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
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$210K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Skinner & Provins Sub.
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$1,422/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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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.