Caledonia MI Absorption Report ~ Crystal Springs ~ Dec 22, 2008

    Crystal Springs Development in Caledonia, Michigan is a large,

    residential suburban housing development that was started in the

    late 1980’s and most construction was finished in the 1990’s although

    some newer homes have been built since 2000. There are also a few

    vacant lots left to develop.

    This development covers a large area around the Stonewater Golf

    Course at Crystal Springs south of 68th Street to 72nd Street and

    encompassing Kalamazoo Avenue on the east and west.  This

    development has single family homes and condos, many located

    right on the Stonewater Golf Course

    The public school system is Kentwood, even though the address is

    Caledonia.

    Crystal Springs is close to the shopping plaza at 68th and

    Kalamazoo, Kentwood High School, and a short hop to M-6, which is

    the south beltline for the Greater Grand Rapids area connecting US

    131 on the west and I96 on the east side of the city.

    Kentwood High School Football Stadium

                       December 2008 Real Estate

                        Residential Market Report

                    Crystal Springs Neighborhood

    The absorption rate for Crystal Springs, Caledonia MI is 14.7

    months, which means if no new listings come on the market, it will

    take 14.7 months  for the existing homes inventory to sell at the

    current rate of sale.

    Active Listings: 28 Active Crystal Springs Listings

    Average Price: $250,509

    Price per Sq Ft: $107.09 (Main Floor only)

    Average days on the Market: 109

    PENDING: 0 homes

    SOLD: 23 Crystal Springs Sold Homes

    Average Price: $ 205,735

    Average Price Per Sq Ft: $ 96.63 (Main floor only)

    Average Days on the Market: 71

    Expired: 29 Expired Crystal Springs listings

    Average Expired Price: $254,748

    Average Price Per Sq Ft: $108.34 (Main floor only)

    Average Days on the Market: 146

     

    Crystal Springs Homes that are priced competitively are selling.

    As you can see by the statistics, the homes that have their price

    per square foot around $100 are selling in under 3 months. 

    Many sellers have retired from the market and will try again in

    the spring.  They might find a better buying market, but prices are

    still on the downward trend.  With lower interest rates, this may

    spur the local economy and put more buyers into the game.

     

    Watermark CC purchases Crystal Springs GC

    Crystal Springs GC has a new look & a new name

    Caledonia MI Sept 2008 Real Estate Market Report

    Kentwood MI Real Estate Market Report Oct 2008

    Caledonia MI Crystal Springs Market Report Oct 2008

    Caledonia MI Crystal Springs Market Report Nov 2008

    If you would like additional information about Caledonia

    or Kentwood Homes, please contact me directly at

    1-888-240-1968 ext 0

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    photo of golf tournament by Terry Westbrook

Caledonia MI Real Estate Market Report Nov 2008 ~ Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs Development in Caledonia, Michigan is a large,

residential suburban housing development that was started in

the late 1980’s and most construction was finished in the 1990’s

although some newer homes have been built since 2000.

There are also a few vacant lots left to develop.

This development covers a large area around the Stonewater

Golf Course at Crystal Springs south of 68th Street to 72nd

Street and encompassing Kalamazoo Avenue on the east and

west.  This development has single family homes and condos,

many located right on the Stonewater Golf Course

The public school system is Kentwood, even though the

address is Caledonia.

Crystal Springs Homes are close to the shopping plaza at

68th and Kalamazoo, Kentwood High School, and a short

hop to M-6, which is the south beltline for the Greater Grand

Rapids area connecting US 131 on the west and I96 on the

east side of the city.

Golf Course

                   November 2008 Real Estate

                     Residential Market Report

                 Crystal Springs Neighborhood

 

Active Listings: 26 Active Crystal Springs Listings

Average Price: $262,628

Price per Sq Ft: $110.26 (Main Floor only)

Average days on the Market: 129

 

PENDING: 1 home

 

SOLD: 22 Crystal Springs Sold Homes

Average Price: $ 206,677

Average Price Per Sq Ft: $ 96.01 (Main floor only)

Average Days on the Market: 74

 

Expired: 22 Expired Crystal Springs listings

Average Expired Price: $261,785

Average Price Per Sq Ft: $107.56 (Main floor only)

Average Days on the Market: 139

 

Crystal Springs Homes that are priced competitively are selling.

As you can see by the statistics, the homes that have their price

per square foot around $100 are selling in under 3 months. 

