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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 $53.92 to $88.08 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.
October 2009 TOP BEST BUY Caledonia Homes
Highest list price is $312,716 Lowest list price is $97,900
The Top 21 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price per Sq Foot:
8585 Acorn Ave SE $97,900 1282 Sq Ft $76.37/SqFt
572 145th Ave $99,000 1836 Sq Ft $53.92/SqFt
4494 2nd St $114,900 1400 Sq Ft $82.07/SqFt
5780 68th St SE $130,000 1777 Sq Ft $73.16/SqFt
6606 Buttrick Ave $139,876 2674 Sq Ft $88.08/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
1616 Crescent Pointe $158,500 2174 Sq Ft $72.91/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
9044 Alanada Dr $ 172,000 1974 Sq Ft $87.13/SqFt
327 Johnson St $178,500 3000 Sq Ft $59.50/SqFt
9580 Scotsmoor Dr $178,637 2073 Sq Ft $86.17/SqFt
8845 Whitneyville Ave $179,800 3000 Sq Ft $81.73/SqFt
7328 Patterson Ave $190,000 3227 Sq Ft $76.71/SqFt
323 Johnson St $239,900 3800 Sq Ft $82.92/SqFt
9555 Kraft Ave SE $249,000 3216 Sq Ft $77.43/SqFt
10441 E Rivershore Dr $271,950 3095 Sq Ft $87.87/SqFt
2947 92nd St SE $285,000 4158 Sq Ft $68.54/SqFt
8860 Vincent Ave SE $312,716 4272 Sq Ft $73.20/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
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
We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids 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. Price per square foot is a great leveler. If two similar homes are
listed at similar prices, their price per square foot should be similar.
It should reflect the interior finish of the home. For example, if it has
crystal chandeliers, marble tile, a new kitchen, this would be more per
square foot than a home that is in derelict condition.
Note: We will not be listing “Short Sale” properties in our list,
if disclosed.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors
are used to figure price per square foot.
October 2009 – 22 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $54.86 to $117.77
Highest List Price - $349,700
Lowest List Price - $124,900
The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
1635 Breton Rd SE $124,900 1893 Sq Ft $65.98/SqFt
2200 Estelle Dr SE $139,900 1474 Sq Ft $109.81/SqFt
1408 Edgewood Ave $144,900 1874 Sq Ft $77.32/SqFt
630 Rosewood Ave $159,900 1862 Sq Ft $85.88/SqFt
430 Rosewood Ave $159,900 2650 Sq Ft $73.72/SqFt
428 Edgemere Dr $164,900 3006 Sq Ft $54.86/SqFt
2752 Robinson Rd $169,900 1532 Sq Fr $110.90/SqFt
1646 Robinson Rd $174,000 3171 Sq Ft $54.87/SqFt
348 Gladstone Dr $174,900 1775 Sq Ft $98.54/SqFt
159 El Centro Blvd $174,900 1848 Sq Ft $94.64/SqFt
2258 Lake Dr SE $179,900 2261 Sq Ft $79.57/SqFt
1630 Lake Dr SE $179,900 2692 SqFt $66.83/SqFt
1117 Eastwood Ave $205,000 2250 Sq Ft $108.52/SqFt
2150 Anderson Dr $209,000 3322 Sq Ft $75.29/SqFt
3030 Cascade Rd $209,900 3000 Sq Ft $117.77/SqFt
147 El Centro Blvd $215,000 2318 Sq Ft $108.48/SqFt
1401 Pinecrest Ave $220,000 2350 Sq Ft $103.97/SqFt
2332 Boston St $269,900 2782 Sq Ft $114.46/SqFt
3030 Fulton St SE $269,900 3460 Sq Ft $113.40/SqFt
2305 Wilshire Dr $279,900 3000 Sq Ft $112.59/SqFt
3151 Brentwood $339,900 3596 Sq Ft $94.52/SqFt
1401 Breton Rd $349,700 3873 Sq Ft $102.85/SqFt
The bargains are fewer & prices appear to be getting more
expensive here in East Grand Rapids this fall. No homes
under $100K have been listed for the past 5 months.
If you have been waiting for the right time to buy, don’t wait much
longer. We are starting to see signs competition for homes in some
areas, like East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills, is on the rise.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable
as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
East GR Real Estate Market Blogs
If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,
please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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Westbrook Realty – Giving You Our Personal Best
You might have to really look at this picture to see the details.
When I went to our local food store recently, I needed to to make a
necessary stop. When I saw the bathroom, I had to go to my car and get
get my camera to take this shot above. Our local grocery store is one of
the best I have ever been in. They listen to their customers and try to
make life easier and more convenient for them.
We (and everyone we know) love Forest Hills Foods. This is just one of a
dozen reasons. If you have little children, would they like to go to the
bathroom where they can have a stool and sink at their height?
