Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

(Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot

for November 2010.  The homes listed below might need

updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen–bath redos

at a minimum to bring them to current market standards.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new roofs, new plumbing, electrical & other major mechanicals.

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.

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Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

Top Best Buy Homes – Forest Hills Michigan  Nov 2010

22 properties

The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $32.73 to $81.97

Lowest list price is $60,000

Highest list price is $438,000

October 2010 homes  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:

6100 Cascade Rd Dr       $ 60,000      1389 Sq Ft     $43.20/Sq Ft

2543 Kraft Ave              $ 69,900      1100 Sq Ft     $63.55/Sq Ft

3014 Pettis Ave             $ 70,000       874 Sq Ft     $80.09/Sq Ft

1417 Grand River Dr NE   $ 75,000     1248 Sq Ft     $60.10/Sq Ft

2201 Shady Dr.             $ 80,000       2444 Sq Ft    $32.73/Sq Ft

8481 Cascade Rd SE      $ 89,900      1498 Sq Ft   $60.01/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville Rd      $95,000       1312 Sq Ft   $72.41/SqFt

2114 Elmer Dr NE           $99,900       1418 Sq Ft   $70.45/SqFt

1739 Leffingwell Ave      $109,000      1753 Sq Ft   $62.18/SqFt

2565 3 Mile Rd NE          $119,900     1496 Sq Ft   $80.15/SqFt

27 Robinhood Dr           $144,900     2093 Sq Ft   $69.23/SqFt

133 Robinhood Dr         $145,000     1800 Sq Ft   $80.56/Sq Ft

2056 Burton Knoll Ct     $149,900     1944 Sq Ft   $70.11/Sq Ft

6534 Burger Ave          $150,000     1836 Sq Ft    $81.70/Sq Ft

7569 Woodvale St        $159,900     2330 Sq Ft   $68.63/Sq Ft

7648 Buccaneer Dr       $169,900     2400 Sq Ft    $70.79/Sq Ft

205 Shore Haven Dr      $189,900     2672 SQ Ft   $71.07/SqFt

614 Prestwick Ave        $199,000    2700 Sq Ft     $73.70/SqFt

329 Forest Hills Ave      $209,900     3700 Sq Ft    $56.73/SqFt

7382 Treeline Dr SE       $249,900   3800 Sq Ft    $65.70/SqFt

3108 Colchester Dr        $300,000    3660 Sq Ft   $81.97/Sq Ft

2561 Cascade Springs    $438,000   5437 Sq Ft    $80.56/SqFt

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills. If you are willing

to do repairs and update a home, there are still some good buys at

historically low interest rates, though rates are rising.  The homes in

the best condition sell the fastest.

WARNING: Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures,

short sales and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage

in present condition.

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Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Real Estate Market Report Oct 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Real Estate Market Report
Oct 2010

Current market conditions have brought home prices down to levels

we haven’t seen since 1997. All price levels and amenities have been

affected.  Now may be a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home

in Forest Hills.

Real Estate Market Report for waterfront homes in Forest Hills Michigan

Mar 1, 2010 to Sept 30, 2010 with private water frontage:

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Current Forest Hills Waterfront Homes Real Estate Market Report

57 Active Listings

0 Pending Sales

23 Sold

High List Price  $ 1,895,000

Low List Price    $      75,000

Average List Price – $  559,067

Average Sale Price – $ 387,893

When purchasing waterfront homes, always be sure to check beach & access rights,

laws and associations regarding the body of water your potential property accesses.

Each area has there own rules about jet skis, power boats, and other water craft.

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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!

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Forest Hills MI Open House – Sun 8-22-2010

Forest Hills MI Open House – Sun 8-22-2010

This attractive brick home in Cascade Woods will be Open from

3-5pm on Sunday, August 22, 2010.  Come on over and take a look.

Front elevation

This home has had a complete redo with a new kitchen, new

flooring, and a new master bathroom.  A room 4 bedroom home

with a stunning circular entry, 3 fireplaces, and a fully finished

basement.  Ample square footage lets you spread out and enjoy

all 3 levels of this home and the professionally landscaped yard.

Located in the Cascade Woods subdivision, near the Thornapple

River and the heart of Cascade.  Top ranked Forest Hills Schools

would be the public school available, as well as nearby parochial

schools.

Offered at $325,000.

More information about this listing

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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!

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Forest Hills MI House – Financing Options Available

Forest Hills MI House – Financing Options Available

This all brick home located in a Cascade township subdivision has

lots of pluses.  It has been updated with a new kitchen, luxury master bath,

and new flooring throughout. This stately home has 4 bedrooms up, a main

floor family room with fireplace, a finished lower level recreation room with

wet bar, game room, and fireplace, landscaped grounds, and two car

attached garage.

Front elevation

Listed at $ 325,000

The owners will also consider land contract terms,

lease options, or trade for a smaller home.  If you have special

circumstances, this owner will consider creative financing options.

Contact Terry Westbrook to discuss details.

616-292-7263  or 888-240-1968 ext.9106

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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!

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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.

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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
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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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