Skinner & Provins Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $210K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
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
Very walkable
- Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$210K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Skinner & Provins Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,422/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
Creston Market
+1 more
Cafe Mamo
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
Good Good Good
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$210K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
57
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
2500 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Crime in Skinner & Provins 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 →To buy a median-priced Skinner & Provins Sub. home (around $209,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,393 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,393/mo | $37,159 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,604/mo | $42,781 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,675/mo | $44,661 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Skinner & Provins 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sweet Street Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Kent Hills School
Kendall School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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 Center for Economicology (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.