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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 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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We have gathered a list of the top Caledonia Michigan Houses
to buy, based on price per square foot.
Please note that this list can change daily as some homes
sell, 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.
We have included Foreclosed Homes but will not include “Short Sale”
Homes in our lists, if this condition is stated.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot.
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $46.57 to $87.82 in Caledonia.
We are starting to see prices creep up and inventory go
down, so if you have been waiting for the best time to
buy in Caledonia, don’t wait much longer. And if the price
seems too good to be true, don’t expect the home to be
move in ready.
September 2009 TOP BEST BUY Caledonia Homes
Highest list price is $329,175
Lowest list price is $54,900
The Top 18 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price per Sq Foot:
2806 84th St SE $ 54,900 1028 Sq Ft $53.40/SqFt
5949 68th St SE $105,900 1800 Sq Ft $76.45/SqFt
8585 Acorn Ave SE $107,900 1282 Sq Ft $84.17/SqFt
5780 68th St SE $130,000 1777 Sq Ft $73.16/SqFt
6391 Dewpointe $138,140 1585 Sq Ft $87.15/SqFt
8922 Kraft Ave SE $139,900 3004 Sq Ft $46.57/SqFt
213 Johnson St SE $139,900 1942 SqFt $72.04/SqFt
9628 Morse Lake Ave $144,900 2751 Sq Ft $61.66SqFt
209 Terrace SE $144,900 1650 Sq Ft $87.82/SqFt
6611 Avalon Dr SE $154,900 2192 Sq Ft $70.67/SqFt
8767 Sunny View Rd $156,860 2047 Sq Ft $76.63/SqFt
9583 Scotsmoor Ct SE $ 164,638 2140 Sq Ft $76.93/SqFt
9615 Scotsmoor Dr SE $ 169,843 2140 Sq Ft $79.37/SqFt
9580 Scotsmoor Dr $178,637 2073 Sq Ft $86.17/SqFt
323 Johnson St $239,900 3800 Sq Ft $82.92/SqFt
9555 Kraft Ave SE $249,000 3216 Sq Ft $77.43/SqFt
2947 92nd St SE $285,000 4158 Sq Ft $68.54/SqFt
8860 Vincent Ave SE $329,175 4272 Sq Ft $77.05/SqFt
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Blogs
If you would like to see a Caledonia Top Best Buys Home, please
contact me: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
or email me at terry@terrywestbrook.com
Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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All information is subject to verification & no liability for
omission or error is assumed
Current market conditions have brought home prices down to levels
we haven’t seen in several years. All price levels and amenities
have been affected.
Now may be a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home.
We have included a list of 22 homes in Eastern Kent County Michigan
in the $99,000 to $200,000 price range with private water frontage.
Summer is a real active time in this market, there is 1 sold and
5 pending sales in this market area for the last 3 months.
Address Price
2255 Riverbank Ave NE $ 99,000 *
12166 Lappley Ave NE $ 99,000 *
1915 Laraway Lake Dr SE $ 119,900
2201 Shady Dr NE $ 120,000
4575 Abrigador Trl NE $ 127,000
4351 Porter Hollow Dr NE $ 134,900
3574 Michigan St NE $ 144,900
7159 Pennisula Dr NE $ 145,900
7073 Pennisula Dr NE $ 149,900 *
4565 Wakefield Ave NE $ 153,500 *
9027 Brouwer Lake Rd NE $ 159,900
7111 Eva Dr NE $ 159,900
8820 66th St SE $ 169,900
1542 Lamberton Lake Dr NE $ 174,900
2121 High Bluff Dr NE $ 185,000
2780 Thornapple River Dr SE $ 189,000
1122 Northland Dr NE $ 189,900 *
7021 Pennisula Dr NE $ 199,000
5065 Porter Hollow Dr NE $ 199,876
3300 Shadyside Dr NE $ 199,900
7214 Ramsdell Dr NE $ 199,900
8787 Running Deer Ln SE $ 199,900 *
* = new listing this month
If you are eligible for a first time buyer tax credit, buying a home
could be less than you think.
The above link will take you to an explanation of the 2009 tax
credit and some possible applications I have provided.
