Forest Hills Walkout Ranch ~ Too Late-Sold!

This custom built home near the Thornapple River has privacy, great views and

quality construction.  If you are looking for a Forest Hills home with

lots of extras, set in an exclusive neighborhood, we would encourage

you to take a look.

 

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About 3700 square feet of finished living space, this is priced at a little

over $60 /sq ft.  A fantastic bargain in this neighborhood.

Contact me at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

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Cascade Michigan Walk Out Ranch for Sale ~ Video tour

Video Tour of Custom Built Walk Out Ranch with Nature Views

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath  Home, 3376 finished square feet

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Check out the many custom details on this home listed on our Grand Rapids

Real Estate Web Site,

Contact Terry Westbrook 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 for more details.

See our other Youtube video tours

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Forest Hills MI ~ Top Home Buys ~ February 2009

We have gathered a list of the Best Forest Hills Houses

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.

top best buys in forest hills mi homes for sale

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 lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $54.68 to $74.16

here in Forest Hills.

The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is

$236,537 for February 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.

 

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

976 Kenmoor Ave SE         $ 93,000     1254 Sq Ft   $74.16/SqFt

236 Ivanhoe Ave NE          $101,108   2500 Sq Ft   $65.83/SqFt

3310 Dean Lake NE           $ 59,900    1039 SqFt    $65.04/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

831 Honey Creek               $159,900  2913 Sq Ft   $54.89/SqFt

6224 Lincolnshire Ct          $ 74,400   1712 Sq Ft   $54.58/SqFt

5505 Whitneyville              $109,900  1536 Sq Ft   $71.55/SqFt

2205 Christine Ct SE         $179,900   2600 Sq Ft   $69.19/SqFt

3150 Hayward Dr              $189,900   2574 Sq Ft   $73.78/SqFt

6948 Maplecrest Dr           $194,900   3200 Sq Ft   $72.72/SqFt

3327 Hidden Hills Ave        $199,900   3400 Sq Ft   $68.93/SqFt

4714 Cutter Parkway        $ 99,950    1828 Sq Ft   $54.68/SqFt

3310 Midland Dr SE           $209,900   4000 Sq Ft   $59.46/SqFt

4271 Woodside Oaks Ct    $236,537  3453 Sq Ft   $68.50/SqFt

 

** = Top Best Buy per amount of Square  Footage

 

If you would like a list of Top Best Buys in your area, please contact

us through email or on our web site:

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Hidden Hills ~ Cascade Township MI Absorption Report ~ January 2009

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. 

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                          Hidden Hills, Cascade Township

                     Residential Real Estate Market Report

                             ~      January 2009     ~   

                          9 For Sale, 6 SOLD, 2 Expired

 

Hidden Hills Active Listings

Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 278,244

Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 114.64

Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 121

 

Hidden Hills Sold Homes

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 223,667

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 104.00

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 65

 

Hidden Hills Expired Homes

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price: $ 291,900

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price Per Sq Ft: $104.50

Hidden Hills Average Expired Days on the Market: 183

 

The current absorption rate is  13.5, which means we have a 13.5

month supply of homes in the Hidden Hills market, IF no new homes

enter the market and homes sell at the rate for the past 9 months. 

 

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Hidden Hills average SOLD home price has

dropped  about $46K and about $12 /SqFt in the last 9 months.

Time on the market has increased and will probably continue to do so

for the winter months.  No new homes have come on the market and

many of the over priced homes in Hidden Hills have decided to not sell

in this market.  Price and condition are the two items buyers will

compare.  You can’t get top price if your condition is vintage 1980’s.

Today’s buyers have too many choices to settle.

 

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

 

Hidden Hills Market Report July 2008

Hidden Hills Market Report June 2008

Hidden Hills Market Report Oct 2008

Hidden Hills Market Report Nov 2008

 

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes or

Forest Hills homes, please contact me directly. 

 

Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate Five Star Real Estate 

Copyright 2009  All rights reserved

photo of Fall Crab Apple Tree by Bonnie Westbrook

Top Home Buys Forest Hills Michigan ~ January 2009

We have gathered a list of the top Forest Hills Houses

to buy.  Please note that this list can change daily as

some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes

come on the market.

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The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot.  The

lowest price/Sq Ft range from $54.68 to $74.56 here.

The lowest list price is $79,900 and the highest list price is

$236,537 for January 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.

