Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Hidden Hills Jan-Dec 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Hidden Hills Jan-Dec 2009

Hidden Hills is an established neighborhood of homes off Cascade Road

and 30th Street in Cascade Township, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.

Home construction started here in the 1960’s housing boom in the Forest

Hills School District and has continued through to today. There are new

homes still being built in this neighborhood.

Mid-size homes with quality construction are the rule, this suburban sub-

division area has been a desirable  place to live in the Grand Rapids home

market for many years.

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Hidden Hills, Cascade Township

Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report

January-December 2009

4 For Sale, 15 Sold, 0 Pending, 9 Expired

Hidden Hills Active Listings 4

Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 429,975

Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 146.63

Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 148

Hidden Hills Sold Homes 15

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 210,367

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 98.06

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 102

Hidden Hills Pending Homes: 0

Hidden Hills Expired Homes: 9

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price: $ 288,922

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price Per Sq Ft: $119.70

Hidden Hills Average Expired Days on the Market: 162

The current absorption rate is  3.2 months, which means we have

a 3.2 month supply of homes in the Hidden Hills market, IF no new

homes enter the market and homes sell at the current rate.

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Hidden Hills average SOLD home price has

bounced back somewhat from this spring’s lows of under $90 a square

foot, but the average sold price is still declining.  Time on the market

has increased slightly and 15 homes have  sold since the first of the

year.

Prices are about 30% below market highs of a few years ago but this

is still  a popular place to live in the the Forest Hills School District.

The financial experts tell us that it will be between 2013 and 2023

before they expect these market highs to return.

Forest Hills School District Average Sold Home Prices last 5 years:

2008 – $ 279,709

2007 – $ 269,445

2006 – $ 300,691

2005 – $ 282,173

2004 – $ 268,072

Additional Forest Hills Neighborhood Reports:

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes or

Forest Hills homes, please contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Real Estate – Westbrook Realty

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West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing

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research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

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Cascade Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Caravelle Village Jan-Dec 2009

Cascade Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Caravelle Village Jan- Dec 2009

Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960’s

and 1970’s just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west

of Cascade Road in Cascade Township.  These Grand Rapids Homes

have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches.  A desirable

place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Public Schools, and

close to 28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of

builders, the homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood

and close to the historic village of Cascade and Gerald Ford International

Airport.

Leslie E Tassell Park

Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate

Jan-Dec 2009 Market Report


4 For Sale, 3 SOLD, 0 Pending, 4 Expired

Caravelle Village Active Listings: 4

Caravelle Village Average Active Price – $ 192,325

Caravelle Village Average Active Price/Sq Ft – $ 123.52

Caravelle Village Average Days on the Market – 239

Caravelle Village SOLD Listings: 3

Caravelle Village Average Sold Price – $ 176,000

Caravelle Village Average Sold price/SqFt – $ 111.30

Caravelle Village Average Sold Days on the Market – 74

Caravelle Village Pending Listings: 0

Caravelle Village Expired Listings: 4

At the current rate of sales, we have a 16 month supply of homes in

Caravelle Village, if no new homes come on the market.

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Only 3 homes have sold in Caravelle Village since

January of this year.  The average listed price has risen by $20K since

summer, but buyers are still reluctant to purchase.

This has been a popular area for home buyers, but your home must be

in top notch condition and priced to sell in today’s market.  Note the difference

between average list price/sq ft and average sold price/sq ft above, this tells

the whole story.

Additional Forest Hills Michigan Articles:

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market

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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.

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Grand Rapids Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Watermark Residences Jan-Dec 2009

Grand Rapids Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Watermark Residences Jan-Dec 2009

The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course just

south of Cascade Road.   Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance

I get.  Watermark is a premier course with friendly players.

It  has an excellent grounds staff and a great pro shop staff, as well.

Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive

place to live. Quality built homes with access off Cascade Road and

Spaulding Drive, you are close to the airport, 28th Street shopping,

I96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills

schools and shopping areas.

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Watermark Residences

Jan-Dec 2009 Real Estate Market Report

For Sale: 9

There are 9 active Watermark Homes currently on the market.

The median Watermark Homes current active price is $ 538,875

The average Watermark Homes current price per sq ft is $242.10

The average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 147

The high price is $ 735,000 and the low price is $ 369,900.

Sold: 3

There have been 3 Watermark Sold Homes since Jan 1, 2009.

The average Watermark Sold Home price is $ 454,667

The average Watermark Sold Homes price per sq ft is $178.70

The average days on the market for Watermark Sold Homes is 167.

Pending: 0

Expired: 9

At the current rate of sales, we have a 32 month Absorption rate at the

Watermark Residences. This means that it will take 32 months for the

current listed homes to sell based on the current rate of sales.

