Skinner & Provins Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision11.2 acres

Skinner & Provins Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$217K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This compact 11-acre residential pocket in Kent County offers an intimate neighborhood feel with excellent urban convenience. The area features modest lot sizes averaging about an eighth of an acre, creating a close-knit community atmosphere where neighbors know each other. With perfect transit scores and exceptional dining access, residents enjoy easy connectivity throughout Grand Rapids while having restaurants and daily necessities right at their doorstep.

The walkable environment puts grocery stores, dining, and fitness options within easy reach, while Sweet Street Park and five other parks provide nearby green space for recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent options nearby. The area attracts a mix of owner-occupants and renters, creating a diverse community vibe. This location works particularly well for first-time buyers, young professionals, and anyone seeking affordable urban living with strong transit access and neighborhood character.

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

Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.8
🍽️Dining
7.5
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$210K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

57

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

2500 sq ft – 0.23 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026