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

378 Pettis Ave SE              $ 79,900   1300 Sq Ft   $61.46/SqFt

1417 Grand River Dr          $ 89,900    1248 Sq Ft   $72.04/SqFt

831 Honey Creek               $150,578   2913 Sq Ft   $63.13/SqFt

6224 Lincolnshire Ct           $ 79,900   1712 Sq Ft   $69.36/SqFt

5505 Whitneyville               $109,900  1536 Sq Ft   $71.55/SqFt

8195 45th St SE                 $134,500   2193 Sq Ft   $61.33/SqFt

3521 Thornapple River Dr  $136,900   1836 Sq Ft   $74.56/SqFt

7133 Bridgewater Dr         $159,000    2160 Sq Ft  $73.61/SqFt

2205 Christine Ct SE         $179,900    2600 Sq Ft   $69.19/SqFt

3150 Hayward Dr              $189,900    2574 Sq Ft   $73.78/SqFt

6948 Maplecrest Dr           $194,900    3200 Sq Ft   $72.72/SqFt

3327 Hidden Hills Ave        $209,900    3400 Sq Ft   $72.38/SqFt

7399 Lime Hollow Dr          $225,000    3085 Sq Ft   $72.93/SqFt

38 E Beltline Ave SE          $ 94,900      1328 Sq Ft   $71.46/SqFt

4714 Cutter Parkway        $ 99,950      1828 Sq Ft   $54.68/SqFt

3310 Midland Dr SE           $209,900     4000 Sq Ft   $59.46/SqFt

4271 Woodside Oaks Ct    $236,537     3453 Sq Ft   $68.50/SqFt

If you would like a list of top best buys in your area, please contact

us through our website:

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Five Star Real Estate

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Real Estate Market Report ~ Watermark Residences ~ October 2008

The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course just

south of Cascade Road. If you don’t like golf,  get defensive when a stray

golf ball rolls into your “yard” you probably would be better off not buying

 a home or condo at Watermark. Of course you would be missing out on the

best golf course in Grand Rapids (no prejudice here, just the facts, folks)

Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance I get. Watermark is a premier

course with a friendly group of players. We have an excellent grounds staff

and a great pro shop staff.

Watermark single family homes and condos are 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 Entrance

Watermark Residences Entrance

                                Watermark Residences

                  October 2008 Real Estate Market Report

For Sale:

There are 8 active Watermark Homes currently on the market.

The average Watermark Homes current active price is $ 774,313.

The average Watermark Homes current price per sq ft is $ 226.06.

The average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 73.

Sold:

There have been 5 Watermark Sold Homes this year.

The average Watermark Sold Homes price is $ 515,000.

The average Watermark Sold Homes price per sq ft is $200.16.

The average days on the market for Watermark Sold Homes is 68.

If you would like further information about Watermark Residences,

Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly.


Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate
– Five Star Real Estate

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Custom Built Home in Forest Hills Michigan ~ Too Late Sold!!!

Custom Built Home with Privacy in Forest Hills
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Location: Stoneshire Estates

New in 2005, this 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home minutes from Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools is just what you have been looking for in a home. A custom built quality constructed home with many extras, such as a 3+ stall garage, wonderful setting in Stoneshire Estates, professional landscaping, underground sprinkling, generously sized rooms throughout and tastefullly decorated. Large master suite with private wooded views, a den/ office, formal dining room, living room with soaring ceiling, and a Gathering room with large kitchen, eating area, and family room with fireplace are all on the main floor. Owners have added a fabulous maintenance free deck off the Gathering room for added entertaining space. The upper level has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a study area at the top of the stairs. The lower level has a bedroom and full bath finished. This walkout level has high ceilings, finished to drywall in some areas and open to finish as you desire. A total of 3629 finished square feet of executive style living with mature trees and private views on a dead end street.
Information
Contact Information
Terry Westbrook
1-888-240-1968×0
Pricing
Price: $512,000.00
Property Location
5970 Stratford Glen Court SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
View Map
Links
Features
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Year Built: 2005
Subdivision: Stoneshire Estates
Lot Size: 119x292x110x268
Garage Size: 3+
School District: Forest Hills Public
Square Footage: 3629
Agent Name: Terry Westbrook
Broker: Five Star Real Estate
MLS #: 734699
Attributes
Appliances
Range/Oven
Full Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Sink Disposal
Microwave
Interior Amenities
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Kitchen Island
Vaulted Ceilings
Basement
Walkout Basement
Exterior Amenities
Grass Lawn
Fruit Trees
Maintenance free Deck
Professionally landscaped
Underground sprinkling
Front Porch
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Cascade Woods, Cascade Township MI Residential Real Estate Market Report July 2008

Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive

 style homes. 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.

Thornapple River in Autumn

Thornapple River in Autumn

 

