals who value walkable urban amenities, convenient transit access, and prefer lower-maintenance properties in an established neighborhood setting.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Joe Taylor Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

16

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.3 mi

Walkability

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
4.2
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Wealthy Market

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
D&W
12 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Thai Table

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
The Electric Cheetah
8 minwalk
Testa Rossa Pizzeria
9 minwalk
Good Judy's Market & Juice Bar
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Squibb

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Scorpion Hearts Club
9 minwalk
Outside Coffee Co.
11 minwalk
Lotus Brew Coffee
13 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The Meanwhile

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
The Winchester
13 minwalk
Mulligan's Pub
7 minbike
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 9 min drive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
9 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
12 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Joe Taylor Park

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 4 min drive
Sigsbee Park
12 minwalk
Cherry Hill Green
12 minwalk
Hosken Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Joe Taylor Park Playground

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Joe Taylor Park Playground
4 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
4 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
4 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Fisk Lake

11 minbike· 10 min drive
Mid Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

9 mindrive
Hall Street trail
9 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
10 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 11 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

14 minbike
Grandville Trail
14 minbike
Grandville Trail
15 minbike
Grandville Trail
15 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 8 min drive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Eastern/Dunham (NB)

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
MLK/Dolbie (WB)
6 minwalk
Eastern/Dunham (SB)
6 minwalk
MLK/Neland (WB)
7 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 8 min drive
Rite Aid
12 minbike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Ottawa Hills Public Library

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 7 min drive
Madison Square Library
11 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
12 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
10 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

6 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$220K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

3999 sq ft – 1.2 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools, census · Updated 4/2/2026