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We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses
( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
The homes listed below are probably dated and would need
updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen- bath redos
at a minimum to bring them to current market standards.
They might need major repair work done, such as new roofs
& mechanicals.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the
basement, even if finished.
The list for October 2009 is 19 properties, up from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $39.17 to $137.56
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is
$288,900 for Oct 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.
This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade
Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the
city of Kentwood.
Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures, short sales
and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition
The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
8245 Fulton St E $59,900 1124 Sq Ft $53.29/SqFt
383 Pettis Ave NE $79,900 2040 Sq Ft $39.17/SqFt
6225 Acropolis Dr $58,000 1114 /SqFt $52.06/SqFt
6342 Wainscot Dr SE $84,900 1224 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $84,900 1536 Sq Ft $55.27/SqFt
6600 Cascade Rd SE $89,900 1788 Sq Ft $50.28/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 90,000 1814 Sq Ft $66.37/SqFt
1890 Leffingwell Ave $105,400 2128 SqFt $49.53/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
1789 Grand Ct NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd $139,900 2023 Sq Ft $69.15/SqFt
2847 Winesap Ave $139,900 1557 Sq Ft $137.56/SqFt
6931 Sandy Lane Dr $159,900 2600 Sq Ft $71.90/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $169,900 2509 Sq Ft $67.72/Sq/Ft
2669 Cascade Springs $ 179,900 2590 SqFt $69.46/SqFt
4287 Woodside Oakes $189,741 2736 Sq Ft $69.35/SqFt
2328 Dean Lake Ave $199,900 2757 SqFt $72.51/SqFt
8801 Fulton St E $288,900 4132 Sq Ft $69.92/SqFt
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Westbrook Realty – Giving You Our Personal Best
Two luxury homes will be open to the public on October 25, 2009.
Both are on the prestigious Watermark Golf Course in Grand Rapids, MI.
One is a custom built condominium which sets on the 17th tee, the
other is a custom built single family home that sets on the 6th tee.
1698 Watermark Dr. SE Open Sunday Oct 25, 2009 from 12-2pm:
This home has 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a game room, billiard room, wine
cellar, and home theater room. Built in 2006 with quality materials, you
have to see the 5476 finished square feet of luxury living. A composite
deck ovelooks the 6th tee, so you can monitor your friends golf game.
New Listing at $722,500.
1927 Talamore Ct SE Open Sunday Oct 25, 2009 from 2-4pm:
This custom built in 2005 condo has 3090 square feet of finished living
space and many upgrades when built. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood
floors up and down, carpeted bedrooms, luxury master bath with
heated floor tiles, spa tub for 2, walk in shower, and walk in closet.
Wired for flat screen TV, storage space and room for expansion in the
lower level walk out.
Four season sun room with access to deck that overlooks the 17th tee.
A fabulous condo in move in condition, come see for yourself.
Listed at $ 489,000.
Westbrook Realty ~ Search Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com
We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses
( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
The homes listed below are probably dated and would need
updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen- bath redos
at a minimum to bring them to current market standards.
They might need major repair work done, such as new roofs
& mechanicals.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the
basement, even if finished.
The list for September 2009 is 16 properties, up from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $35.46 to $74.94
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is
$288,900 for JSept 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.
This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade
Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the
city of Kentwood.
Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition
NO SHORT SALES LISTED!!
The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
3426 Nottingham Dr NE $ 59,900 1392 Sq Ft $43.03/SqFt
8245 Fulton St E $ 67,000 1124 Sq Ft $59.61/SqFt
2886 Lincolnshire Ln $74,900 1400 Sq Ft $67.11/SqFt
6384 Cascade Rd $79,900 2253 Sq Ft $35.46/SqFt
6375 Wainscot Dr SE $82,000 1633 Sq Ft $66.99/SqFt
383 Pettis Ave NE $ 84,900 2040 Sq Ft $41.62/SqFt
1417 Grand River Dr NE $ 89,900 1248 Sq Ft $72.04/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 90,000 1814 Sq Ft $66.36/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $ 94,900 1536 Sq Ft $61.78/SqFt
6367 3 Mile Rd NE $109,900 1843 Sq Ft $59.63/SqFt
7195 Dorset Dr SE $112,900 2500 Sq Ft $71.46/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
1789 Grand Ct NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $169,900 2509 Sq Ft $67.72/Sq/Ft
8801 Fulton St E $288,900 4132 Sq Ft $69.92/SqFt
Forest Hills MI Top Best Buy Homes ~ August 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate 2009
If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills
Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:
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This fabulous condo on Watermark Golf Course is full of extras
and added amenities. Besides being on the 17th tee with a
great golf course view, this home has hardwood floors in the
main living area and in the family room on the finished lower
walk out level.
