L. S. Provins 2nd Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $195K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 3.8/10
What catches most people off guard is how close you are to everything—downtown's basically five minutes away, yet you're in a genuinely quiet 15-acre subdivision with room to breathe. The homes here run around $204K, and lot sizes hover around a third of an acre, so you get that balance between having actual space and not being stranded. Alexander Park is a three-minute walk, and there are sixteen parks within a mile if you're counting, which means green space isn't hard to find. A transit stop is literally steps away, which matters more than people think in a place this accessible to Grand Rapids—you've got your pick of 163 restaurants within walking distance and grocery options all over. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about twenty minutes out if that's part of your planning. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the whole subdivision feels like the kind of place where you can actually get things done without ceremony.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$195K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- MLK/Henry (EB): 2 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in L. S. Provins 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,324/mo
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3 homes sold in L. S. Provins 2nd Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$195K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
80
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
2640 sq ft – 0.28 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
Big Fish Wings & Things
+1 more
The Bradbury Cafe
The Grey Rabbit
+1 more
Alexander Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green 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
MLK/Henry (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in L. S. Provins 2nd 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 L. S. Provins 2nd Add. home (around $195,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,297 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,297/mo | $34,587 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,493/mo | $39,820 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,559/mo | $41,570 |
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.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for L. S. Provins 2nd 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
Alexander Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
bp
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Grand Rapids High School
School
Madison Park School
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Morris School
Henry School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 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
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about L. S. Provins 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in L. S. Provins 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in L. S. Provins 2nd Add. is about $195,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the L. S. Provins 2nd Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in L. S. Provins 2nd Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve L. S. Provins 2nd Add.?
- L. S. Provins 2nd Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is L. S. Provins 2nd Add. walkable?
- L. S. Provins 2nd Add. scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.