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
Creston Market
+1 more
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
Quinn and Tuites Irish Pub
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Creston Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in A. L. Skinners 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 A. L. Skinners Add. home (around $264,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,756 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,756/mo | $46,825 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,022/mo | $53,910 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,110/mo | $56,279 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$299K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$150K
Median
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 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
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 A. L. Skinners 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
Sweet Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Alphonsus School
Palmer School
School
Kendall School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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.