               Cascade Woods Residential Real Estate

                         Market Report July 2008

         13 Homes For Sale (FS),  2 Pending,  8 SOLD

Address                   Status    Price      Sq Ft    $/SqFt  DOM

 7063 Thorncrest       FS      159,500  1808      88.21    96

2600 River Edge Dr   FS     209,900   2928     71.68     11

2740 Cascade Spgs  FS      227,900    2161    105.46  179

7399 Lime Hollow     FS     249,900      3085    81.00     12

7469 Lime Hollow     FS      249,900    2592     96.41     56

7382 Treeline Dr       FS     288,000    1876    153.51  118     

2627 Shadowbrook   FS     295,900   2822    104.85    46

2909 Cascade Spgs  FS      329,000   1872    175.74  268

2669 Cascade Spgs   FS     399,000   2590    154.05  151

2424 River Edge Dr   FS     399,900   1979    202.07   129

2521 Pebblebrook     FS     394,900   2600    151.88    34

2515 Cascade Spgs   FS     650,000   2613    248.75   402

2597 Cascade Spgs   FS    850,000   3795     223.97    103

7049 Oran Dr             Pdg   179,000  1649     108.55   271

2441 Cascade Spgs  Pdg    649,900  2101   309.32   251

2573 Cascade Spgs  SOLD 395,000  2695    146.56   118

2838 Cascade Spgs SOLD  125,000  1768    70.70      22

2662 Cascade Spgs SOLD  190,000  2004      94.81   195

2770 Hayward          SOLD  225,000  2385     94.33     12

2680 Shadowbrook  SOLD  306,000   3068    99.73  177

2438 River Edge Dr  SOLD  337,500   2306  146.35    81

7386 Cascade Terr    SOLD  208,000  2186   95.15    182

7356 Treeline Dr       SOLD   243,000  2306    105.37   47

 

 

 

 

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes,

please contact me directly.

 

Terry Westbrook  – Five Star Real Estate – Copyright 2008  All rights reserved

photo of Cascade Dam on the Thornapple River by Bonnie Westbrook

 

Hidden Hills, Cascade Township MI July 2008 Real Estate Market Report

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

subdivision area has been a desirable  place to live in the Grand Rapids

home market for many years. 

Median prices for homes in the Forest Hills School District for 2007-2008

were $235,000.

 

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                          Hidden Hills, Cascade Township

                     Residential Real Estate Market Report 

          July 2008     ~     12 For Sale, 3 Pending, 3  SOLD

 

Address                         Status       Price         SqFt     $/SqFt  DOM

7857 Aspenwood         For Sale   369,900   2150    172.04    160

7982 30th St                  For Sale  164,900   1669      98.80      43

3447 Hidden Hills          For Sale  169,900   2200      77.22   116

7745 Whitburn Ct        For Sale   339,900   2756    123.33      12

7705 Tobemory           For Sale    239,900   2238    106.33     41

3464 Hidden Hills        For Sale    199,900    1734   115.28      34

7569 Woodvale           For Sale   183,900    2238      82.17      37

7764 Kirkwall Dr          For Sale   249,900   2212    112.97     48

3400 N.Applecrest Ct For Sale   248,900   2433    102.30     23

7626 Candlewood Dr  For Sale    350,000   2856   122.54   173

7575  30th St                For Sale    359,900   1920   187.44  187

3303 Whitburn  Ct       For Sale    399,900   3153   126.83     40

3282 Hidden Hills         Pending    194,900   1512   128.90     77

3135 Bannockburn      Pending    237,000   2211   107.19    20

 3122 Torian Ct             Pending   585,000   3000   195.00  132

3082 Torian Ct               SOLD        443,500   3158   153.57   121

3464 Hidden Hills         SOLD        137,900    1734      79.52     13

3510 Hidden Hills         SOLD        197,000    2046      96.28    87

 

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes,

please contact me directly. 

 

Terry Westbrook  – Five Star Real Estate – Copyright 2008  All rights reserved

photo of Spring Flowering Forsythia by Bonnie Westbrook

 

Watermark Residences ~ Cascade Township, Michigan Real Estate Market Report July 2008

The Residences at Watermark are on and near Watermark Golf

Course  off Cascade Road.   If you don’t like golf, or like to look

at a well manicured course, or get defensive when a stray ball rolls

 into your “yard” you probably would be better off not buying a

home or condo here. Of course you would be missing out on the

best golf course in Grand Rapids (no prejudice here, just the facts,

 folks)

Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance I get. It is a

premier course with a friendly group of players.

The Single family homes and Condos make this a very attractive

place to live. There is access off Cascade Road and Spaulding Drive,

 you are close to the airport, close to 28th Street shopping, close to

 I96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills

schools and shopping areas.

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Watermark Residences July 2008 Market Report

          2 Sold, 3 Pending, 8 For Sale

 

Address                  Status        Price         Sq Ft    $/Sq Ft    DOM

1991 Talamore Ct  For Sale    475,000   1908     248.95      38

1664 Watermark  For Sale    459,900    2085    220.57     177

2020 Watermark   For Sale   525,000    2130    246.47     152

2064 Watermark  For Sale    559,900    3423    163.56     124

1803 Watermark  For Sale    599,000    2958    202.50     173

2201 Watermark   For Sale   625,000    3137    199.23     125

1969 Watermark  For Sale    724,900    3720    194.86     171

1908 Talamore Ct  Pending   499,900    2115     236.35       10

2093 Stickley Dr.  Pending    465,000    1908     243.71    116                                          

2202 Watermark  Pending    449,000    2860     156.99      85

2024 Feathery Ct.   SOLD      525,000     3146     166.87    103

2096 Watermark    SOLD      650,000     2388     272.19      79 

 

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes,

please contact me directly. 

 

Terry Westbrook  – Five Star Real Estate – Copyright 2008  All rights reserved

photo of Watermark Residences Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook