NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1801 Forest Shores Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $713,000 - $1,473,120

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,321 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2023

Last sale price $1,375,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,037/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Second Garage
  • Thornapple Elementary School Rated A
  • Spa
  • 2 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of August 2023

CASCADE: This stunning walk out ranch is situated on 2 private acres with 125 ft of frontage on Walden Lake. Home is owned by Jeff Visser Design & has been meticulously renovated, re-designed, & maintained. Open floor plan. Chefs Kitchen with commercial grade appliances, sub-zero, & large walk-in pantry with coffee bar. Addition was completed ~10 years ago for a home studio with vaulted ceilings & lower-level golf cart storage. Cozy great room with fireplace opens to 4 season sunroom with heated floor. Updated deck including awning for those breathtaking Western sunsets & views overlooking the lake. Additional flex room & primary suite with large walk-in closet including built ins & exquisite private bath. Ample back entry mud room with lockers.... Lower-level walkout includes a kitchenette with family room that opens to a covered porch with hot tub. Bedroom with private bath. 2 additional bedrooms with full bath. Exercise room & storage. A 22x26 Carriage house with attic storage. Ample closet spaces. Cement raised planting beds - a gardener's delight! Neighborhood of far more expensive homes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Postma

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6502114085 Listed on: 06/27/2023

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer PreFontaine

West Mitten Realty LLC License #6501424364

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,981

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 125 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned NA, NA

HOA Fees

  • $24 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,321 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,981

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$24 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: See Site Plan/Survey
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4321.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6981.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: NA
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 125.0
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2680.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Humidifier, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4321.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • List Price: 1475000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Walden Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Other Structures:Second Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 290.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 290.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Dimensions: See Site Plan/Survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0
  • Zoning Description: NA
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6981.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2023
Closed on
Aug 23, 2023
Sold by
Visser Jeffrey A and Visser Cathy L
Bought by
Brown Michael Irwin and Brown Samia Hameedi
Seller's Agent
John Postma
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer PreFontaine
West Mitten Realty LLC
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-6.78%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$983,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$391,720
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Julie A Scott Trust
Bought by
Visser Jeffrey A and Visser Cathy L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Michael Irwin -- Chicago Title
Visser Jeffrey A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Visser Jeffrey A $399,000
Previous Owner Visser Jeffrey A $213,000
Previous Owner Visser Jeffrey A $215,000
Previous Owner Visser Jeffrey A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2023 08/23/23 Sold $1,375,000 -6.8% $318 / Sq Ft
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2023 06/27/23 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $341 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,866 $402,700 $0 $0
2024 $7,866 $375,900 $0 $0
2023 $6,740 $321,400 $0 $0
2022 $6,522 $284,800 $0 $0
2021 $6,366 $270,200 $0 $0
2020 $4,297 $263,100 $0 $0
2019 $6,318 $260,300 $0 $0
2018 $6,236 $237,900 $0 $0
2017 $5,240 $184,200 $0 $0
2016 $5,057 $182,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $182,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $152,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Postma

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    John Postma

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 975-5623

    120 in this area

    275 Total Sales

    John Postma
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jennifer PreFontaine

    West Mitten Realty LLC

    (616) 308-4824

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Jennifer PreFontaine
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23022383

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-05-351-057

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1801 Forest Shores Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1801 Forest Shores Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 27 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $983,280, approximately $227 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 1801 Forest Shores Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Thornapple Elementary School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and Central Middle School.

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