Rockford Michigan’s Start of Summer Celebration

Rockford Michigan is celebrating the 42nd Annual Start of Summer

Celebration June 10- 13th, 2010

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 42nd Annual

Start of Summer Celebration with carnival rides, crafters, food

vendors, entertainment and free children’s activities, Water Ball &,

Bed Race competitions, parade and fireworks.  This event begins

on Thursday night, June 10 with community night.  Contact the

Chamber office for details – 616-866-2000

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Top Best Buy Homes Rockford Michigan ~ July 2009

We have gathered a list of the top Rockford Houses to buy

based on price per square foot, one of the best ways to sort

through homes for values.

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.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

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

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

rockford michigan top best homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, even if

the basement is finished.

July 2009  27 Top BEST BUY Homes Rockford, Michigan.

The lowest list price is $ 27,500

The highest list price is $240,000

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $30.69 to $74.96

The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

1656 10 Mile Rd NE        $ 27,500     896 Sq Ft    $30.69/SqFt

5035 Bear Ave               $114,900    1629 Sq Ft   $70.53/SqFt

6452 Bella Vista Dr NE    $114,900   1848 SqFt   $62.18/SqFt

4853 Cannonsburg Rd   $132,900   2550 Sq Ft   $65.73/SqFt

4351 Porter Hollow Dr    $134,900   2000 Sq Ft  $67.45/SqFt

 

6674 Echo Dr NE            $149,900   2387 Sq Ft   $62.80/SqFt

5134 Corchel Hls NE     $199,900    2696 Sq Ft   $74.15/SqFt

6304  Belding Rd NE     $129,900   2980 Sq Ft   $43.59/SqFt

8596 Sunny Hours Trl   $189,900   4454 Sq Ft   $67.97/SqFt

5645 Ramsdell Dr NE    $169,900   2300 Sq Ft   $73.87/SqFt

 

8050 10 Mile Rd NE      $ 73,500     1840 Sq Ft   $70.67/SqFt

485 West River Dr        $ 74,900     1330 Sq Ft   $56.32/SqFt

6480 Belmont Ave NE    $ 79,900     1773 Sq Ft  $45.06/SqFt

5693 Tiffany Ave NE     $240,000     3488 Sq Ft   $68.81/SqFt

7692 11 Mile Rd NE      $92,000       1983 Sq Ft   $46.39/SqFt

 

271 N Monroe St           $ 69,900    1510 Sq Ft   $46.29/SqFt

150 Northland Dr          $179,900    3100 SqFt   $66.63/SqFt

647 Highlander Dr NE   $199,320    3050 Sq Ft   $65.35/SqFt

6849 Blue Ridge Dr NE  $209,900    2800 Sq Ft   $74.96/SqFt

107 S Main St                $99,900      1530 Sq Ft   $73.95/SqFt

 

125 S Main St             $114,900       1688 Sq Ft   $68.07/SqFt

52 W Division St NE    $128,900       2500 Sq Ft   $71.61/SqFt

125 Prospect St          $129,900      2548 Sq Ft    $50.98/SqFt

6691 Boca Vista Dr      $ 69,900       960 Sq Ft     $72.81/SqFt

6731 Boca Vista Dr     $  69,900       960 Sq Ft     $70.61/SqFt

 

179 Hunter’s Lane      $ 54,900        851 Sq Ft    $64.51/SqFt

227 Hunter’s Lane      $ 69,900       1064 Sq Ft   $65.70/SqFt

8539 Courtland Dr      $ 74,900        1080 Sq Ft  $69.35/SqFt

 

 

There are still quite a few bargains to be had in the Rockford

area.   If you are thinking of buying in Rockford, now is the time

to be looking. The below appraisal priced homes are disappearing

from the market in some other areas of Grand Rapids.

Don’t overlook the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers

or buyers who haven’t owned a home for the last 3 years.

This will be available for homes closed until November 30, 2009,

unless Congress extends it.  There is the possibility of using

the $8000 tax credit towards your down payment.

Contact me for details.

 

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market June 2009

Rockford Michigan Video Tour

 

If you would like to view a Rockford Top Best Buys Home,

please contact us 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

or email terry@terrywestbrook.com

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Rockford Michigan 4th of July 2009 Celebration

Rockford Michigan will be celebrating the 4th of July by having

a Children’s Bike Parade, outdoor concert and a fireworks display.

Like most small towns across America, this is the time to show your

patriotism by decorating your bike, riding in the parade so your

proud parents can take pictures.  In Rockford, you get to

relax by the Rogue River for an outdoor concert and a great

fireworks display.

 

Main Street in Rockford

July 4th Schedule of Events:

Children’s Bike Parade  1:30 pm registration, 2:00 pm parade begins – Downtown Rockford (Squires St parking lot)

 

Garden Park Concert – 7:30 pm – 10:00pm The Oxymorons Band

 

Fireworks Display -  Over the City at dusk ( approx 10:15 pm)

 

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Best Buy Homes Rockford Michigan June 2009

We have gathered a list of the top Rockford 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.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

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

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

rockford michigan top best homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, even if

the basement is finished.

June 2009  BEST BUYS Rockford, Michigan.

