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Forest Hills students have posted outstanding MEAP scores
for the 2009-2010 year. The Forest Hills students placed at
the top of the Kent County District and the State of Michigan
charts.
In Mathematics, Reading Science, and Social Studies the
percent of Forest Hills students continues to be higher
for every test than what was achieved overall by students
in the District & State. Some of the results already meet
the federal requirements of No Child Left Behind mandate
of 100% proficiency by 2014.
You can view Forest Hills Public Schools test scores here.
As state and federal governments have raised expectations
for student performance, Forest Hills students have recorded
higher levels of achievement. The school staff, parents and
students should be be proud of the effort and accomplishment
for this year’s test scores.
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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
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
Looking for a great home in Forest Hills School District?
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with finished basement and large
fenced back yard is being painted and re-carpeted top to bottom.
If you would like to choose your colors and floor covering,
give us a call.
Sneak preview, this home in a nice NE Grand Rapids neighborhood will
be listed soon. Many updates, good condition.
If you would like further information about this home,
please contact me directly at:
1-888-240-1988 ext 0 or email: terry@terrywestbrook.com
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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photos by Bonnie Westbrook
The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course just
south of Cascade Road. Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance
I get. Watermark is a premier course with friendly players.
It has an excellent grounds staff and a great pro shop staff, as well.
Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive
place to live. Quality built homes with access off Cascade Road and
Spaulding Drive, you are close to the airport, 28th Street shopping,
I96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills
schools and shopping areas.
Watermark Residences
May 2009 Real Estate Market Report
For Sale: 7
There are 7 active Watermark Homes currently on the market.
The median Watermark Homes current active price is $ 579,900
The average Watermark Homes current price per sq ft is $ 267.15
The average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 216
The high price is $ 2,700,000 and the low price is $ 369,900.
Sold: 1
There has been 1 Watermark Sold Homes since Jan 1, 2009.
The average Watermark Sold Home price is $ 440,000
The average Watermark Sold Homes price per sq ft is $206.57
The average days on the market for Watermark Sold Homes is 73.
Pending: 0
Expired: 6
At the current rate of sales, we have a 35 month Absorption rate at the
Watermark Residences. This means that it will take 35 months for the
current listed homes to sell based on the current rate of sales.
Watemark buyers don’t seem to be interested at the present prices.
The listed avg. price/square foot is about $60 more than the only sale
so far this year. The $2.7 million home does inflate the figures a tad
but price/sq ft should be similar. Summer may see more activity but
I see overpriced homes and buyers just aren’t buying overpriced homes.
Additional articles about Watermark Residences:
Watermark Residences March 2009 Market Report
Watermark Residences December 2008 Market Report
Watermark Residences October 2008 Market Report
Watermark Country Club ~ Pool Time
If you would like further information about Watermark Residences
Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly:
1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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photo of Watermark Residences Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook
We have gathered a list of the 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 up again to 14 properties, from 12 last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $54.68 to $73.78
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $63,900 and the highest list price is
$236,537 for April 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:
7117 Oakbrook St SE $229,900 3776 SqFt $60.88/SqFt TFLA
8195 45th St SE $134,500 2193 SqFt $61.33/SqFt
4198 Knapp Ct NE $ 63,900 1200 SqFt $63.90/SqFt
6600 Cascade Rd $104,900 1788 SqFt $58.67/SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd SE $139,900 2023 SqFt $69.15/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
7965 Sandy Hollow Dr $159,900 4342 Sq Ft $36.83/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $109,900 1536 Sq Ft $71.55/SqFt
3150 Hayward Dr SE $189,900 2574 Sq Ft $73.78/SqFt
6948 Maplecrest Dr $194,900 3200 Sq Ft $72.72/SqFt
2509 Shagbark Ave SE $224,900 3017 Sq Ft $74.54/SqFt
3426 Nottingham Dr NE $ 69,900 1640 Sq Ft $62.41/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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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 Sept 1, 2008 to March 29, 2009 real estate
market activity.
Forest Hills MI Listings over $300,000
The absorption rate for Forest Hills MI is 18.9 months, which means if no
new listings come on the market, it will take 18.9 months to sell the existing
homes at the current rate of sale. This rate is up from last month, sold
prices are about the same. 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.
