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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 November 2009 is 18 properties, down from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $40.51 to $137.56
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is
$288,900 for November 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
6217 Acropolis Dr $79.900 1316/SqFt $71.59/SqFt
6381 Wainscot Dr SE $80,000 1116 Sq Ft $71.68/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $84,900 1536 Sq Ft $55.27/SqFt
6342 Wainscot Dr SE $84,900 1224 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 90,000 1814 Sq Ft $66.37/SqFt
2201 Shady Dr NE $99,000 2444 Sq Ft $40.51/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd $119,900 2023 Sq Ft $59.27/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
2847 Winesap Ave $139,900 1557 Sq Ft $137.56/SqFt
2309 3 Mile Rd $149,900 3340 Sq Ft $70.54/SqFt
6931 Sandy Lane Dr $159,900 2600 Sq Ft $71.90/SqFt
1575 Bridgewater Ct $164,900 2280 Sq Ft $72.32/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $169,900 2509 Sq Ft $67.72/Sq/Ft
8384 Fulton St E $185,000 4575 Sq Ft $71.90/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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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area,and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
Forest Hills (Ada Cascade) MI Real Estate Absorption Report
Forest Hills is actually a school district in Ada – Cascade MI. This market
is always active. These Grand Rapids suburban communities have
wonderful neighborhoods, some new and some older with Top Ranked
Forest Hills Public Schools, and private schools, such as Ada Christian
& St Roberts that attract many home owners.
This report will cover the Feb 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 real estate
market activity.
Forest Hills MI Listings over $300,000
The absorption rate for Forest Hills MI is 19.22 months, which means if no
new listings come on the market, it will take 19.22 months to sell the existing
$ 300K+ homes at the current rate of sale. This rate is up from last
month, sold prices are still inching downward. Inventory is ticking up, but
sales are holding fairly steady. Your Forest Hills home has a good chance
to sell if it is in good condition and priced correctly.
$300,000+ Homes
237 Active Forest Hills Listings
Average price of $611,882
Average price/square foot $198.88
Low price of $300,000
High price of $2,700,000.
Sold Forest Hills Listings 53
Average sold price $475,835
Average Sold price/sq ft $ 161.96
Lowest sold price $300,000
Highest sold price $1,325,000
Pending Listings 21
Forest Hills Active Listings $74,000 – $300,000
The Absorption rate for Forest Hills homes in this price range is 7.3
months, which means that if no new homes enter the market, at the
current rate of sales, it will take 7.3 months to sell all current inventory.
This is up slightly from last month, but still within normal range.
Forest Hills Active Listings 219
Average Active Price $207,556
Average Active Price/SqFt $117.88
Average Active Days on the Market 113
High Active Price $300,000
Low Active Price $74,900
Sold Forest Hills Listings 127
Average Sold Price $189,179
Average Sold Price/sq ft $97.44
Average Sold Days on the Market 97 Days
High Sold Price $300,000
Low Sold price is $53,000
Pending Sales 52
Market Synopsis: Although the absorption rate is one of the lowest in
the area, for the under 300K homes, this market area is still seeing
some slight reduction in average sold price and price per sq ft. With
more active listings coming on the market this summer, this will not
help current inventory sell faster or for more money.
Forest Hills MI Top Best Buy Homes ~ June 2009
Forest Hills Market Report May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Public Schools Update 2009
If you would like specific information about an Ada Cascade or
Forest Hills MI Homes, please contact me directly:
email: terry@terrywestbrook.com
ph. 1-888-240-1968 x 0
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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Photo of Forest Hills Eastern High School by Bonnie Westbrook
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,
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 $54.73
Highest price per Sq Ft $157.75
June 2009 BEST BUY GR Township Homes
Highest list price is $ 139,900
Lowest list price is $57,900
Top Best Buy GR Township Homes by Price per Square Foot:
4198 Knapp Ct $ 57,900 1200 SqFt $ 57.90/SqFt
2493 Dunnigan Ave $74,000 1352 Sq Ft $54.73/SqFt
2056 Galahad St $104,900 1500 SqFt $ 87.42/SqFt
2847 Winesap Ave $150,000 1505 Sq Ft $ 96.33/SqFt
222 Elmer St $109,900 1600 SqFt $112.03/SqFt
68 Elmhurst Dr $114,900 1322 SqFt $114.90/SqFt
1874 Leffingwell $119,900 1650 SqFt $80.47/SqFt
3500 Vineyard Ave $124,900 1347 SqFt $113.55/SqFt
943 Patterson Ave $129,900 1480 SqFt $110.55/SqFt
4382 Knapp Ct NE $130,000 1368 SqFt $95.03/SqFt
1150 Farnsworth $139,450 1600 SqFt $157.75/SqFt
1039 Eastmont Dr $139,900 1848 SqFt $133.49/SqFt
In this area of Grand Rapids, as well as others, there are few
really great home bargains left on the market. If you have been
waiting for prices to start climbing and inventory to shrink, the
time appears to be here.
*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
Grand Rapids -Ada Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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Photo of Frederick Meijer Gardens Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook
A gorgeous condominium on prestigious Watermark Golf Course is
Just Listed!
Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3090 finished square feet of elegant
living, including an enclosed porch with golf course view, and many
upgrades make this a fantastic buy and a great home in Forest Hills
School District.
If you have been thinking about retiring and living the good life on
one of West Michigan’s premier golf links, you should take a look
at this quality built home.