If a leisure lifestyle appeals to you, this may be the perfect time
to make your move. I am always available for questions or details
concerning Michigan real estate. 1-888-240-1968 X 0
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved
Grand River photo by Bonnie Westbrook
We took a few hours to browse the Art Prize venues yesterday, Thursday, Sept 24th, 2009 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. We saw some fabulous pieces of artwork and we also some we just didn’t get. I am sure it is the same for everyone, as we all see the world through our own private filter.
We took a few photos to share with those who won’t get a chance to see this art extravaganza in person. Some of the artworks have to be seen in person to appreciate the scale and subtleties. some are in-your-face, some are really, really out there, and others are really just for fun.
We registered to vote, toured the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts, the Blue Bridge, Cathedral Square, Rosa Parks Circle and the Waters Building. We had a wonderful lunch at the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Terrace Restaurant overlooking Rosa Parks Circle. What a great spot to people watch and even had a few art prize entries stroll past.
We hope to get back to see a lot more artwork. With 159 venues and over 1200 artists, it is quite a task to see them all. Hope you enjoy our tour!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate
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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.
This home has SOLD – call us if you would like to see your home SOLD!
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
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
This 3 bedroom home in Wyoming is a great buy. It was sold but buyer
couldn’t qualify. This could be a bonus for the future buyer as we have
passed inspections and have a completed appraisal for $80,000. With
the $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers, this home could cost a lot
less than the typical home in this range. And it shouldl close in time for
the Nov. 30th deadline on the tax credit.
Located on a quiet street in Wyoming close to shopping, schools, and
parks, this 3 bedroom home has hardwood floors on the main floor, deck
with fenced in yard, family room down with dry wall finish and lighting
installed. The main floor bath has been totally updated recently.
MLS # 721583 Listed at $ 79,900
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
Unless you have hiding under a rock, or chained to your computer, The
Art Prize is the BIG NEWS in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Art Prize was
announced earlier this year as a top prize of $250,000 for the top
art work selected by a public vote. Highly controversial, as those in
the art community doubt that the average person is qualified to
judge art work. It is sure to create a buzz around art and that is
the point.
The Art Prize exhibits opened yesterday and we went for our first
tour today. With 1262 artists entered in over 159 venues, it is no
small task to try to see them all. We took some time to tour the
large sculptures and the Waters Building today. The others will
have to wait until another day.
The voting will take place over a 2 week period, with just a thumbs up
vote to keep an entry in the running. The top 25, top 50, and top 100
are posted on the web site so we can all keep track of who is ahead.
Here are a few photos of the large installations at the Blue Bridge,
so you can get an idea of what Grand Rapids is up to:
The Nessie Project
Sarah Grant Table and Chairs
Our sources tell us the Nessie Project was supposed to go farther out
in the Grand River, so there would be more movement but the cranes
could not get it installed any farther from the shore.
The giant Table and Chairs is a very apt piece for Grand Rapids as we
were known as “Furniture City” in the first half of the 20th century.
Come on out and see the art work for yourself and don’t forget to
register to vote for your favorite pieces.
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Michigan
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Photos by Bonnie Westbrook
That library card is worth a free pass to a state park this year in Michigan
until September 25. Check with your local library to see if they have signed
up for this free state park program. There are also free hammocks as long
as supply lasts.
I would love to take a good book to the beach and read for a few hours
with the waves lapping, and my hammock swaying in the breeze. In fact,
I have a new mystery thriller that probably need to be read in the open air,
a lot less scary. When my imagination and the plot thickens, I can look up
and see a serene scene to bring me back to reality.
Or you could just wander the beach and soak up the beautiful
Michigan scenery. Either way, it is a great offer !
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate
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We have 2 great homes open this weekend. The first Open House is on
2847 Winesap Avenue, just south 3 Mile Rd and just east of Leffingwell,
from 12 to 2 pm. Price: $139,900 MLS # 762076
This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large finished rec room down,
freshly painted, new carpeting, and all appliances included. The backyard
is fenced and quite large, plenty of room for hobbies and gardening.
The second Open House is at 2103 Shetland Dr NE from 3-5 pm.
Price: $ 179,900 MLS # 754426
This is a fabulous condo in Applewood II estates, north of Knapp.
It is in great condition with many added extras, not found in typical
condos of this size. It has 2 bedrooms, a den/office, finished
lower level with a walk out, a workshop in the basement, main
floor utility, and lots of light. The kitchen has hardwood floors,
a new solid surface countertop with integral sink and a large
master suite.
More pictures and details available at our website: www.terrywestbrook.com
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