Provens Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $222K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.6/10
So you're basically in the thick of West Grand, a neighborhood that still feels neighborhood-y despite having over 17,000 people—and Provens Sub. is right there in the middle of it, just a few minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. You've got Harrison Park practically on your doorstep (4 minutes walk), which means baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and 57 acres of actual green space when you need it. Groceries and dinner are both a quick walk—restaurants literally surround you (114 within a mile), and transit stops are steps away, so you're not car-locked. The whole subdivision sits in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. Downtown is a 6-minute drive if you need the commute, and you're close enough to errands and dining that you don't feel stranded, but with enough elbow room to actually breathe. This is the kind of place where you can walk to a taqueria or brewery without overthinking it.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Alpine/Myrtle (NB): 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Harrison Park Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Provens Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,509/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
Onion Crock of Michigan
+1 more
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
+1 more
Kuzzin's Lounge
+1 more
Harrison Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Harrison Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Myrtle (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harrison Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Crime in Provens Sub. 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 →Est. Home Value
$222K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
3446 sq ft
2962 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,250 · estimated range
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Provens Sub. 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Onion Crock of Michigan
Restaurant
Gringodogs kitchen
Restaurant
Arnie's
Restaurant
Dulce luna
Restaurant
Ananda Ice
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
Turner School
Stocking School
Villa Maria School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Provens Sub.
- What do homes cost in Provens Sub.?
- The median home value in Provens Sub. is about $222,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Provens Sub.?
- Provens Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Provens Sub. walkable?
- Provens Sub. scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.