Watermark Golf Club Residences Open Sunday Oct 25, 2009 Grand Rapids Michigan

Watermark Golf Club Residences Open Sunday Oct 25, 2009

Two luxury homes will be open to the public on October 25, 2009.

Both are on the prestigious Watermark Golf Course in Grand Rapids, MI.

One is a custom built condominium which sets on the 17th tee, the

other is a custom built single family home that sets on the 6th tee.

1698 Watermark Dr. SE  Open Sunday Oct 25, 2009 from 12-2pm:

1698 Watermark Dr SE GR MI 49546r

1698 Watermark Dr SE GR MI 49546r

1698 Watermark Dr SE GR MI 49546r

This home has 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a game room, billiard room, wine

cellar, and home theater room. Built in 2006 with quality materials, you

have to see the 5476 finished square feet of luxury living. A composite

deck ovelooks the 6th tee, so you can monitor your friends golf game.

New Listing  at $722,500.

Talamore Ct SE   Open Sunday Oct 25, 2009 from 2-4pm:

1927 Talamore Ct GR MI 49546

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This custom built in 2005 condo has 3090 square feet of finished living

space and many upgrades when built.  3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood

floors up and down, carpeted bedrooms, luxury master bath with

heated floor tiles, spa  tub for 2, walk in shower, and walk in closet.

Wired for flat screen TV, storage space and room for expansion in the

lower level walk out.

Four season sun room with access to deck that overlooks the 17th tee.

A fabulous condo in move in condition, come see for yourself.

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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!

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2009

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.

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 list for September 2009 is 16 properties, up from last month.

The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $35.46 to $74.94

here in Forest Hills.

Lowest list price – $59,900     Highest list price -$288,900

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

NO SHORT SALES LISTED!!

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

3426 Nottingham Dr NE   $ 59,900    1392 Sq Ft  $43.03/SqFt

8245 Fulton St E              $ 67,000    1124 Sq Ft   $59.61/SqFt

2886 Lincolnshire Ln        $74,900    1400 Sq Ft   $67.11/SqFt

6384 Cascade Rd              $79,900     2253 Sq Ft   $35.46/SqFt

6375 Wainscot Dr SE      $82,000    1633 Sq Ft   $66.99/SqFt

383 Pettis Ave NE         $ 84,900    2040 Sq Ft    $41.62/SqFt

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

6250 Architrave St        $ 90,000    1814 Sq Ft   $66.36/SqFt

5505 Whitneyville SE    $ 94,900   1536 Sq Ft    $61.78/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd NE         $109,900   1843 Sq Ft    $59.63/SqFt

7195 Dorset Dr SE       $112,900    2500 Sq Ft   $71.46/SqFt

1791 Grand Ct NE       $118,900     1600 Sq Ft   $74.31/SqFt

1789 Grand Ct NE       $119,900     1600 Sq Ft   $74.94/SqFt

1787 Park Trail NE      $119,900     1600 Sq Ft   $74.94/SqFt

3206 Oak Hollow Dr    $169,900    2509 Sq Ft   $67.72/Sq/Ft

8801 Fulton St E         $288,900    4132 Sq Ft    $69.92/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:

terry@terrywestbrook.com

Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

Forest Hills District Ranks Top in State

Forest Hills District Posts MEAP 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!

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Watermark Golf Course Condo Open House Sunday Sept 27, 2009 3-5 pm

This fabulous condo on Watermark Golf Course is full of extras

and added amenities. Besides being on the 17th tee with a

great golf course view, this home has hardwood floors in the

main living area and in the family room on the finished lower

walk out level.

1927 Talamore Ct SE Grand Rapids mi 49546

1927 Talamore Ct SE Grand Rapids mi 49546

The master bathroom has a heated ceramic tile floor to keep your

tootsies warm all winter, as well as a 2 person whirlpool tub and

walk in tiled shower with “rain” shower head.

1927 Talamore Ct SE Grand Rapids mi 49546

A gourmet kitchen is a dream to cook in with granite countertops

and GE Monogram Stainless Steel appliances.  The laundry room is off

the master bath suite and the front entry for easy access.

Come and take a look in person, this condominium is a great golf

course home and has all the bells and whistles you would like in a condo home.

It will be OPEN from 3-5 pm on Sunday Sept 27th, 2009.

MLS # 758394          Listed at $489,000   NEW PRICE!!!

Copyright 2009 all rights reserved

Search for Grand Rapids Real Estate Homes & Information

Call 1-616-292-7263 or email me: terry@terrywestbrook.com

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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!

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Top Best Buy Homes ~ July 2009 Grand Rapids Township Michigan

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.

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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    $80.47

Highest price per Sq Ft   $157.75

July 2009  BEST BUY GR Township Homes

Highest list price is $ 142,900

Lowest list price is  $109,900

Top Best Buy GR Township Homes by Price per Square Foot:

2222 Valentine Blvd    $ 139,900     1265 SqFt     $110.59/SqFt

222 Elmer St               $109,900     1600 SqFt    $112.03/SqFt

68 Elmhurst Dr            $109,900    1322 SqFt    $109.90/SqFt

2847 Winesap Ave      $142,900    1557 Sq Ft   $137.14/SqFt

1874 Leffingwell          $119,900    1650 SqFt    $80.47/SqFt

 

3612 Nottingham        $129,900     1040 SqFt    $124.90/SqFt

943 Patterson Ave       $129,900    1480 SqFt   $110.55/SqFt

1148 Forest Hill Ave    $135,000    1187 SqFt    $113.73/SqFt

1150 Farnsworth         $139,450    1600 SqFt    $157.75/SqFt

1127 Eastmont Dr       $139,900    1152 Sq Ft    $120.66/SqFt

 

1039 Eastmont Dr        $139,900    1848 SqFt    $133.49/SqFt

111 Greenbriar Dr       $139,900     2810 Sq Ft   $86.89/SqFt

3444 Merlin Ct NE       $139,900     1576 Sq Ft   $88.77/SqFt

 

In this area of Grand Rapids, as well as others, there are fewer

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.  List price and price per square foot are

both higher for all homes this month.

