A. L. Skinners Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $264K·Walkability 7.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
Early morning, when the light hits the brick and the streets are still yours—that's when A. L. Skinners Add. shows what it's about. This 23-acre subdivision sits in Creston, Grand Rapids' largest neighborhood, where traditional homes on modest lots (averaging 0.11 acres) cluster close enough that you can walk to a grocery or restaurant in seconds. The character here is unpretentious: small footprints, vinyl siding, the kind of place where density doesn't feel cramped. Homes run around $210K, and you're five minutes from downtown—a commute so short it barely registers. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and transit access is immediate. Sweet Street Park sits a short walk away, surrounded by eight parks within a mile. Eighty-four restaurants huddle nearby, along with thirty-six grocers across two miles. If you've lived in a lot of places and chose this one on purpose, you know the math: affordability, location, walkability without pretense.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$264K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 8 min walk
- Mary Waters Park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in A. L. Skinners Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,792/mo
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6 homes sold in A. L. Skinners Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$264K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
115
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1755 sq ft – 0.18 ac
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Frequently asked about A. L. Skinners Add.
- What do homes cost in A. L. Skinners Add.?
- The median home value in A. L. Skinners Add. is about $264,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the A. L. Skinners Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in A. L. Skinners Add. right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve A. L. Skinners Add.?
- A. L. Skinners Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is A. L. Skinners Add. walkable?
- A. L. Skinners Add. scores 7.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.