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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.

Forest Hills Michigan neighborhood

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:

 

1698 Watermark Dr SE GR MI 49546r

1698 Watermark Dr SE GR MI 49546r

1698 Watermark Dr SE GR MI 49546r

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:

1927 Talamore Ct GR MI 49546

Talamore watermark 17th hole sm web

Living Room web sm

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 

Copyright 2009 all rights reserved 

 

 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.

Meijer Gardens Entrance Grand Rapids Township MI

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.

top best buys in forest hills mi homes for sale

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:

terry@terrywestbrook.com

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

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.

3523 Reeds Crossing Grand Rapids MI 49546

4 season porch at 3523 Reeds Crossing GR MI

master bedroom at 3523 Reeds Crossing GR MI

MLS # 764761          Listed at $ 315,000

 

Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate

Copyright 2009 all rights reserved

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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.

1927 Talamore Ct SE Grand Rapids mi 49546

1927 Talamore Ct SE Grand Rapids mi 49546

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.

1927 Talamore Ct SE Grand Rapids mi 49546

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

Copyright 2009 all rights reserved

Search for Grand Rapids Real Estate Homes & Information

Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com

If you are renting and sharing an apartment with room-mates, this video will give you a few laughs. It might inspire you to buy a home and take advantage of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit up to $8000.  There are still bargains to be had and home inventories are still fairly high.  Overall home prices are down to 1998 levels but we have seen keen competition on well priced homes in great condition.

 

 

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate

Contact me for details about this program.

1-888-240-1968 ext 0

Video from Michigan Association of Realtors

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 Entrance Ada MI 49301

 

 

 

 

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.

terry@terrywestbrook.com

or call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real EstateWestbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

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.

Leslie E Tassell Park Cascade MI

                     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

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

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.

Leslie E Tassell Park

           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 EstateWestbrook Realty

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photo of Cascade Town Hall Gardens by Bonnie Westbrook

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