The master bathroom has a heated ceramic tile floor to keep your
tootsies warm all winter, as well as a 2 person whirlpool tub and
walk in tiled shower with "rain" shower head.
A gourmet kitchen is a dream to cook in with granite countertops
and GE Monogram Stainless Steel appliances. The laundry room is off
the master bath suite and the front entry for easy access.
Come and take a look in person, this condominium is a great golf
course home and has all the bells and whistles you would like in a condo home.
It will be OPEN from 3-5 pm on Sunday Sept 27th, 2009.
MLS # 758394 Listed at $489,000 NEW PRICE!!!
Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report
Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large
wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and
the Thornapple River Backwaters. It is located just off of
Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.
The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional
two stories, to contemporary homes. Many of the homes were built
in the late 1970’s to the mid 1980’s, though there is a new street
that has much newer homes on acreage settings. Some houses close
to and surrounding this development are in the upper price brackets
in the Grand Rapids real estate market.
Tamarron Residential Real Estate
August 2009 Market Report
2 Sold, 7 For Sale, 6 Expired
Tamarron Active Listings: 7
Tamarron Average Active Price – $ 417,671
Tamarron Average Active Price/SqFt – $ 131.93
Tamarron Average Active Days on Market – 96
Tamarron SOLD Listings: 2
Tamarron Average Sold Price - $ 202,000
Tamarron Average Sold Price/SqFt – $ 79.07
Tamarron Average Sold Days on Market – 66
Tamarron Expired Listings: 6
Tamarron Average Expired Price – $ 533,150
Tamarron Average Expired Price/SqFt – $ 146.55
Tamarron Average Expired Days on Market – 147
At the current selling rate, we have a 28 month supply of homes
on the market in Tamarron in Cascade Township.
MARKET SYNOPSIS: Tamarron homes are selling but not at the
prices that sellers would like to see. Today’s market is accepting
homes under $80.00 a sq ft. This is a substantial price reduction for
this area. As you can see, the current sellers think their homes
will sell at $ 130-150/sq ft. The two homes that have sold since
January might be distress sales or foreclosed homes. List prices
have been reduced but still not a lot of activity in this area.
If you have to sell your Tamarron Estates home now, the market
place is telling you that you need to be under $100 a sq ft or
less to see your home sold.
Cascade Township has seen tremendous growth in the last fifty
years, though the growth rate has slowed considerably since 2000.
The majority (82%)live in a single family home, and the median
value is $220,00. Household incomes in Cascade Township are the
highest among surrounding Grand Rapids areas at $ 87,290. Most
people in Cascade Township prefer to live here because of the quality
housing, safe areas, and quality schools.
Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate 2009
If you have questions about the value of your Cascade or Forest Hills
Home, please contact me directly: terry@terrywestbrook.com or
call me at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
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Photo of Leslie Tassell Park by Bonnie Westbrook
Hidden Hills is an established neighborhood of homes off Cascade Road
and 30th Street in Cascade Township, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.
Home construction started here in the 1960’s housing boom in the Forest
Hills School District and has continued through to today. There are new
homes still being built in this neighborhood.
Mid-size homes with quality construction are the rule, this suburban sub-
division area has been a desirable place to live in the Grand Rapids home
market for many years.
Hidden Hills, Cascade Township
Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report
August 2009
4 For Sale, 7 Sold, 3 Pending, 3 Expired
Hidden Hills Active Listings 4
Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 432,475
Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 147.46
Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 77
Hidden Hills Sold Homes 7
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 232,500
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 102.93
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 54
Hidden Hills Pending Homes: 3
Hidden Hills Expired Homes: 3
Hidden Hills Average Expired Price: $ 336,567
Hidden Hills Average Expired Price Per Sq Ft: $127.98
Hidden Hills Average Expired Days on the Market: 174
The current absorption rate is 1.6 months, which means we have
a 1.6 month supply of homes in the Hidden Hills market, IF no new
homes enter the market and homes sell at the current rate.