The lowest list price is $ 32,000

The highest list price is $199,900

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $35.71 to $74.15

The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

 

1656 10 Mile Rd NE        $ 32,000     896 Sq Ft    $35.71/SqFt

4812 Pettis Ave NE        $ 34,200      672 Sq Ft   $50.89/SqFt

5035 Bear Ave               $114,900    1629 Sq Ft   $70.53/SqFt

6452 Bella Vista Dr NE    $119,900   1848 SqFt   $64.88/SqFt

4853 Cannonsburg Rd   $133,900   2550 Sq Ft   $66.22/SqFt

 

4351 Porter Hollow Dr    $134,900   2000 Sq Ft  $67.45/SqFt

6674 Echo Dr NE            $149,900   2387 Sq Ft   $62.80/SqFt

5134 Corchel Hls NE     $199,900    2696 SqFt   $74.15/SqFt

7635 10 Mile Rd NE        $119,900   1832 Sq Ft   $65.45/SqFt

8596 Sunny Hours Trl   $189,000   4454 Sq Ft   $67.97/SqFt

 

9699 10 Mile Rd NE         $57,500     1162 Sq Ft   $49.48/SqFt

485 West River Dr        $86,000     1330 Sq Ft   $64.66/SqFt

6480 Belmont Ave NE    $ 89,900     1773 Sq Ft  $50.71/SqFt

1240 Buth Dr NE            $124,900   2609 Sq Ft   $62.86/SqFt

271 N Monroe St           $ 71,900    1510 Sq Ft   $47.62/SqFt

 

150 Northland Dr          $189,900    3100 SqFt   $70.33/SqFt

647 Highlander Dr NE   $199,320    3050 Sq Ft   $65.35/SqFt

 

There are still quite a few bargains to be had in the Rockford

area.   If you are thinking of buying in Rockford, now is the time

to be looking. The low priced homes are disappearing from the

market in other areas of Grand Rapids.

Don’t overlook the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers.

This will be available for homes closed until November 30, 2009,

unless Congress extends it.  There is the possibility of using

the $8000 tax credit towards your down payment.

Contact me for details.

 

If you would like to view a Rockford Top Best Buys Home,

please contact us 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

or email terry@terrywestbrook.com

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

Rogue River Blues Summer Concerts 2009 ~ Rockford Michigan

Starting June 9th, you can relax by the river with various Blues

Bands in Rockford, Michigan this summer.  Bring a blanket and enjoy!

The Rockford Area Arts Commission and the City of Rockford are

presenting  the Huntington Rogue River Blues Series for 2009,

sponsored by Huntington Bank. This popular series brings great

local live music to Garden Club Park downtown Rockford by the

river most Tuesday evenings this summer.

Rogue River Dam Rockford Michigan

The Place: Garden Club Park Stage located along the White Pine Trail near the Dam.

The Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

The 2009 Summer Concert Schedule:

Tuesday June 9, 2009Weezil Malone Band

Tuesday June 16, 2009 – Lynn Thompson Band

Tuesday June 23, 2009 – Root Doctor

Tuesday June 30, 2009 – James Reeser and the Backseat Drivers

Tuesday July 7, 2009  – Tomas Esparza Blues Experience

Tuesday July 14, 2009 – Steve Hilger Blues Band

 
Tuesday July 21, 2009 – Harper

After the Blues

Tuesday July 28, 2009Organissimo (Jazz)

Tuesday August 4, 2009 – The Concussions (Surf)

Tuesday August 11, 2009 – Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys (Honky Tonk)

 

Source: Rockford City News

 

Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate

Copyright 2009 all rights reserved

Video Tour of Picturesque Rockford Michigan

Rockford Michigan is a picturesque small town north of

 Grand Rapids, Michigan.

It has a vibrant downtown shopping area with boutique stores,

restaurants, and a beautiful downtown park, Pebbles Park. 

Rockford is located right on the Rogue River.  Though it is small,

it has many attractions and large suburban housing areas

surrounding the downtown area.

We hope you enjoy our video tour of Rockford Michigan.

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Rockford Michigan video

Rockford has a large public school system with state of the art schools.

Wolverine Worldwide is also located in Rockford on the Rogue River and

employs many people in this area. If you aren’t familiar with their name,

they make Merrell, Hush Puppy, Sebago, Track’nTrail, Hy-Test, Patagonia,

Cat, Harley Davidson, and Bates Brand Shoes and clothing.  They have an

outlet store right next to the factory and that is always a good place to

go shopping in downtown Rockford.

 

Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
Copyright 2009 all rights reserved
Photos by Bonnie Westbrook

Rockford Michigan ~ Real Estate Market Report ~ Sept 2008

Rockford Michigan is a quaint village on the Rogue River with many

 suburban neighborhoods surrounding it.  Rockford Michigan has an

excellent public school system and a large scale employer in Wolverine

Worldwide (they make the famous Hush Puppy shoes, among other

items). They have a vibrant downtown area with boutique shops and

 good restaurants.  The picture below shows the many turn-of-century

buildings that have been rehabbed to house current retail shops and

eateries. 

 

 

Main Street in Rockford MI

Main Street in Rockford MI

 

               Rockford Real Estate Market Report

                                     September 2008

Rockford market up to $ 200,000

                                              $/sq ft          DOM          Avg Price

Active listings  165                  $110.08           71           $152,445

Pending                22                $  95.30           69           $135,485

Sold                       58              $104.41           39           $142,317

Active listings range in price from $29,900 to $200,000.

Sold listings range in price from  $45,000 to $ 197,000.

Rockford Market over $200,000 

                                         $/sqft          DOM      Avg Price

Active Listings     196      164.09          80         $ 327,615

Pending                   9      146.86         79         $ 341,756

Sold                      22      144.43         53         $ 284,136

Active listings range in price from $200,000 to $1,300,000.

Sold listings range in price from $203,000 to $550,000.

368 homes sold so far in the Rockford Public School District

in 2008. The average home price is  $187,200.

Because Rockford is such a small city and covers a large district,

 this report is based on the Rockford Public School District, not

 the village of Rockford.

 

If you would like more information about  the value of your Rockford

home, please contact me directly at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0.

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate

Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

photo of Downtown Rockford by Bonnie Westbrook