Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Waterfront Homes Sept 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Waterfront Homes Sept 2011

Waterfront homes are in high demand in all areas and in all localities,

proving the old adage: the 3 best things to consider when purchasing

a property are: Location, location, location.  Waterfront homes are

in high demand in all areas and in all localities.  West Michigan is very

fortunate to have many lakes and rivers that make wonderful

year round homes on the waterfront a viable option for many.

 

Current market conditions have brought home prices down

to levels we haven’t seen in about 10 years. Homes at all price

levels and amenities have been affected, as well as interest rates. 

Now is a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home if you have

been considering living on the water in West Michigan.

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We have included a list of 22 homes in Eastern Kent County Michigan

under $500,000 with private water frontage.  Summer is a real active

time in the waterfront home market.

Waterfront STATS: 18 sold and 6 pending sales in Forest Hills since May 1, 2011.

           Avg Sold Price: $ 333,252

 
 
Address                                             Price
6588 Tanglewood SE                   $  170,000

2780 Thornapple River Dr           $  179,000

          2693 Thornapple River Dr           $  179,900

4007 Clearview NE                       $ 197,500

1891 Laraway Lake Dr SE           $ 199,900

6995 Burger Dr SE                        $ 249,900

6727 Burger Dr SE                        $ 255,000

4131 Clearview St NE                  $ 264,900

762 Mooring Dr SE                        $ 274,900

3059 Thorncrest Dr SE                $ 279,900

1172 Dogwood Meadows Dr      $ 334,900

3303 Branisha Dr SE                   $ 349,900

          7600 Leonard St NE                    $ 375,000

          2845 Cascade Springs SE          $ 389,900

          3010 Thornapple River Dr          $ 399,000

          2515 Cascade Springs Dr SE     $ 399,750

         1855 Forest Shores Dr SE          $ 419,900

3704 Monarch Dr                        $ 420,000

4555 Little Harbor Dr SE           $ 449,500

7278 Cascade Rd SE                  $ 469,000

1919 Forest Shores Dr SE        $ 499,000

4567 Little Harbor Dr SE          $ 499,000

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Watermark Residences Jan – Aug 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Watermark Residences Jan–Aug  2011

Quick Snapshot of Watermark Residences Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through Aug 31, 2011 

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8 Active Listings

  1. $ 189,900       5363 Prairie Home Dr
  2. $ 324,900       5340 Prairie Home Dr
  3. $ 399,900       2025 Talamore Ct
  4. $ 409,900       2029 Talamore Ct
  5. $ 525.000       1648 Watermark Dr
  6. $ 599,900       2134 Watermark Dr
  7. $ 649,000       5650 Watermark Ct
  8. $ 2,495,000    1878 Watermark Dr

 

4 Sold Properties

  1. 1975 Watermark Dr  $351,000
  2. 5511 Alhambra Dr    $385,000
  3. 1664 Watermark Dr  $395,000
  4. 1959 Talamore Ct  ****

****(went to auction – sale hasn’t been reported yet)

 

With 8 listings for sale and only 4 sold  in Watermark,

the Absorption Rate is 16 months.  Any time over 6 months is

considered a declining market because excess inventory is

pushing home costs downward.

 

 

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2011 Forest Hills Schools Rank Top in Nation

2011 Forest Hills Schools Rank Top in Nation

The new school rankings are out and several local schools made

the best of the best list.  Forest Hills had 3 schools in the top 99th % of

schools, Ada Elementary, 5/6 Central Woodlands and Goodwillie

Environmental.

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Grand Rapids also had 3 schools  place in the ranking, City Middle High,

John Ball Park Zoo School and  Blandford Nature Center School. 

East Grand Rapids had K-5 Wealthy place in the ranking.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes August 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes August 2011

Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes (Ada-Cascade) for Sale,

based on price per square foot. Price per square foot is a great

leveler, if two homes are compared by square foot pricing, you

get a much better picture of what you are paying for or if the

home is overpriced compared to similar homes. 

 

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals.  They may have dated decor,  an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

 

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

77 Honey Creek                $85,900    1027 Sq Ft     $83.64/SqFt

2560 Kraft Ave                   $89,900    1396 Sq Ft    $64.40/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville             $89,900    1312 Sq Ft   $68.52/SqFt

4191 Bradford St               $119,900   1816 Sq Ft   $66.02/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd                    $139,900   1704 Sq Ft    $82.10/SqFt

1607 Thornapple Dr           $144,900    1806 Sq Ft    $80.23/SqFt

6384 Cascade Rd                $149,900    2300 Sq Ft    $65.17/SqFt

253 Forest Hill Ave            $150,000     2502 Sq Ft   $59.95/SqFt

6905 Adaridge Dr SE         $164,750    1896 SqFt    $86.89/SqFt

2150 Forest Hills                $169,500    2144 Sq Ft    $79.06/SqFt

8824 Grand River Dr           $169,900     2330 Sq Ft   $72.92/SqFt

6588 Tanglewood               $170,000     1977 Sq Ft   $85.99/SqFt

4116 Burton St SE               $170,000     2682 Sq Ft   $63.39/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE        $174,900    2022 Sq Ft   $86.50/SqFt

1141 Thornapple River        $175,900    2056 Sq Ft   $85.55/SqFt

7244 Thorncrest                 $179,900   2077 Sq Ft    $86.62/SqFt

1537 Laraway Lake           $185,000   2166 SQ Ft     $85.41/SqFt

2105 Forest Hills Ave         $209,800   2750 Sq Ft    $76.29/SqFt     

2324 Beatrice Dr NE          $225,000   2690 Sq Ft    $83.64/SqFt

5900 Hall St SE                 $239,900   2880 Sq Ft    $83.30/SqFt

9390 Bailey Dr                  $244,850    2753 Sq Ft    $88.94/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE            $249,900   3192 Sq Ft    $78.29/SqFt

2600 Riveredge Dr           $254,900   2928 Sq Ft    $87.06/SqFt

6648 Gleneagles               $259,900   2990 Sq Ft    $86.92/SqFt

146 Honeycreek Ave       $279,900    3536 Sq Ft   $79.16/SqFt

Summer buying season is on in Forest Hills, 52 sold homes

and 68 pending sales in the last month.

