Ada MI Home in the Woods – Retreat to Nature

Ada MI Home in the Woods – Retreat to Nature

Would you like to retreat to nature every day?  If you lived in this updated Ada Township

home,  that would be your reality.  Come home to a nature setting, birds on the feeder,

wildlife sightings, the serene quiet only Mother Nature can provide.

 

Back Deck

A place to unwind at the end of the day

The back deck can be a great way to great the day on the weekends

or a place to unwind at the end of the day.

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A fire pit in the back yard for those Smore’s nights.

 

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A play area at the front side of the spacious yard.

 

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In Ada Township, this well constructed home with lots of

recent updates is waiting for a new owner.

You can see the lots of interior photos and a video walk through

of this wonderful house at this link or at our web site:

Terry Westbrook Westbrook Realty

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates Jan – June 2013

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates Jan – June 2013

Snapshot of Greentree Estates Real Estate Activity

January 1  to June 27, 2013

Active Listings – 3   $ 289,133        Avg  List Price

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 2   $ 303,800    Avg. Sold Price

 

Greentree Estates Properties are selling for about $ 128  a sq./ft. on average this year.

Sales got a slow start in the first quarter but activity has increased in the last quarter.  With interest

rates on the rise, buying at today’s prices can save you money on a 30 year mortgage.

 

 

If you would like information about buying or selling an Ada Township Home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

 

 

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report ~ Clements Mill ~ May 2009

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

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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

 

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Ada Drive Walking Trail Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report ~ Adatowne ~ May 2009

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.

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Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan

        May 2009 Real Estate Market Report

                    4  Sold, 1 Pending, 2 For Sale

Adatowne Active Listings: 2

Adatowne Average Active price – $146,250

Adatowne Active average price/SqFt – $114.10

Adatowne Active average days on market – 130

Adatowne Pending: 1

Adatowne Sold Listings: 4

Adatowne Average Sold Price – $ 138,000

Adatowne Average sold price/SqFt – $ 103.84

Adatowne Average Sold days on market – 143

MARKET SYNOPSIS:  Absorption Rate for Adatowne is 2 months,

which means it would take 2 months for the active listings to sell,

if no other homes entered the market, according to current sales

statistics.  The market is hot in this neighborhood. This is the lowest

absorption rate of any local Grand Rapids neighborhood that on

which we do reports.  Price per square foot is going up for both sold

and active listings. although it hasn’t recovered to levels seen in 2004-

2005.

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 about $100 sq ft.

 

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 more information about Ada or Grand Rapids

Homes, please feel free to contact me directly.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ Adatowne ~ March 2009

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

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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

 

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Photo of Ada MI walking path by Bonnie Westbrook

Ada Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ Ada Moorings Neighborhood

Ada Moorings is located off Grand River Drive, just east of Ada and

close to Ada Township Park. A recent development by Eastbrook

Builders, these homes are in Forest Hills Public School

District.  Close to the village of Ada and not far from the village of

Cascade,this subdivision is near 28th Street shopping, the Thornapple

and the Grand Rivers.

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                    Ada Moorings Market Report February 2009

                                3 For Sale,  9 Sold, 4 Expired

Ada Moorings Active Listings: 3

Ada Moorings average active price – $225,967

Ada Moorings average active price /SqFt – $ 121.78

Ada Moorings average days on market – 162

 

Ada Moorings SOLD Listings: 9

Ada Moorings average sold price $ 243,211

Ada Moorings average sold price/SqFt – $ 125.24

Ada Moorings average sold days on market – 91

 

The Absorption Rate for Ada Moorings Homes is 3.3 months, which means if

no new listings come on the market it will take 3.3 months for the existing

homes to sell at the current rate of sales.  The average list price has dropped

$20,000 in the last quarter of 2008 and into the 2009, which means sellers

are closer to the actual market price. The average sale price has stayed the

same.  The market is good in Ada Moorings, 3.3 months is a great absorption

rate for the Grand Rapids Area.

 

Ada Moorings Market Report Dec 2008

Ada Moorings Market Report Oct 2008

Ada Moorings Market Report Sept 2008

Ada Moorings Market Report Aug 2008

Ada Moorings Market Report July 2008

Ada Moorings Market Report June 2008

If you would like further information about the value of your Ada or

Grand Rapids Home, please contact me directly at:

1-888-240-1968 ext 0

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please send your email address and in which report you are interested

in receiving.

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photo of the Ada Park Entrance in Ada  by Bonnie Westbrook

Ada Michigan Real Estate Absorption Report ~ Feb 2009

Ada Woods is an established development of homes in Ada, Michigan,

just west of Ada and south of Fulton Street (M46).  Ada Woods started

out as an E.L. Ladd development, but towards the end of the project

many lots were sold to other builders and completed by individual owners.

  The dates of building range from 1980’s to 2005.  Most of the homes

have more square footage and more amenities than Adacroft Commons,

its  adjacent neighborhood.  As with Adacroft Commons, there is designated

common land in the development that remains heavily wooded and in a

natural state.   This development is in the Forest Hills School System and

close to several private schools.   