There are 224 Active Forest Hills Listings in the over $300,000 category with
an average price of $628,678. The Average price per square foot of Active
Listings is $201.55 with a low price of $300,000 & a high price of $2,700,000.
There have been 69 Sold Forest Hills Listings in the over $300,000 category
with an Average price of $491,382. The Average Sold price per square foot is
$ 163.75. The lowest sold price is $309,900 & the highest sold price is
$1,325,000. There are 14 Pending Forest Hills Listings in this category.
Forest Hills Listings $100,000 to $300,000
The Absorption rate for Forest Hills homes in this price range is 8.56
months, which means that if no new homes enter the market, at the
current rate of sales, it will take 8.56 months to sell all current inventory.
There are 197 Forest Hills Active Listings with an Average Price
of $214,962. The Average Active Price/SqFt is $120.32 and the
Average Active Days on the Market are 123. The High Active Price is
$300,000 and the Low Active Price is $104,900.
There have been 124 Sold Forest Hills Listings in the last 7 months. The
Average Sold Price is $193,873 with the Average Sold Price per square foot
at $102.24. Average Sold Days on the Market is 109 Days. The high Sold
price is $299,900 & the low sold price is $104,500. There are 37 Pending
Sales in this category.
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 reduction in sold price and price per sq ft. With more active listings
coming on the market in the spring, this will not help current inventory
sell faster or for more money.
Ada Cascade Market Report December 2008
Ada Cascade Market Report October 2008
Ada Cascade Market Report Sept 2008
If you would like specific information about an Ada Cascade or
Forest Hills MI Homes, please contact me directly.
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Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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Photo of Forest Hills Eastern High School by Bonnie Westbrook
Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area of
the Greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills
Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts
School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an
established subdivision, started in the early 1970’s by E.L. Ladd
Builders of Ada.
I have held many open houses in these new plats
and sold many of the homes as new construction – to be built.
If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic
ranch (about 1000 sq ft) sold for $ 19,900 in 1975.
Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan
March 2009 Real Estate Market Report
4 Sold, 3 Pending, 3 For Sale
Adatowne Active Listings: 3
Adatowne Average Active price – $158,433
Adatowne Active average price/SqFt – $105.14
Adatowne Active average days on market – 51
Adatowne Pending: 3
Adatowne Sold Listings: 2
Adatowne Average Sold Price – $ 119,000
Adatowne Average sold price/SqFt – $ 91.00
Adatowne Average Sold days on market – 40
MARKET SYNOPSIS: Absorption Rate for Adatowne is 4.2 months,
which means it would take 4.2 months for the 3 active listings to sell,
if no other homes entered the market, according to current sales
statistics. The price per square foot here really tells the story: Active
listings are averaging $ 105/sqft and sold are averaging $ 91/sqft.
With the new trend of consumers downsizing and the popularity of
Forest Hills Schools, the real estate market should remain strong
and viable for Adatowne homes, as long as they are in "great
condition" and priced at less than $100 sq ft.
If you would like more information about Ada or Grand Rapids
Homes, please feel free to contact me directly.
Adatowne Market Report Sept 2008
Adatowne Market Report Jan 2009
Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate
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Photo of Ada MI walking path by Bonnie Westbrook
Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive
style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were
built in the 1960’s and 1970’s, although there are a few newer
homes that were built recently in the area. Close to the village of
Cascade and the Thornapple River, this heavily wooded area has
been a Grand Rapids desired suburban place to live for decades.
Part of the Forest Hills School District, which draws many families,
there is also the river and it’s picturesque appeal. The drive down
Thornapple River Drive between Ada and Cascade in the fall is one
of the prettiest drives in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Cascade Woods Absorption Market Report
March 2009
8 Homes For Sale, 0 Pending, 4 SOLD, 12 Expired
Cascade Woods Active Listings: 8
Cascade Woods Active average price – $285,025
Cascade Woods Active average $/SqFt – $112.48
Cascade Woods Active average days on market – 119
Cascade Woods Sold Listings: 4
Cascade Woods average sold price – $142,500
Cascade Woods average sold $/SqFt – $ 61.80
Cascade Woods average sold days on market – 80 days
Cascade Woods Expired Listings: 12
Cascade Woods Expired average price – $386,650
Cascade Woods Expired average $/Sq/Ft – $ 135.77
Cascade Woods Expired average days on market – 187
The Absorption Rate for Cascade Woods Homes is 4 months,
Which means if no new listings come on the market, it will take
4 months to sell the existing inventory. The average sold price
per SqFt is half of the Active listings Price /SqFt. It could reflect
foreclosures and homes in poor condition that have sold over
the last 7 months.
