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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
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles 2009
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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 Grand Rapids Township Houses
to buy based on price per square foot. An added bonus, these
Grand Rapids Township Homes are in East Grand Rapids or
Forest Hills Public School system. If you are new to the Grand Rapids
area, Grand Rapids Township taxes are lower than East Grand Rapids,
Grand Rapids, or Ada Township.
**Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell,
some homes go through a lengthy approval process, prices are
adjusted and other homes come on the market. 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.
Grand Rapids Township:
Lowest price per Sq Ft $43.03
Highest price per Sq Ft $98.85
September 2009 BEST BUY GR Township Homes
Highest list price is $ 259,900
Lowest list price is $ 59,900
Top Best Buy GR Township Homes by Price per Square Foot:
3426 Nottingham Dr $ 59,900 1392 SqFt $43.03/SqFt
3165 Windcrest Dr $110,000 1209 SqFt $90.98/SqFt
1890 Leffingwell $110,900 2128 Sq Ft $52.11/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
1787 Park Trl NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
2811 3 Mile Rd NE $119,900 1257 Sq Ft $95.39/SqFt
1787 Grand Ct NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $76.19/SqFt
1773 Park Trl NE $121,900 1600 Sq Ft $76.19/SqFt
3333 Park Ridge Ln $129,500 1600 SqFt $80.94/SqFt
2847 Winesap Ave $139,900 1557 Sq Ft $89.85/SqFt
3574 Michigan St NE $144,900 1470 Sq Ft $98.57/SqFt
2309 3 Mile Rd NE $159,900 3340 SqFt $75.25/SqFt
2870 E Sandrel Ct $164,900 1780 SqFt $92.64/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $169,900 2509 Sq Ft $67.72SqFt
2755 Pinesboro Dr $169,900 1907 SqFt $89.09/SqFt
2782 Pinesboro Dr $179,900 2420 SqFt $98.85/SqFt
150 Morningside Dr $210,000 2224 SqFt $94.42/SqFt
2983 Canyonside Ct $249,900 3748 SqFt $86.23/SqFt
201 Shore Haven Dr $249,900 2600 Sq Ft $96.11/SqFt
2711 Bridge Place Dr $250,000 2534 Sq Ft $98.66/SqFt
3348 Oak Hollow Dr $259,900 3365 Sq Ft $97.52/SqFt
In this area of Grand Rapids, as well as others, there are fewer
really great home bargains on the market. If you have been
waiting for prices to start climbing and inventory to shrink, the
time appears to be here. List price and price per square foot are
both higher for all homes this month.
We are NOT including Short Sales in our Best Buy List this month.
We feel they are not feasible for most buyers as the time delays in
negotiating with the lenders are running 3-9 months.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
If you have questions about Grand Rapids Township or Grand
Rapids homes, please contact me directly:
1-888-240-1968 ext 0
email: terry@terrywestbrook.com
Photo of Frederick Meijer Gardens Entrance 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 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:
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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The Open House on this great property is the first time it has been open.
It is well worth a walk through. Photos on the internet can tell you a whole
lot about a home but they don’t really do a home justice. The other senses
besides sight are important to the way we feel about a potential home.
That is why Open Houses and showings are so important to a buyer making
a decision about where there next home will be.
The Open House at 3523 Reeds Crossing is a great condo in a great location,
just off the East Beltline, close to East Grand Rapids and downtown, yet
minutes away from 28th Street’s shopping Mecca. This condo home has
fantastic wooded views with lots of privacy.
We will have this home OPEN from 12-2 pm Sunday Sept 27, 2009.
MLS # 764761 Listed at $ 315,000
Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate
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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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Search for Grand Rapids Real Estate Homes & Information
Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com
The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,
Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since
2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site – Villas of Ada
and Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currently
under construction here. Both of these new developments are quite
close to Adacroft Commons.
Adacroft Commons Real Estate
August 2009 Market Report
2 Sold, 3 For Sale, 0 Expired, 0 Pending

Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 3
Adacroft Commons Active Price – $183,233
Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt – $124.32
Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -70
Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 2
Adacroft Commons average sold price – $ 187,00
Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt – $95.99
Adacroft Commons average sold days on market -13
Adacroft Commons Expired Listings: 0
There are only 3 current homes for sale in Adacroft Commons
listed on the local MLS board. This is a desirable area
to live, with its close proximity to Forest Hills Central Middle &
High Schools. In the above stats you can see that homes are
selling for under $100/SqFt. This neighborhood hasn’t seen any sales
since April 2009, so activity has slowed considerably. Homes that
are in great condition and priced appropriately have the best
chance of selling in this buyer’s market.
Ada Michigan Real Estate Reports 2009
If you have detailed questions or just need general information
about Grand Rapids or Ada Homes, please contact me directly.
or call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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Adacroft Commons Entrance Photo by Bonnie Westbrook
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
Grand Rapids Real Estate Westbrook Realty
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Photo of Leslie 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