Watermark buyers don’t seem very interested at the present prices.

The listed avg. price/square foot is about $60 more than the 3 sales

so far this year.

Additional articles about Watermark Residences:

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate

Watermark Country Club

Watermark CC Golf Pro ~ Mark Wilson

The Grille Restaurant at Watermark

If you would like further information about Watermark Residences

Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly:

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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.

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – Adatowne – Jan-Dec 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Adatowne Jan-Dec 2009

Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area of

the Greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area.

Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills

Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts

School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an

established subdivision, started in the early 1970’s by E.L. Ladd

Builders of Ada.

I have held many open houses in these plats  and sold many of

the homes as new construction – to be built.

If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic

ranch in Adatowne (about 1000 sq ft) sold  for $ 19,900 in 1975.

Ada Drive Ada Michigan

Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan

Jan- December 2009 Real Estate Market Report

7  Sold, 0 Pending, 2 For Sale, 3 Expired

Adatowne Active Listings: 2

Adatowne Average Active price – $132,450

Adatowne Active average price/SqFt – $87.71

Adatowne Active average days on market – 111

Adatowne Pending: 0

Adatowne Sold Listings: 7

Adatowne Average Sold Price – $ 134,400

Adatowne Average sold price/SqFt – $90.01

Adatowne Average Sold days on market –100

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Absorption Rate for Adatowne is 3.44 months,

which means it would take 3.44 months for the active listings to sell,

if no other homes entered the market, according to current sales

statistics.    Price per square foot has went up for both sold

and active listings this year, though average sold price went down

by $30K.  The market here was all over for price, topping at $133/SqFt

to a bargain $55 a sq ft.  The larger  homes brought the best price

per sq ft for sellers.  Condition continues to be the difference

between getting the best price and selling at rock bottom.

Additional Ada Michigan Articles:

Ada Michigan Real Estate Reports

If you would like more information about Ada or Grand Rapids

Homes, please feel free to contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate – Westbrook Realty

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Photo of Ada MI  by Bonnie Westbrook

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research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

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Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate Market Reports – Cascade Woods – Jan-Dec 2009

Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate Market Reports Cascade Woods Jan-Dec 2009

Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive

style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were

built in the 1960’s and 1970’s, although there are a few newer

homes that were built recently in the area. Close to the village of

Cascade and the Thornapple  River, this heavily wooded area has

been a Grand Rapids desired suburban place to live for  decades.

Part of the Forest Hills Public School District, which draws many

families, there is also the river and it’s picturesque appeal.  The

drive down Thornapple River Drive between Ada and Cascade in

the fall is one of the prettiest drives in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Leslie E Tassell Park Cascade Township MI

Cascade Woods Market Report December 2009

8 Homes For Sale,  1 Pending,  10 SOLD, 14 Expired

Cascade Woods Active Listings: 8

Cascade Woods Average price – $427,100

Cascade Woods Average $/SqFt – $142.44

Cascade Woods Average days on market – 156

Cascade Woods Sold Listings: 10

Cascade Woods average price – $193,162

Cascade Woods average $/SqFt – $ 84.37

Cascade Woods average days on market – 89 days

Cascade Woods Expired Listings: 14


The Absorption Rate for Cascade Woods Homes is 7.33 months,

Which means if no new listings come on the market, it will take

7.33 months to sell the existing inventory.  The average sold price

per SqFt is still 40% less than the average Active list Price/SqFt.  This

is a definite increase since the last report in August, which was

24 moths.  Average sold price is still going down, but this could

reflect foreclosures, short sales, and homes in poor condition

that have sold over the last 12 months. The average list price

has increased by $133K because one of the listings in over $1 million

and time on the market has increased.

10 Cascade Woods homes have sold over the last year, only 2

of the 10 homes sold were over $100 a square foot.  This tells me

that homes in poor condition, read “dated” are pushing average

prices down in this area.

Today’s buyers do not want to do ANY updates, which includes

painting, new kitchens & baths, and new flooring. If your Cascade

Woods home hasn’t sold, it is probably condition,  which gets

us back to price.  If you don’t want to improve your home, you

won’t get the same price as people who have updated and kept

their home current according to recent trends.

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Reports

If you would like further information about Grand Rapids or

Cascade Homes, please contact me directly.

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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.

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GRAR 50th Awards Breakfast Installation Ceremony 2009

GRAR 50th Awards Breakfast Installation Ceremony 2009

Grand Rapids Association of Realtors had their 50th Annual Awards

and Installation Breakfast this morning.  We braved a cold, snowy

morning drive to arrive at Frederick Meijer Gardens Banquet Room.

Christmas tree in banquet room

Our new President, John Postma was sworn in along with the new

Board of Directors by Jeff Schreur. Thanks to the old outgoing President,

Greg Carlson, and the Board of Directors that served in 2009.

