1 / 12
Google Street View
Subdivision

Skinner & Provins Sub.

Walkable and connected

Median $210K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

Sunset here hits different—golden light slides across the Victorian and Tudor facades, and you catch why people moved in. You're in Creston, about six minutes from downtown, on blocks where original woodwork and stained-glass windows share space with fresh kitchens and modern updates. The lots are tight (average 0.12 acres), which means walkable—Sweet Street Park is a two-minute walk, groceries a six-minute stroll, and a restaurant within three. There are 72 places to eat within a mile, plus transit access if you need it. The vibe here isn't polished; it's real—homes built 1900–1950s with character, some needing love, others already loved back to life. You're also close enough to Gerald R. Ford airport (23 minutes) that it doesn't sting, and far enough from highway noise that you can actually hear yourself think. Grand Rapids Public Schools covers the area.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
  • 19 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 0.2 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$210K median

  • 2 recent sales
Loading map…

Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Skinner & Provins Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,422/mo

$
$41,900
20%
%
Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access

Walkability

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 28 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.4 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 2.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi

Recent Sale Price

$210K

2 recent sales

Parcels / Units

57

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

2500 sq ft – 0.23 ac

GR

Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate

Local real estate specialists

Questions about Skinner & Provins Sub.? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.

Frequently asked about Skinner & Provins Sub.

What do homes cost in Skinner & Provins Sub.?
The median home value in Skinner & Provins Sub. is about $209,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Skinner & Provins Sub. housing market?
no homes are listed in Skinner & Provins Sub. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Skinner & Provins Sub.?
Skinner & Provins Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Skinner & Provins Sub. walkable?
Skinner & Provins Sub. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

Top contributors in Skinner & Provins Sub.

Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026