 

Watermark CC purchases Crystal Springs GC

Crystal Springs GC has a new look & a new name

Caledonia MI Sept 2008 Real Estate Market Report

Kentwood MI Real Estate Market Report Oct 2008

Caledonia MI Crystal Springs Market Report Oct 2008

 

If you would like additional information about Caledonia

or Kentwood Homes, please contact me directly at

1-888-240-1968 ext 0

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate  Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

photo of golf tournament by Terry Westbrook

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report Sept 2008 ~ Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs Development in Caledonia, MI is a large, residential

suburban housing development that was started in the late 1980’s and

most construction was finished in the 1990’s although some newer homes

have been built since 2000. There are also a few vacant lots left to develop.

This development covers a large area around the Crystal Springs Golf Course

grounds south of 68th Street to 72nd Street and encompassing Kalamazoo

Avenue on the east and west.  This development has single family homes and

 condos, many located right on the Crystal Springs Golf Course. (See related

article on the acquisition of Crystal Springs Golf Club)

The public school system is Kentwood, even though the address is Caledonia.

Crystal Springs is close to the shopping plaza at 68th and Kalamazoo,

Kentwood High School, and a short hop to M-6, which is the south beltline for

 the Greater Grand Rapids area connecting US 131 on the west and I96 on the

 east side of the city.

 

birdhouse in tree

                          September 2008 Real Estate

                          Residential Market Report

                        Crystal Springs Neighborhood

                       29 For Sale, 2 Pending, 17 Sold

Address                Price     Sq Ft  $/SqFt  DOM

FOR SALE:

1424 Silver Springs    219,900   2544    86.43     95

1285 68th St             159,900   2349    68.07      7

1481 Crystal Valley    299,900   2270   132.11    52

6958 Fairway Vista     169,900   1504   112.96   163

7535 Barn Swallow Ct 169,900   1516   112.07   119

1931 Hollow Creek    184,900    2000     92.45  171

6950 Kalamazoo       189,900   1765   107.59   150

6892 Crystal View      199,900   1714   116.62     86

1634 Sweet Grass      199,900   2000     99.95   164

2026 Blackmountain   219,000  2112    103.69     8

7211 Meadowgrass    229,900   2164    106.23   142

1563 Old Lantern Ct   234,900  2402      97.79   228

7450 Missoula Dr       207,609   2736     75.88   239

7439 Stillwater Dr      449,900   3200     140.59    18      

7320 Old Lantern       249,900  2016     123.95     46

1845 Hollow Creek     224,900  2000     114.95    101

7277 Misty Morning   259,900 2270      114.49  171                                                                                                                             

7272 Misty Morning    275,000  2386     115.25   160

7036 Crystal View       279,000  1683     165.77  150

7368 Old Lantern       279,900   2390    117.11  170

7394 Old Lantern       289,000   3100     93.22    49

7387 Old Lantern       289,900   2875   100.83     45 

7096 Summit Hill       299,900   3022     99.23    23 

7095 Crystal View       315,000  2555    123.28   95

7350 Old Lantern       349,900   3031   115.44    53

1907 Landoshire Ct    214,900   1820   118.07     36

6882 Crystal View       249,000   1806   137.87     41

1438 Silver Springs    289,900    2628   110.31     25

7350 Heather Rdg      350,000    3500   100.00    28

 

PENDING:

2078 Eaststone St     169,900   1924     88.36     84

1588 Crystalline Dr    104,900   1620    64.70    148

 

SOLD:

1361 68th St             226,500   1771  134.10    182

1460 Crystal Valley    213,000  2652       90.12    85

6950 Old Lantern Dr   145,100    2671     54.32    6

2086 Eaststone          145,500   1644     88.50    46

2116 Glen Canyon      153,000   1368    110.38   47

7377 Misty View Ct      161,000   1407    114.42  104

1776 Spring Meadow    165,900  1592    103.95  102

7193 Meadowgrass      166,500   1536   108.39    30

7079 Old Lantern Dr    175,000   2135     81.96     8

7561 Barn Swallow      178,000    1189    149.70   88

7458 Misty View  Ct     219,000   2112    103.69   36

7474 Old Lantern Dr    270,000   2500    108.00   40

7361 KingsCrossingCt  280,500   3220      87.11   71

1370 KingsCrossingDr  390,000   4954     78.72   105

7350 Royal Ridge      335,000   3900     85.89    77

7429 Old Lantern Dr   298,000   3800    78.42     77

7222 Crystal Stone    155,900   1504   103.65     48

 

550 homes have sold so far this year in the Kentwood

School District and the average price is $121,303.

 

If you would like additional information about Caledonia

or Kentwood Homes, please contact me directly at

1-888-240-1968 ext 0

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate  Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

photo of birdhouse by Bonnie Westbrook