New board swearin gin

Representative Dave Hildebrand received the Pinnacle Award for embracing

Realtor issues in Lansing.

MI Rep Dave Hildebrand

My peers voted for a new Pinnacle award this year, Professional Congeniality

Award, which I humbly accepted.

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2009 has been one of the most challenging years in the real estate business

in the last 50 years.  2010 will likely be filled with similar changes and

opportunities for those willing to embrace new avenues and ways to

connect with consumers.

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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 Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Catamount Jan-Dec 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Catamount Jan-Dec 2009

Catamount properties are in the rolling hills adjacent to the

Grand River in the northern section of Ada Township in a gated

community with privacy and wooded acreage.  Executive style

homes with lots of room for entertaining and all the custom extras

that make a home luxurious are the norm here.  If you  are

searching for a prestigious address, this could be what you are

looking for, as it is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the

Grand Rapids area.

Grand River Ada Michigan

Catamount Market Report Jan-Dec 2009

4 For Sale,  5 Sold, 8 Expired

Catamount Active Listings: 4

Catamount average active price – $712,425

Catamount average active price /SqFt – $ 200.72

Catamount average days on market – 75

Catamount SOLD Listings: 5

Catamount average sold price $ 592,350

Catamount average sold price/SqFt – $ 207.54

Catamount average sold days on market – 142

Catamount Pending Listings: 0

The Absorption Rate for Catamount Homes is 10 months, which means if no new listings

come on the market it will take10 months for the existing homes to sell at the current rate of sales.

The average sold price dropped in 2008 and into 2009.  The average list price is $100K higher

than current selling price.  5 homes sold in the last 12 months, with 4 homes for sale in this

neighborhood.  Prices have eroded from 3-4 years ago as is typical all over the area.

Foreclosure and short sale homes have likely affected the average price.  Homes on the upper

end of the market are slow to sell in the current economy, as the 5 sold and 8 expired homes

for this Ada neighborhood shows.

Additional Ada & Forest Hills Articles:

Ada Michigan Real Estate

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate

If you would like further information about the value of an Ada or

Grand Rapids Home, please contact me directly at:

1-888-240-1988 ext 0 or email: terry@terrywestbrook.com

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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.

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – East – West Village Jan–Dec 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report East West Village Jan-Dec 2009

The East/West Village subdivision off  Ada Drive in Ada Township

is a fairly new development. The new housing construction started in 2005

and is still continuing to date. You can buy a resale home or a new home

in this centrally located housing development.  Near both public and

private schools, East Village is also close to  Forest Hills and 28th

Street shopping areas. The Ada Bike or Walking Trail also connects

this area on Ada Drive with the village of Ada, Grand Rapids, and the

village of Cascade.

East Village is also close to the I96 expressway for easy access to many

different parts of our greater Grand Rapids area.  Large, executive style

homes with many amenities and extras are the rule in this neighborhood.

If you would like to start with a brand new house in Forest Hills,

this may be the place for you to call home.

Ada mi bike trail

Real Estate Market Report East-West Village Jan-Dec 2009

For Sale: 4

East Village Homes average list price: $ 462,450

East Village average price/sq ft (main floor): $ 159.36

East Village average days on the market:112 days

Pending Sales : 1

Sold Homes : 6

East Village SOLD homes average price: $ 413,983

East Village SOLD homes average price/sq ft: $146.43

East Village SOLD homes average days on market: 99 days

Expired: 10


Market Synopsis: East -West Village Homes are selling, if priced correctly.

Buyers are paying from $115-160/SqFt on the main floors, which is down from

last summer’s prices.  New construction is priced higher, so an existing

home should be priced lower per square foot than a new one.

The absorption rate for East -West Village is 8 months, which means

if no new homes enter the marketplace, it will take 8 months

for the current home inventory (4) to sell.  This is  high for the Ada – Forest

Hills area, it reflects the higher prices of the homes, even though

they are located in Forest Hills.  Higher priced homes are slow movers

on today’s market due to buyer’s jitters about further market devaluation.

Ada Michigan Real Estate

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate

If you would like further information about East or West Village, Ada, or

Grand Rapids Homes, please contact me directly.

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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.

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Forest Hills Michigan Clements Mill Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report ~ Jan- December 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Clements Mill Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2009

Clements Mill is  a newer home development built by Eastbrook

Construction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in

2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity

of  Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills

Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, which

are within walking distance.


Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hills

shopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.

Ada’s Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the short

time it has been built out.  This is largely due to the current housing

economy where all area homes have suffered a decline in value. This

subdivision continues to be a desired location for local residents.