Offered at $500,000
For a private showing, please contact me at 888-240-1968 ext 0
or email terry@terrywestbrook.com
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate
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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 this month is 17 properties, up from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $53.67 to $73.78
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $57,900 and the highest list price is
$236,537 for June 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:
4198 Knapp Ct NE $ 57,900 1200 SqFt $57.90/SqFt
2635 Chatham Woods $59,400 817 Sq Ft $72.71/SqFt
6225 Acropolis Dr SE $59,900 1116 Sq Ft $53.67/SqFt
2049 Rowland #4 $ 64,500 1150 SqFt $56.09/SqFt
2493 Dunnigan Ave NE $ 74,000 1352 Sq Ft $54.73 /SqFt
378 Pettis Ave SE $ 79,900 1300 Sq Ft $61.46/SqFt
1417 Grand River Dr $ 89,900 1248 Sq Ft $72.04/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $ 99,900 1536 Sq Ft $65.04/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 99,998 1814 Sq Ft $73.74/SqFt
6600 Cascade Rd $104,900 1788 SqFt $58.67/SqFt
8195 45th St SE $124,500 2193 SqFt $56.77/SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd SE $139,900 2023 SqFt $69.15/SqFt
5610 Ada Drive SE $159,000 2437 Sq Ft $65.24/SqFt
3012 Jeanlin Dr SE $159,000 2548 Sq Ft $62.40 /SqFt
6948 Maplecrest Dr $165,000 3200 Sq Ft $61.57/SqFt
3150 Hayward Dr SE $189,900 2574 Sq Ft $73.78/SqFt
4271 Woodside Oaks Ct $236,537 3453 Sq Ft $68.50/SqFt
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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Newsweek makes its determination by ranking according to a ration devised by Jay Mathews: the number of Advanced Placement, Intl. Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge Tests taken by all students at a school in 2008 divided by the number of graduating seniors. All of schools on the list have an index of at least 1.000; they are all in the top 6 percent of public schools measured this way. (Most rankings just use AP)
West Michigan schools that ranked are:
Black River High School (Holland) Rank # 464 – 4th time on the list
East Grand Rapids High School Rank #1011 – 4th time on the list
Forest Hills Central High School Rank # 1088 – 5th time on the list
Lowell High School Rank # 1271 – 4th Time on the list
Jenison High School Rank # 1292 – 5th Time on the list
Mona Shores High School (Norton Shores) Rank # 1185 – 2nd time on the list
We all want our children to go to award-winning schools. These are the top
high schools in the area, by Newsweek ranking standards. Where you have
top high schools, you have an educated workforce, and typically higher
real estate prices because people want to live where their children will get
a great education.
Grand Rapids Real Estate Westbrook Realty
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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
May 2009 Market Report
2 Sold, 5 For Sale, 4 Expired
Tamarron Active Listings: 5
Tamarron Average Active Price – $ 571,680
Tamarron Average Active Price/SqFt – $ 162.20
Tamarron Average Active Days on Market – 67
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: 4
Tamarron Average Expired Price – $ 518,725
Tamarron Average Expired Price/SqFt – $ 135.09
Tamarron Average Expired Days on Market – 167
At the current selling rate, we have a 12.5 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 $ 160/sq ft.
Expired listings weren’t selling at $ 135/SqFt. 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 sell.
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.
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 -Ada Real Estate Westbrook Realty
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Photo of Leslie Tassell Park by Bonnie Westbrook
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
May 2009 Market Report
2 Sold, 1 For Sale, 0 Expired
Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 1
Adacroft Commons Active Price – $189,900
Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt – $94.38
Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -12
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 is only one current home for sale in Adacroft Commons
listed on the local MLS board. This is an extremely 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 close to the list price, although average $/SqFt has
decreased slightly since 2008.
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
Clements Mill is a newer home development built by Eastbrook
Construction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in
2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity
of Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills
Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, which
are within walking distance.
Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hills
shopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.
Ada’s Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the short
time it has been built out. This is largely due to the current over
abundance of houses for sale in a soft resale market.
Clements Mill Market Report
May 2009
6 Sold, 5 For Sale, 3 Expired
Clements Mill Active Listings: 5
Average Active Price: $262,900
Average Active Price/SqFt: $138.42
Average Active Days on Market: 113
Clements Mill Sold Listings: 6
Average Sold Price: $221,950
Average Sold Price/SqFt: $101.43
Average Days on Market: 89
Clements Mill Expired Listings: 3
Absorption Rate for Clements Mill homes is averaging
4 months, which is a low rate for Grand Rapids. List prices
are about $40K above sold prices, which could be why
days on the market are high for active listings.
Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009
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 condo units – Villas of Ada
and Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currently
open & under construction here. The Stone Falls of Ada apartment
project is adjacent to Clements Mill.
If you have detailed questions about Ada Homes, Forest Hills
Homes or just need further information, please contact me
directly: terry@terrywestbrook.com or call 1-888-240-1968 x 0
Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate Westbrook Realty
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Ada Drive Walking Trail Photo 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
May 2009
8 For Sale, 7 Sold, 3 Pending, 4 Expired
Hidden Hills Active Listings 8
Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 283,688
Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 117.56
Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 82
Hidden Hills Sold Homes 7
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 174,673
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 89.83
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 148
Hidden Hills Pending Homes: 3
Hidden Hills Expired Homes: 4
Hidden Hills Average Expired Price: $ 303,675
Hidden Hills Average Expired Price Per Sq Ft: $117.79
Hidden Hills Average Expired Days on the Market: 149
The current absorption rate is 4 months, which means we have
a 4 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
dropped about $120K and about $30 /SqFt in the last 14 months.
Time on the market has decreased slightly and we have 10 homes
sold since the first of the year. Prices selling way below 2004 prices
is sobering news for Hidden Hills sellers but solid homes available at
bargain prices for buyers who want the Forest Hills School District.
Sellers: You can’t get top price if your condition is vintage 1980’s.
Today’s buyers have too many choices to settle for outdated homes.
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
Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 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
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