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 Public Schools Resolve $9.5 Million Budget 2011 Shortfall

Forest Hills Public Schools Resolve $9.5 Million Budget 2011 Shortfall

Budget woes for school districts are not news for communities today,

as the monetary belt tightens for school districts all over the United States.

But the Grand Rapids Forest Hills Public School District has done a great

job of planning ahead AND getting concessions from their teaching and

support staff.  The recent budget shortfall was lessened by a $7.5

million voluntary decrease in staff and teaching compensation alterations.

The other $2 million will come from the district’s strategic reserves.

 

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Good schools are valued by the people who live in the community

and Forest Hills has been ranked the number one school district in Kent

County by Grand Rapids Magazine.

 

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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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Quick Snapshot of Adatowne Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 5

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 1

Average List Price – $ 140,850

 

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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

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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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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Adacroft Commons Jan – June 2011

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Adacroft Commons Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of Adacroft Commons Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 1

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 6

Average Sold Price – $ 161,250

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report  Ada Woods Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of Ada Woods Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 0

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 5

Average Sold Price – $ 270,700

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – East West Village Jan – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – East West Village Jan – June 2011

Quick Snapshot of East West Village Residences Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2011

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Active Listings – 7

Pending Sales – 3

Sold Properties – 4

Average Sold Price – $415, 975

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