Mary J. Finch Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $236K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
Early morning light hits these blocks best—when the historic brick homes cast long shadows and the streets feel genuinely yours. Mary J. Finch Add. sits right in Baxter, just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to the city's pulse without being in it. The subdivision spans three acres with tight lots (averaging 0.16 acres), which means walkable streetscapes and a real sense of neighborhood. Coffee shops and groceries are about a five-minute walk; restaurants cluster within a mile—235 of them—with everything from soul food classics to creative bistros nearby. Joe Taylor Park's KABOOM! playground sits a short walk away, and transit stops are practically at your doorstep. Homes here run around $236K, and you're in Grand Rapids Public Schools territory. Downtown's just a quick five minutes by car, or you can catch the airport in under 25 minutes if you need to.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/Dunham (NB): 1 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$236K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Mary J. Finch Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,605/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
Fannies Corner
Tasty Fish & Chicken
+1 more
Outside Coffee Co.
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
Joe Taylor Park
+1 more
Joe Taylor Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Eastern/Dunham (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$236K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
4160 sq ft – 0.18 ac
Crime in Mary J. Finch 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.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Mary J. Finch 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Joe Taylor Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
85
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Pacific Moon
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Henry School
Morris School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Blodgett School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(16)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Mary J. Finch Add.
- What do homes cost in Mary J. Finch Add.?
- The median home value in Mary J. Finch Add. is about $236,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mary J. Finch Add.?
- Mary J. Finch Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mary J. Finch Add. walkable?
- Mary J. Finch Add. scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.