Bolt snowman

Clements Mill Market Report   Jan – December 2009


15  Sold,  1 Pending, 3 For Sale, 6 Expired


Clements Mill Active Listings: 3

Average Active Price: $175,233

Average Active Price/SqFt: $130.21

Average Active Days on Market: 131

Clements Mill Sold Listings: 15

Average Sold Price: $251,113

Average Sold Price/SqFt: $109.44

Average Days on Market: 73

Clements Mill Expired Listings: 6


Absorption Rate for Clements Mill homes is averaging

2.4 months, which is a very low rate for the Grand Rapids area.

Average list price is currently lower that average sold price,

which means that the current active homes are smaller and

priced below the homes that have sold this year.

Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Reports

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

If you have detailed questions about Ada Homes, Forest Hills

Homes or  just need further information, please contact me

directly:  terry@terrywestbrook.com or call 1-616-292-7263

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research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

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Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2009

Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2009

We have gathered a list of the Top Kentwood Home Buys 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.*

Kentwood Jaycee Park Kentwood MI

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

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot.  The

lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $28.51 to $69.57 in

Kentwood this month.

Kentwood &  Wyoming have been hit hard by the automotive

shutdowns and subsequent job losses in these areas.  A large

number of the homes we researched this month were short sale

properties that will be probably be coming on the market in the

next 6-9  months as foreclosure sales.


Short Sales are extremely difficult for most home buyers to

consider as a purchase.  Please keep in mind the time alone

[3-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it almost

impossible for some buyers to consider.

November  2009  36 TOP BEST BUYS in  Kentwood MI Homes

The lowest list price is $29,900

the highest list price is $194,900

Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

7213 Regal Ave          $29,900       750 Sq Ft    $39.87/SqFt

136 Nancy St SE         $47,900      1680 Sq Ft   $28.51/SqFt

1511 Brookmark St     $50,000        828  Sq Ft  $60.39/SqFt

4525 Grantwood      $57,900         960 SqFt    $60.31/SqFt

3685 Giddings Ave     $59,900      1470 Sq Ft   $40.75/SqFt

150  58th St SE           $59,900     1007 Sq Ft   $59.48/SqFt

5444 Eastern Ave       $59,900      976 SqFt    $61.37/SqFt

5052 Mildred Ave       $59,900     1100 Sq Ft  $67.45/SqFt

315 60th St  SE           $60,000     864 Sq Ft   $69.44/SqFt

4705 Grantwood Ave  $61,000   1454 Sq Ft    $41.95/SqFt

426 Pine Vista St      $65,000     1248 SqFt     $52.08/SqFt

5689 Gentian Ct SE   $69,900     2182 Sq Ft   $48.04/SqFt

2097 60th St SE         $70.000    1300 Sq Ft   $53.85/SqFt

1370 Manorwood      $74.900     1824 Sq Ft    $41.06/SqFt

691 68th St               $75,000     1590 Sq Ft   $47.17/SqFt

3750 Breton Rd SE   $79,500     1651 Sq Ft   $48.15/SqFt

1620 Mapleview St   $79,900    1900 Sq Ft   $50.99/SqFt

5818 Pinetree Ave    $84,900     2200 Sq Ft  $38.59/SqFt

3622 Senora Ave      $89,900     1720 SqFt   $67.59/SqFt

1929 68th St SE        $90,000    1476 Sq Ft   $60.98/SqFt

1582 Marwood Dr     $94,900     2047 SqFt    $69.57/SqFt

110 Lurie St SE        $99,900   1627 Sq Ft   $61.40/SqFt

4651 Brooklyn Ave   $99,900   1800 Sq Ft   $67.73/SqFt

3075 Paris Park Dr    $103,900  1711 SqFt   $60.72/SqFT

4675 Brooklyn Ave    $109,900    2817 Sq Ft  $51.96/SqFt

4957 Bringham Ln    $115,000    2260 Sq Ft  $66.86/SqFt

2655 52nd St SE        $115,900   1687 Sq Ft   $68.70/SqFt

1024 52nd St SE        $115,900   1932 Sq Ft  $59.99/SqFt

5830 Buchanan Ave  $124,940    1808 Sq Ft  $69.10/SqFt

1455 Gunnink Dr SE  $127,777   1840 Sq Ft   $69.44/SqFt

5848 Valley Lane Dr   $129,900   2073 Sq Ft  $63.49/SqFt

5800 Buchanan Ave   $134,884   2073 Sq Ft  $65.07/SqFt

1889 60th St SE          $139,900   2436 Sq Ft   $57.43/SqFt

1260 44th St SE         $140,000    2877 Sq Ft   $65.91/SqFT

1160 Edsel St St        $ 179,900   3128 Sq Ft  $62.51/SqFt

3350 Sandyhook Ct   $194,900    2969 Sq Ft   $65.64/SqFt

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