MARKET SYNOPSIS: Hidden Hills average SOLD home price has
bounced back somewhat from this spring’s lows of under $90 a square
foot. Time on the market has decreased slightly and 16 homes have
sold since the first of the year. Prices are still below market highs of
a few years ago but this is still a popular place to live in the the
Forest Hills School District.
Forest Hills School District Average Sold Home Prices last 5 years:
2008 – $ 279,709
2007 – $ 269,445
2006 – $ 300,691
2005 – $ 282,173
2004 – $ 268,072
Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate 2009
If you would like further information about Cascade Homes or
Forest Hills homes, please contact me directly.
Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate - Westbrook Realty
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photo of Leslie E Tassell Park by Bonnie Westbrook
Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report
Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960’s
and 1970’s just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west
of Cascade Road in Cascade Township. These Grand Rapids Homes
have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches. A desirable
place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Schools, and close to
28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of builders, the
homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood and close to
the historic village of Cascade and 28th Street shopping.
Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate
August 2009 Market Report
4 For Sale, 3 SOLD, 0 Pending, 1 Expired
Caravelle Village Active Listings: 4
Caravelle Village Average Active Price – $ 170,075
Caravelle Village Average Active Price/Sq Ft – $ 127.28
Caravelle Village Average Days on the Market – 279
Caravelle Village SOLD Listings: 3
Caravelle Village Average Sold Price – $ 176,000
Caravelle Village Average Sold price/SqFt – $ 111.30
Caravelle Village Average Sold Days on the Market – 74
Caravelle Village Pending Listings: 0
Caravelle Village Expired Listings: 1
At the current rate of sales, we have a 10.66 month supply of homes in
Caravelle Village, if no new homes come on the market.
MARKET SYNOPSIS: Only 3 homes have sold in Caravelle Village since
January of this year. The average listed price has dropped about $17K
from last year, but buyers are still reluctant.
This has been a popular area for home buyers, but your home must be
in top notch condition and priced to sell in today’s market. Note the difference
between average list price/sq ft and average sold price/sq ft above, this tells
the whole story.
Grand Rapids Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market 2009
Grand Rapids -Ada Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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photo of Cascade Town Hall Gardens by Bonnie Westbrook
Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive
style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were
built in the 1960’s and 1970’s, although there are a few newer
homes that were built recently in the area. Close to the village of
Cascade and the Thornapple River, this heavily wooded area has
been a Grand Rapids desired suburban place to live for decades.
Part of the Forest Hills School District, which draws many families,
there is also the river and it’s picturesque appeal. The drive down
Thornapple River Drive between Ada and Cascade in the fall is one
of the prettiest drives in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Cascade Woods Market Report August 2009
12 Homes For Sale, 1 Pending, 3 SOLD, 6 Expired
Cascade Woods Active Listings: 12
Cascade Woods Average price – $294,108
Cascade Woods Average $/SqFt – $124.41
Cascade Woods Average days on market – 85
Cascade Woods Sold Listings: 3
Cascade Woods average price – $239,333
Cascade Woods average $/SqFt – $ 77.54
Cascade Woods average days on market – 148 days
Cascade Woods Expired Listings: 6
The Absorption Rate for Cascade Woods Homes is 24 months,
Which means if no new listings come on the market, it will take
24 months to sell the existing inventory. The average sold price
per SqFt is still 40% of the Active listings Price /SqFt. This
could reflect foreclosures, short sales, and homes in poor condition
that have sold over the last 4 months.
Or it could be home condition which is slowing the sales of
older homes in this area.
While the spring market has seen a slight uptick in prices paid
for Cascade Woods homes, the absorption rate is sobering at
24 months, while newer homes are selling briskly.
Today’s buyers do not want to do ANY updates, which includes
painting, new kitchens & baths, and new flooring. If your Cascade
Woods home hasn’t sold, it is probably condition, which gets
us back to price. If you don’t want to improve your home, you
won’t get the same price as people who have updated and kept
their home current according to recent trends.