 

*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

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Photo of Frederick Meijer Gardens Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook

New Watermark Listing ~ Golf Course Living in Cascade Township, Michigan

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.

 

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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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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes ~ June 2009

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.

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 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:

terry@terrywestbrook.com

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

NE Grand Rapids Home Coming on Market Soon

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.

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Sneak preview, this home in a nice NE Grand Rapids neighborhood will

be listed soon.  Many updates, good condition.

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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

Copyright 2009  All rights reserved

photos  by Bonnie Westbrook

Top Best Home Buys ~ Forest Hills Michigan ~ April 2009

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.

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 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:

terry@terrywestbrook.com

 

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

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Top Best Home Buys in Grand Rapids Township MI ~ Feb 2009

We have gathered a list of the top Grand Rapids Township Houses

to buy based on price per square foot.  Most of these

Grand Rapids Township Homes are Forest Hills Schools.

**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.

Caledonia MI homes for sale

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    $54.68

Highest price per Sq Ft   $100.32 

 

February 2009  BEST BUY GR Township Homes

Highest list price is $ 414,900

Lowest list price is  $ 59,900

 

The Top GR Township Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

3601 Lake Dr               $134,900    1750 SqFt    $ 91.58/SqFt

333 Park Ridge Ln      $ 139,500    1600 SqFt     $ 87.19/SqFt

4198 Knapp Ct            $ 74,900     1200 SqFt     $ 74.90/SqFt

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

1043 Waltham Ave     $ 96,000      1069 SqFt     $ 89.80/SqFt

 

3299 Park Ridge Ln    $142,900      1600 SqFt    $ 89.31/SqFt

4324 Heather Ln        $269,000      2704 SqFt    $ 99.48/SqFt

3310 Dean Lake Ave  $ 59,900      1039 Sq Ft   $ 65.04/SqFt

3675 Willow Spgs       $414,900     4832 Sq Ft  $ 85.87/SqFt

2755 Pinesboro         $179,900      1907 Sq Ft   $ 94.34/SqFt 

 

2650 Bridge Place Dr  $180,000     2073 Sq Ft  $ 86.83/SqFt

3235 Midland Dr SE    $159,900     2085 Sq Ft   $ 100.32/SqFt

1874 Leffingwell Ave  $119,900     1650 Sq Ft   $ 80.47/SqFt

2342 Carrington Dr    $227,000     3000 Sq Ft   $ 98.65/Sq Ft

1796 Grand Ridge Ct $154,900     2200 Sq Ft   $ 96.81/SqFt

 

1789 Grand Ct           $134,900     1600 Sq Ft   $ 84.31/SqFt

3360 Nottingham Dr  $154,900     1608 SqFt    $ 96.33/SqFt

3047 Cascade Rd       $59,900       1726 SqFt    $ 92.64/SqFt

2056 Galahad St       $129,900     1500 SqFt    $ 86.60/SqFt

4271 Woodside Oaks $236,537   3453 SqFt    $ 68.50/SqFt

 

242 Ivanhoe Ave       $129,900     1368 SqFt    $ 94.96/SqFt

33 Robinhood Dr       $129,900     1628 SqFt    $ 79.79/SqFt

1787 Park Trl #30      $129,900    1600 SqFt    $ 81.19/SqFt

1762 Park Trl              $149,900    1838 SqFt   $ 93.69/SqFt

2755 Bridge Place Dr   $200,000   2140 SqFt   $ 93.46/SqFt

 

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

 

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

contact us through our web site:

Grand Rapids MI Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

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Ada Michigan Real Estate Market Report Sept 2008 ~ Ada Woods

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.                    

                     Ada Woods Residential Real Estate

                           September 2008  Market Report

                    4 Sold, 0 Pending, 9 For Sale

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Address                Price     Status   Sq Ft  $/SqFt  DOM

6387 Scarborough Dr 199,900  For Sale  1666    119.98    106

6449 Scarborough Dr 184,900  For Sale  2060    89.75      55

6380 Redington Dr    339,900  For Sale  2325    146.19   202

6270 Scarborough     359,900  For Sale  2640    136.32    97

6217 Scarborough Dr 469,900  For Sale  2942    159.72    61

6405 Drumlin Ct       279,900  For Sale  2321    120.59    83

6400 Redington        339,900  For Sale  2692    126.26    73

6333 Redington        344,900  For Sale  2716    126.98     43

400 Adaway Ave        329,000  For Sale  2522    130.80    29

410 Lehigh Dr          359,900  Sold        2646    136.01    15

225 Grayfield Ct       323,000  Sold        2460    131.20   169

6296 Scarborough    360,000  Sold        2888    124.65     34

6459 Redington       370,000  Sold        3106    119.12   164

 

The average home sale for 2008 in Ada Township is $ 309,612.

142 homes have sold this year. 

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 unit – Villas of Ada

and Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currently under

construction here.

Ada Woods is a popular home market in the Ada area. Part of the appeal

is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills 5/6 School, Ada Christian

Schools, St Roberts School and close to the village of Ada and Fulton Street.  

 

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate

 Copyright 2008  All Rights Reserved

Bike Trail Railroad Underpass in Ada Mi photo by Bonnie Westbrook