Average sold price  = $ 293,317

Pricing seems to be going up in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates. The homes in the most

up-to-date condition sell the fastest, as most buyers

do not want to do any repairs or updates.

 

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes July 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes July 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

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

Price per square foot is a great leveler, if two homes are

priced similarly they should be very comparable in amenities.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals.  They may have dated decor,  an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

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This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

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

2676 Deli Ct. NE                   $86,000    1092 Sq Ft    $78.75/SqFt

111 Greenbrier Dr SE          $88,400    1610 Sq Ft   $54.91/SqFt

2512 Appleton Ave NE        $92,500    1224 Sq Ft   $75.57/SqFt

9035 Bailey Dr NE                $98,500    1272 Sq Ft   $77.44/SqFt

4191 Bradford St                 $129,900   1816 Sq Ft   $71.53/SqFt

1043 Farnsworth                $139,900    1680 Sq Ft   $83.27/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd                    $ 139,900   1704 Sq Ft    $82.10/SqFt

1607 Thornapple Dr           $149,900    1806 Sq Ft    $83.00/SqFt

6384 Cascade Rd                $159,900    2300 Sq Ft    $69.52/SqFt

3451 Cascade Rd               $160,000     2500 Sq Ft   $64.00/SqFt

2150 Forest Hill Ave          $169,500     2144 Sq Ft   $79.06/SqFt

6905 Adaridge Dr SE       $169,900    1896 SqFt    $89.61/SqFt

8824 Grand River Dr           $169,900     2330 Sq Ft   $73.92/SqFt

6588 Tanglewood               $170,000     1977 Sq Ft   $85.99/SqFt

4116 Burton St SE               $170,000     2682 Sq Ft   $63.39/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE        $174,900    2022 Sq Ft   $86.50/SqFt

2457 B Leffingwell             $179,900   2070 Sq Ft     $86.91/SqFt

7244 Thorncrest                 $179,900   2077 Sq Ft    $86.62/SqFt

1537 Laraway Lake           $185,000   2166 SQ Ft     $85.41/SqFt

2324 Beatrice Dr NE          $225,000   2690 Sq Ft    $83.64/SqFt

5900 Hall St SE                 $239,900   2880 Sq Ft    $83.30/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE            $249,900   3192 Sq Ft    $78.29/SqFt

955 Honeycreek Ave      $289,900    3828 Sq Ft   $81.99/SqFt

Summer buying season is on and heating up in Forest Hills,

64 sold homes and 85 pending sales in the last month.

Average sold price  = $ 285,802

 

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates, though rates and mortgage

requirements are rising.  The homes in the most up-to-date condition

sell the fastest, as most buyers do not want to do repairs or updates.

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 Neighborhood Real Estate Report Hidden Hills Jan – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Hidden Hills Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of Hidden Hills Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 4

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 12

Average Sold Price – $ 209,483

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Tamarron Jan – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Tamarron Estates Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of Tamarron Estates Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 6

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 4

Average Sold Price – $ 310,250

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Cascade Woods Jan – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Cascade Woods Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of Cascade Woods Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 11

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 6

Average Sold Price – $ 251, 504

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Centennial Park Condos Jan – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Centennial Park Condos Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of Centennial Park Condos Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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11 Active Listings

From $ 119,900 to $ 799,900

9 Sold Properties

Average Sold price = $ 164,667

Absorption Rate for Centennial Park is 7.3 months.

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – June 2011

Forest Hills is actually a school district in Ada–Cascade  real

estate market that is always active. These 2 Grand Rapids suburban

communities have wonderful neighborhoods, some older, some new

with Top Ranked Forest Hills Public Schools and private schools,

such as Ada Christian that attract many home owners.

This report will cover the second quarter 2011 Forest Hills real

estate market activity.

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Forest Hills April – June 2011 Real Estate Market Report:

Active Listings – 440

Average Sold Price:

Above $250K = $ 404,154

Below $250K = $ 158,056

Pending – 90

Sold – 190

% Sale Price to List Price – 94.6%

Absorption Rate: 4.7 Months

Please bear in mind that this report is all about averages.

While it might take one home 330 days to sell, another may sell in

under a week.  Condition, location, and amenities play a big role

in a fast sale.  Even though there are many multi-million dollar homes

in this district, the majority of homes are under $400K with the

average sold price at around $300K.

 

The Absorption Rate at 4.7 months means that it will take about

4.7 months for the current inventory of homes to sell, if selling at the

current rate.  This is considered a normal market. Real estate is

selling in the Forest Hills district  As in a typical market, spring and

early summer experience many home sales.

 

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If you would like specific information about an Ada, Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Home, please contact me directly.

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