Would it make it a fun experience for them? You bet!
Thanks again, Forest Hills Foods, for thinking about your customer’s
grocery store experience.
Most of us sell only a small number of homes in our lifetimes.
With limited experience in real estate how are we capable of
maximizing the profits from our home sale? Many home sellers
make the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same.
They list with the first agent who comes along. Does it make
good business sense to put the responsibility of selling your
home with someone who has no plan or qualifications?
This report will educate you with valuable information that will
help you make the best decision concerning:
With which real estate agent should you list?
Start by doing a few hours of research. Ask around … talk with
someone who has had a positive experience with a Realtor in your
neighborhood. Find out which agents are highly visible in your
market area. Get to know who has the most web presence, ads
and marketing material in your neighborhood. Who’s the most
active agent? Compile a list of agent names and use these
questions to help you determine which agent is right for you.
Now you have the list –Google each one to see how they compare.
Make an appointment and ask the prospective agents the
following questions:
- Could you send me some information about yourself! You can
often get a good idea of which agents are the most professional by
looking at their promotional materials. If their own materials aren’t
professional, how well are they going to market your home? Track
how long each agent takes to respond to your request and how
quickly they follow up. If they don’t respond efficiently to your
Listing requests imagine how they’ll handle potential home buyers.
2. How many homes have you listed and how many homes have
you sold in the last six months? Look for an agent who has experience
with homes similar to yours and is active in your area. If your home
has special features look for an agent with experience in those
areas. Your agent should have a good record of selling homes, not
just listing them. After all, this is your ultimate goal.
Watch for the continuing series: 10 Questions You Should Ask a Realtor
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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Ada Michigan – Ada Village Trick or Treat at Ada Village Shops &
Fire Hall Open House Sat. Oct 31st 5-6pm
Cascade Michigan – Halloween Open House at 2865 Thornhills Ave
Fire Station: Oct 31st 6-8pm
East Grand Rapids MI – Halloween Saturday Oct 31st 6-8 pm
Grand Rapids MI – Halloween Event Activities in GR from Jack the Ripper to
corn mazes, something for everyone.
Kentwood MI – Kentwood Halloween Hoopla – Oct 31st Woodland Mall
4-6pm Free Event – must pre-register by Oct 27th
Lowell MI – Oct 31st – Halloween – 6-8pm
Rockford MI – Trick or Treating City of Rockford Sat October 31st. Sirens will sound to start and finish or recommended hours 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Keep your porch light on if participating. Drive slowly to protect our children!
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have moved people in and out of their homes here for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
Subscribe to our Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Blog
Westbrook Realty – Giving You Our Personal Best
Nature has so many lessons to teach us. We don’t always pay attention
to what she is saying but when we do….we have a chance to share a
moment of clarity and wisdom. On our excursion through the Grand
Rapids area yesterday, we encountered this maple tree. How many
times have we sped past and not noticed it? Hundreds, probably.
Why did we notice it yesterday?
It shone out its brilliant yellow light on a rainy day, saying:
Look at me! In a few days my golden leaves will be on the ground,
so notice me today….right now!
We did. We stopped to take a photo and share it with you. Each day
we have the opportunity to notice and appreciate the beauty around us.
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have moved people in and out of their homes here for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area, visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
Scheduled to open in the fall of 2010, construction has started on the new
elementary school at the old Ottawa Hills High School plot, formerly Iroquois
Middle School. The Grand Rapids Public School system sold the land and
buildings and the old Ottawa High School building was torn down this summer.
Major construction is now underway for the new school by Grand
Rapids Christian Schools. This is what the site looks like now:
And a site map of the future facility:
Home for Sale 1 block from this new GR Christian School
Westbrook Realty ~ Search Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com
A charming Tudor Style home is now available in Ottawa Hills. This
area has been a wonderful neighborhood to live in Grand Rapids
since the 1930’s. There is a new neighbor coming in the fall of
2010: a new Christian Elementary School.
This quality built home has hardwood floors on the main floor and
the 3 upstairs bedrooms. Also, a large living room with fireplace, bay window,
crown molding and an adjacent sunroom.
Listed at $129,900.
Additional Article on 1407 Alexander SE
New Christian Elementary School Under Construction
Westbrook Realty ~ Search Grand Rapids Real Estate
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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.
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.
Westbrook Realty ~ Search Grand Rapids Real Estate
Copyright 2009 all rights reserved
Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com
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.
The Real estate market for waterfront homes in Eastern Kent County Michigan
with rivate water frontage
Currently there are 23 active listings in waterfront homes
5 Pending Sales
3 Sold
Since July 1, 2009 to date.
Average List Price – $ 160,208
Average Sale Price – $ 179,667
Westbrook Realty ~ Search Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com
Thornapple River photo by Terry Westbrook