 

Ada village Headley St Fall photos

 

 

 

     Ada Woods Real Estate  Absorption Report

                 February 2009

       7 Sold, 3 For Sale, 9 Expired

 

Ada Woods Active Listings: 3

Ada Woods Average Active Price – $ 325,933

Ada Woods Average Active Price/SqFt – $130.94

Ada Woods Average Days on Market – 121

 

Ada Woods SOLD Listings: 7

Ada Woods Average Sold Price -$ 306,079

Ada Woods Average Sold Price/SqFt – $117.76

Ada Woods Average Sold Days on Market – 127

 

Ada Woods Expired Listings: 9

Ada Woods Average Expired Price – $ 319,678

Ada Woods Average Expired Price/SqFt – $ 135.51

Ada Woods Average Expired Days on Market – 162

 

The Absorption Rate for Ada Woods Homes is 6 months, which

means that if no new listings come on the market, it will take

6 months at the current rate of sales to sell the existing homes

inventory.

 

MARKET SYNOPSIS: The  average sold price has lowered about

$ 7,000 since December 2008. The average asking price has

lowered about the same, but not enough to get buyers off the fence.

The expired number is up which tells me that some sellers have

given up trying to get their higher asking price.

If you don’t have your Ada Woods home priced below $ 120.00 a sq ft,

you will be waiting for a stronger sellers market to sell your home.

 

Ada Woods Market Report August 2008

Ada Woods Market Report Sept 2008

Ada Woods Market Report Oct 2008

Ada Woods Market Report Nov 2008

Ada Woods MI Market Report Dec 2008

 

If you have any questions about Grand Rapids or Ada Homes,

please contact me directly through my web site.

 

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Grand Rapids Absorption Report ~ Clements Mill Jan 2009

Clements Mill is  a newer home development built by EastbrookConstruction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximityof  Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, whichare within walking distance.Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hillsshopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.Ada’s Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the shorttime it has been built out.  This is largely due to the current overabundance of houses for sale in a soft resale market.                  Clements Mill  Market Report

                     January 2009

           23 Sold,  7 For Sale, 12 Expiredbike trail on Ada Dr ada miClements Mill Active Listings: 7Average Active Price: $250,371Average Active Price/SqFt: $121.52Average Active Days on Market: 64 Clements Mill Sold Listings: 23Average Sold Price: $275,421Average Sold Price/SqFt: $122.27Average Days on Market: 103 Clements Mill Expired Listings: 12Average Expired Price: $263,408Average Expired Price/SqFt: $ 126.19Average Expired Days on Market: 165 Absorption Rate for Clements Mill homes is averaging1.9 sold homes per month for 2008/2009 to date.With 7 current listings, there is a 3.6 month supply. Clements Mill Market Report Nov 2008Clements Mill Market Report Sept 2008Clements Mill Market Report July 2008Clements Mill Market Report June 2008 The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since2000. There is a new proposed 80 condo units Villas of Adaand Stone Falls of Ada a 210 unit apartment complex, currentlyopen & under construction here.  The Stone Falls of Ada apartmentprojectis adjacent to Clements Mill.  Both are scheduled for completion by spring 2009.If you have detailed questions about Ada Homes, Forest Hills Homes orjust need further information, please contact me directly. Grand Rapids Ada MI  Real Estate   Five Star Real Estate LLCCopyright 2009  All rights reservedAda Drive Walking Trail Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

Grand Rapids MI Absorption Report ~ Adacroft Commons ~ Jan 2009

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site – Villas of Adaand Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currentlyunder construction here. Both of these new developments are quiteclose to Adacroft Commons.                   Adacroft Commons Real Estate                    January  2009 Market Report

            9 Sold, 0 For Sale, 10 Expired

Adacroft Commons Entrance Ada MI 49301Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 0Adacroft Commons Active Price – $Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt – $Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market – Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 9Adacroft Commons average sold price – $ 165,222Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt – $97.49Adacroft Commons average sold days on market -78 Adacroft Commons Expired Listings: 10Adacroft Commons average expired price – $ 186,410Adacroft Commons average expired price/SqFt – $ 134.36Adacroft Commons average days on market – 110 There are no current homes for sale in Adacroft Commonslisted on the local MLS board.  This is an extremely desirable areato live, with its close proximity to Forest Hills Central Middle &High Schools.  In the above stats you can see the $20,000disconnect between sellers and buyers, or $36 /SqFt. on themain floor.  If you would like to sell in this market, you have tobe priced at the current market price, not 2004 prices, IF you wantto sell your home.   Forest Hills MI Market Report Dec 2008 Adacroft commonsAdacroft Commons Market Report Oct 2008Adacroft Commons Market Report Aug 2008 If you have detailed questions or just need general informationabout Grand Rapids or Ada Homes, please contact me directly. If you would like to receive these monthly reports in your inbox,please contact us or subscribe to our RSS feed. Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate – Five Star Real EstateCopyright 2009 All rights reservedAdacroft Commons Entrance Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

Kent County "BEST HIGH SCHOOLS ~ 2009"

The U.S. News and World Report has published their annual survey of  the

best public high schools across the country.

These top open enrollment schools were placed into gold, silver,

bronze, and honorable mention categories.

Six public schools in Kent County were mentioned. Two Grand Rapids

inner city schools and  4 Grand Rapids suburban schools were named

in Best High Schools Kent County 2009.

City Middle/ High School, East Grand Rapids High School, Forest Hills

Central High School, Lee High School, Lowell High School, and Ottawa

Montessori School all received Silver or Bronze awards.

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Schools are an important consideration when buying and

selling a home.  Public schools in the Grand Rapids area

are some of the best in the country.

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