L. S. Provins 2nd Add. — satellite view
Subdivision14.9 acres

L. S. Provins 2nd Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 9% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 16 parks within 1 mile
  • Alexander Park: 7 min walk
  • Hall Street trail: 7 min drive
💰Home Values

$204K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • MLK/Henry (EB): 2 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk

This compact 15-acre neighborhood offers a unique blend of historic character and urban convenience, with homes dating back to the early 1900s featuring original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and inviting front porches. The area sits within walking distance of downtown Grand Rapids while maintaining a residential feel on generously-sized lots averaging 0.12 acres.

Residents enjoy excellent access to nearby amenities, with 28 restaurants within a mile and essential services like grocery stores and coffee shops less than a 1,000-meter walk away. The neighborhood provides outstanding transit access and decent dining options, though daily errands may require a short drive. With Alexander Park nearby and 15 additional parks within a mile, plus Fisk Lake just 1.7 miles away, outdoor recreation is easily accessible. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools. This area works well for urban professionals who appreciate historic homes with character and want easy downtown access while maintaining a quieter residential lifestyle.

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Alexander Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

16

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.7 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$180K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

80

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

2640 sq ft – 0.28 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Wealthy Market

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 6 min drive
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
7 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
Ken's Fruit Market
7 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Good Truckin' Diner

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Donkey Taqueria
12 minwalk
Thai Table
7 minbike
The Electric Cheetah
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Rowster

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Outside Coffee Co.
13 minwalk
Squibb
7 minbike
Scorpion Hearts Club
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

The Winchester

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
The Meanwhile
7 minbike
Buffalo Traders Lounge
10 minbike
Mulligan's Pub
11 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Rakowski Family Farm Market

10 minbike· 28 min walk· 9 min drive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 minbike
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Alexander Park

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
10 minwalk
Heritage Hill Park
13 minwalk
Pleasant Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Cherry Hill Green Playground

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Cherry Hill Green Playground
11 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
13 minwalk
Joe Taylor Park Playground
6 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
Reeds Lake
14 mindrive
Mid Lake
12 mindrive
Battjes Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Hall Street trail

8 mindrive
Hall Street trail
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

11 mindrive· 15 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
12 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Clemente Park Trail

10 minbike· 28 min walk
Grandville Trail
10 minbike
Grandville Trail
11 minbike
Grandville Trail
11 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

10 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

11 minbike· 8 min drive
Planet Fitness
9 mindrive
8th Day Gym
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

MLK/Henry (EB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
MLK/Henry (WB)
2 minwalk
Eastern/Prince (SB)
3 minwalk
Eastern/Prince (NB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

12 minbike· 7 min drive
Rite Aid
7 mindrive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
10 mindrive
Seymour Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

7 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
15 mindrive

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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