A. L. Skinners Add. — satellite view
Subdivision22.9 acres

A. L. Skinners Add.

Urban energy, solid value

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 19% park access
🚶Walkability
78

Very walkable

  • Plainfield/Quimby (NB): 2 min walk
  • 15 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$215K median

  • 4 sales in past year
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 23-acre pocket in Kent County offers an exceptional walkability score, with dining and daily errands literally steps away—the nearest restaurant sits just 21 meters from residential doorsteps. The Creston neighborhood character shines through with traditional-style homes on intimate quarter-acre lots, where half the properties feature fireplaces and all enjoy central air conditioning.

Residents appreciate being minutes from downtown while maintaining access to Sweet Street Park and seven other green spaces within walking distance. The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with transit connectivity earning perfect scores. With 14 restaurants within a mile and multiple grocery options nearby, daily life flows easily on foot. This location works beautifully for urban professionals seeking walkable convenience, small families wanting neighborhood feel with city access, and anyone prioritizing transit-friendly living near downtown Grand Rapids.

Walkability

7.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.2
🍽️Dining
7.9
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Creston Market

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Family Fare
12 minbike
Bridge Street Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Gaia house cafe

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Cafe Mamo
4 minwalk
Lucy's Cafe
9 minwalk
Mike's Wings
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Rowster Coffee

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
6 mindrive
Bagel Beanery
12 minbike
Roots Brew Shop
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Quinn & Tuite's

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
3 minwalk
Vinny's bar
10 minwalk
Vitale's Sports Bar
8 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Sweet Street Park

8 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park
10 minwalk
Briggs Park
14 minwalk
Canal Street Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minwalk
Briggs Park Playground
14 minwalk
Canal Street Park Playground
10 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

11 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
12 mindrive
Emerald Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

10 mindrive· 17 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Creston Trail

8 minbike· 17 min walk
Creston Trail
8 minbike
Creston Trail
8 minbike
Creston Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

10 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
15 mindrive
Kent Country Club
6 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

The Loading Dock

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
9 minwalk
Communitea Wellness
9 minbike
Fitness 19
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Plainfield/Quimby (NB)

2 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Plainfield/Coit (SB)
3 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
4 minwalk
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Easy walk

Van Belkum Branch

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
11 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$255K

4 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

115

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

1755 sq ft – 1.0 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sweet Street Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.5 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026