Or it could be home condition which is slowing the sales of
older homes in this area. You can see that the expired listings
had their homes priced $100K over the average list price.
Will the spring market see an uptick in prices paid for Cascade
Woods homes?
Today’s buyers do not want to do ANY updates, which includes
painting, new kitchens & baths, new flooring. If your Cascade
Woods home hasn’t sold, it is probably condition, which gets
us back to price. If you don’t want to improve your home, you
won’t get the same price as people who have updated and kept
their home current according to recent trends.
Cascade Woods December 2008 Market Report
If you would like further information about Grand Rapids or
Cascade Homes, please contact me directly.
Grand Rapids -Ada Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate
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photo of Leslie E Tassell Park on the Thornapple River by Bonnie Westbrook
The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course just
south of Cascade Road. Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance
I get. Watermark is a premier course with a friendly group of players.
It has an excellent grounds staff and a great pro shop staff, as well.
Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive
place to live. Quality built homes with access off Cascade Road and
Spaulding Drive, you are close to the airport, 28th Street shopping,
I96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills
schools and shopping areas.
Watermark Residences
March 2009 Real Estate Market Report
For Sale: 7
There are 7 active Watermark Homes currently on the market.
The average Watermark Homes current active price is $ 799,043.
The average Watermark Homes current price per sq ft is $ 260.32.
The average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 153.
The high price is $ 2,700,000 and the low price is $ 179,800.
Sold: 7
There have been 7 Watermark Sold Homes since May 1, 2008.
The average Watermark Sold Homes price is $ 491,714.
The average Watermark Sold Homes price per sq ft is $193.81.
The average days on the market for Watermark Sold Homes is 71.
Pending: 0
Expired: 18
At the current rate of sales, we have a 8 month Absortion rate at the
Watermark Residences. This means that it will take 8 months for the
current listed homes to sell based on the current rate of sales.
If you would like further information about Watermark Residences
Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly:
1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Watermark Residences February 2009 Market Report
Watermark Residences January 2009 Market Report
Watermark Residences December 2008 Market Report
Watermark Residences October 2008 Market Report
Watermark Country Club ~ Pool Time
Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate
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photo of Watermark Residences Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook
Watermark Country Club in Cascade Township has a wonderful pool facility.
We are not members but being members of the golf course we are allowed
to use the facility several times a year at a small charge.
Yesterday was POOL DAY!! Our grandson, Jeffy is up from Indianapolis for
his yearly “Grandparents Camp Week” with us. The pool is one of his favorite
places to go.
It was in the eighties and humid—perfect pool weather, even though the
clouds looked menacing. We had tried on Monday but got rained out before
we could get wet. The pool staff keeps a sharp eye on the weather and closes
the pool if a storm threatens. Watermark has lunch available poolside and
we had hamburgers and a hotdog to keep our energy up for the big day.
We took a couple of pictures, so you can see what a great place it is.
This is a shot of both pools, the adult pool with slide tower in back, and
the kid’s pool in front. There is a putting range behind the storage
building in the background for the kids to use.
The kids pool is THE MOST popular area – a small slide, 2 water shooting
animals to ride,and the dumping pails tower in the center make this fun
for big and little children.
The pool house has a men’s and women’s locker room with showers,
toilets and changing stations. An additional restroom is located close
to the pool. Grilled burgers and other lunch favorites are available until
the pool closes at 8 pm.
The sand box is a draw for big and little children. A small play structure, a
large play fort with slide, and a swing set are all set in this huge sand box.
Jeffy is on the right heading for the water spigot, he is excavating a water
trench with buckets and shovels.
That’s me taking a few swings at the driving range – just over the fence
from the pool.
If you would like further information about Forest Hills Homes, please
contact me directly: 1-888-240-1968
Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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Photos of Watermark pool area by Bonnie Westbrook
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