
A. L. Skinners Add.
Explore A. L. Skinners Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Urban energy, solid value”
Very walkable
- Plainfield/Quimby (NB): 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$215K median
- 4 sales in past year
Park-rich area
- 8 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
- Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 7 min drive
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
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Creston Market
+1 more
Gaia house cafe
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
Quinn & Tuite's
+1 more
Webster's Market Inc
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
+1 more
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Creston Trail
+1 more
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Mines Golf Course
The Loading Dock
+1 more
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
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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