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Reports ~ 2009
If you would like further information about Grand Rapids or
Cascade Homes, please contact me directly.
Grand Rapids-Ada Real Estate - Westbrook Realty
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved
photo of Leslie E Tassell Park on the Thornapple River by Bonnie Westbrook
We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses
( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
The homes listed below are probably dated and would need
updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen- bath redos
at a minimum to bring them to current market standards.
They might need major repair work done, such as new roofs
& mechanicals.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the
basement, even if finished.
The list for August 2009 is 19 properties, up from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $43 to $74.89
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $39,900 and the highest list price is
$221,988 for July 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.
This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade
Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the
city of Kentwood.
Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition
The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
2653 Chatham Woods $ 39,000 907 Sq Ft $43.00/SqFt
3426 Nottingham Dr NE $ 59,900 1392 Sq Ft $43.03/SqFt
8245 Fulton St E $ 74,900 1124 Sq Ft $66.64/SqFt
6375 Wainscot Dr SE $ 82,000 1633 Sq Ft $66.99/SqFt
1417 Grand River Dr $ 89,900 1248 Sq Ft $72.04/SqFt
6384 Cascade Rd $89,900 2253 Sq Ft $39.90/SqFt
6600 Cascade Rd $89,900 1788 Sq Ft $50.28/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 90,000 1814 Sq Ft $66.36/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $ 94,900 1536 Sq Ft $61.78/SqFt
2031 Rowland #8 $ 97,000 1550 Sq Ft $62.58/SqFt
7195 Dorset Dr SE $112,900 2500 Sq Ft $71.46/SqFt
111 Greenbrier Dr $119,900 2810 Sq Ft $74.47/SqFt
2201 Shady Dr NE $120,000 2444 Sq Ft $49.10/SqFt
6614 Adaridge Dr SE $129,900 2012 Sq Ft $64.56/SqFt
3012 Jeanlin Dr SE $134,900 2548 Sq Ft $52.94 /SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd SE $139,900 2023 Sq Ft $69.15/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $179,900 2509 Sq Ft $71.70/Sq/Ft
2328 Dean Lake NE $199,900 2757 Sq Ft $72.51/SqFt
8801 Fulton St E $288,900 4132 Sq Ft $69.92/SqFt
Forest Hills MI Top Best Buy Homes ~ July 2009
Forest Hills Market Report July 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Public Schools Update 2009
If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills
Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course just
south of Cascade Road. Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance
I get. Watermark is a premier course with friendly players.
It has an excellent grounds staff and a great pro shop staff, as well.
Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive
place to live. Quality built homes with access off Cascade Road and
Spaulding Drive, you are close to the airport, 28th Street shopping,
I96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills
schools and shopping areas.
Watermark Residences
July 2009 Real Estate Market Report
For Sale: 7
There are 7 active Watermark Homes currently on the market.
The median Watermark Homes current active price is $ 834,943
The average Watermark Homes current price per sq ft is $ 278.71
The average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 158
The high price is $ 2,700,000 and the low price is $ 399,900.
Sold: 2
There has been 2 Watermark Sold Homes since Jan 1, 2009.
The average Watermark Sold Home price is $ 412,500
The average Watermark Sold Homes price per sq ft is $195.61
The average days on the market for Watermark Sold Homes is 190.
Pending: 0
Expired: 7
At the current rate of sales, we have a 25 month Absorption rate at the
Watermark Residences. This means that it will take 25 months for the
current listed homes to sell based on the current rate of sales, up 7
months from our last report.
Watermark buyers don’t seem very interested at the present prices.
The listed avg. price/square foot is over $80 more than the 2 sales
so far this year. The $2.7 million home does inflate the figures but
price/sq ft should be similar. Summer has seen another sale here, but
overpriced homes just aren’t selling no matter where they are located.
Additional articles about Watermark Residences:
Watermark CC Golf Pro ~ Mark Wilson
Watermark Country Club ~ Pool Time
The Grille Restaurant at Watermark
If you would like further information about Watermark Residences
Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly:
1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved
photo of Watermark Residences Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook
