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Cascade MI ~ Real Estate Market Report Sept 2008 ~ Tamarron Estates

Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large

wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and

 the Thornapple River Backwaters.  It is located just off of

Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township

 The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional

 two stories, to contemporary homes.  Many Cascade homes were built

 in the late 1970's to the mid 1980's, though there is a new street

that has much newer homes on acreage settings.  Some houses close

to and surrounding this Cascade development are in the upper price

brackets  in the Grand Rapids real estate market.

 

              Tamarron Residential Real Estate  

                       September 2008 Market Report

               3 Sold, 0 Pending, 10 For Sale, 4 Expired                               

 

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Address                   Price         SqFt   $/SqFt   DOM

For Sale:

1691 Hillsboro         478,500  3372    141.90   53

1776 Hillsboro         640,000  3924    163.09   34

1552 Hillsboro         170,000  2366     71.85    15

7133 Bridgewater   169,000  2160    78.24   170 

1575 Bridgewater   209,000  2155    96.98   161 

6800 Turnberry       699,900   4620  151.49   207

1538 Hillsboro        269,900    3024    89.25      85

1618 Hillsboro        389,900    2702  144.30     59

1530 Tamarron      925,000    4830   191.51   75

6675 Gleneagles    259,000    2232  116.03    65

Sold:

1699 Tamarron      270,000    2960    91.21     19

6636 Denham         813,400   5666  153.54      49

1570 Tamarron       230,000   2628    87.51   155

 

189 homes have sold in Cascade Township in 2008

Average home price is $316,342

27%  fewer homes have sold in 2008 than 2007 but

average Cascade prices have remained the same.

 

Cascade Township has seen tremendous growth in the last

fifty years, though the growth rate has slowed considerably

 since 2000. 

 The majority (82%) live in a single family home, and the

median value is  $220,00.  Household incomes in Cascade

 Township are the highest among surrounding Grand Rapids

areas at $ 87,290.  Most people in Cascade Township prefer

 to live here because of the quality housing, safe areas, and

quality schools.

 

Grand Rapids -Ada Real Estate   Westbrook Realty

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photo of Thornapple River Backwater by Bonnie Westbrook 

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 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Ada MI ~ Real Estate Market Report ~ Adacroft Commons September 2008

Adacroft Commons is a popular home market in the Ada area.

Part of the appeal is the proximity of  Forest Hills Central 

5/6 School, Middle School, High School, St Roberts School & Ada

Christian School, which are within walking distance. Adacroft is also

close to the village of Ada and Forest Hills shopping.

It is an established subdivision, being started in the early 1970's

 by E. L. Ladd Builders of Ada, at the same time they were building

in Adatowne.  Adacroft Commons homes were required to have a

 two stall attached garage and a family room, while Adatowne

homes did not.  There is designated common land in the

development that remains heavily wooded and in a naturalstate,

as in its adjacent neighborhood, Ada Woods.   

I have held many open houses in these plats when they were new 

 and sold many of the homes as new construction - to be built.  

We personally purchased a spec home here  in 1976 and lived

 in Adacroft for 5 years before we  built our dream home on 6 acres

 (also in Ada Township).

 

If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a 4 bedroom

two story home (about 1750 sq ft) sold for $ 39,900  in Adacroft

Commons in 1970.

  

        Adacroft Commons Residential Real Estate

                      September 2008 Market Report

               7 Sold, 1 Pending, 0 For Sale, 10 Expired

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Address               Status       Sq Ft      Price     $/Sq Ft   DOM 

6076 Adacroft    Pending   1678   168,500  100.41    19

656 Duxbury Ct  Sold        2200   185,000   84.09   168 

6104 Winthrop    Sold       1408   179,900  127.76    16 

681 Marbury Dr   Sold       1871   174,900    93.47    46 

589 Rookway Dr  Sold       1411   135,000    95.67      7 

6146 Witherbee  Sold       1529   152,700    99.86    49 

6256 Dunbarton  Sold       1916   155,500    81.15   239 

6185 Scotthille    Sold       1956   176,500    90.23     63

 

144 homes have sold in Ada Township in 2008, the

Average Price is $309,407  15% fewer homes have sold in

2008 than 2007 but the average price is up 3% in Ada Township

for 2008.

 

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,

Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since

2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site - Villas of Ada

and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment complex, currently

 under construction here. Both of these new developments are quite

 close to Adacroft Commons.

  

 

If you have detailed questions or just need general information about

 Ada Homes, please contact me directly at 1-888-240-1968.

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate - Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

Mature Maple Tree on Ada Drive Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

 

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 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, 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.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Ada MI ~ Real Estate Market Report ~ Adatowne ~ September 2008

Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada 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 new 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 (about 1000 sq ft) sold  for $ 19,900 in 1975.

 

 Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan

    September 2008 Real Estate Market Report   

           8  Sold, 0 Pending, 3 For Sale

 

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 Address             Status      Price       Sq Ft       $/Sq Ft     DOM

6686 Adaridge  For Sale   179,900   1200      149.91        27

448 Adapointe  For Sale   174,900   1984        88.15         20 

6873 Adaside    For Sale    149,900   1264     118.59         12 

6705 Adaridge      Sold       143,900      1056      136.26      74 

7028 Adaridge      Sold       149,900      2116        70.84        8 

6869 Adaridge      Sold       115,000        988       116.39     20 

6885 Adaridge      Sold       124,000      1270         97.63     81  

6966 Rix St.           Sold       119,625      1052       113.71     119 (F) 

6674 Adaridge      Sold       142,000      1056       134.46     151 

6824 Adaside        Sold       142,600      1028       138.71     260

6767 Adaridge      Sold        154,500     1300       118.84       20

(F) = Foreclosure

144 homes have sold in Ada Township in 2008,

Average price is $309,407.  15% fewer homes have

sold in 2008 but the average price has increased by  3%.

 

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,

 Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since

 2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo development -

 Villas of Ada  and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment

complex, currently under construction here.  Both new sites plan

on being open in 2009. 

 

If you would like detailed information about Ada Homes, please feel free

to contact me directly at 1-888-240-1968.

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate -

Copyright 2008 All rights reserved Westbrook Realty

Photo of Rix Dr. by Bonnie Westbrook

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, 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.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes                Find Grand Rapids Home Value                Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

 

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