John Cremer
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 816-4743
395 Total Sales
7 in Forest Hills
$215K - $855K Price Range
5497 Forest Bend Dr SE Ada, MI 49301
Forest Hills AreaEstimated Value: $709,190
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,091
Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Contemporary Architecture
- Hilly Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Ada Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of July 2018Custom built one-owner home in popular Forest Glen Estates, a large site, luxury development in close proximity to the new Ada Village. Spacious open main level plan features soaring vaulted ceilings with decorative beams in nearly every room. Generous use of custom windows & skylights adds even more volume & light to the space. Open foyer, adjacent front office, large kitchen, breakfast area, formal dining, huge great room with fireplace, & centrally located 3-season room create seamless living. A huge owner's suite w/updated bath, 2 additional bedrooms (or 1 bedroom + den) plus hall bath & laundry, complete the main level. Lower level walkout features a bedroom currently built out as a custom office w/step-up floor, full bath, & large family/rec room. Recent improvements include new high-end wood laminate flooring throughout much of the main level + a newer fireplace surround & hearth. Amazing wooded site affords supreme privacy. This is a great opportunity in a fabulous luxury development with tons of re-investment going on.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501185090 Listed on: 05/31/2018
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,434
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 31,058 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 140 x 304.54 x 70 x 285
- Cul-De-Sac
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Hilly Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,091 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Accessible Home Design
- Low Threshold Shower
- Accessible Bathroom
- Grab Bar In Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 2020
Sold by
Brickner Jonathan F
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,500
Outstanding Balance
$256,569
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$452,621
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Jul 12, 2018
Sold by
Engel Eloise R and The Eloise R Engel Trust
Bought by
Brickner Jonathan F
Seller's Agent
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Southwell
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-6.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Engel Eloise R and Engel Albert J
Bought by
Engel Eloise R and Eloise R Engel Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 21, 1988
Bought by
Engel Albert J and Engel Eloise R Trust
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Ada, MI
-
John Cremer
-
Joe Vitale
Joe Vitale
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Affiliated
(517) 777-0990
233 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$925,000 Price
-
Jesse Baragar
Jesse Baragar
Baragar Realty LLC
(269) 397-3765
163 Total Sales
3 in Forest Hills
$500K - $1.2M Price Range
-
Eric Frontiera
Eric Frontiera
Brookstone Realtors LLC
(989) 341-8045
25 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$507,000 Price
-
Scott Grondman
Scott Grondman
Bellabay Realty (SW)
(616) 369-8731
106 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$525,000 Price Range
-
Patricia Round
Patricia Round
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams GR North
(616) 369-8397
66 Total Sales
3 in Forest Hills
$400K - $585K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | First American Title Ins Co | ||
| Brickner Jonathan F | $375,000 | Chicago Title Ofmichigan Inc | |
| Engel Eloise R | -- | None Available | |
| Engel Albert J | $60,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $297,500 | ||
| Closed | Brickner Jonathan F | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Engel Albert J | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2018 07/12/18 | Sold | $375,000 | -6.1% | $121 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2018 06/11/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/31/2018 05/31/18 | For Sale | $399,500 | -- | $129 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,778 | $296,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $4,402 | $277,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $43 | $273,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $6,236 | $276,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6,041 | $187,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,993 | $197,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,953 | $189,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,241 | $181,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $5,452 | $188,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,433 | $187,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,241 | $178,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $178,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $160,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ken Grashuis
Seller's Agent in 2018
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 299-1900
145 Total Sales
-
Katherine Southwell
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Katherine Southwell
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 550-4111
128 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 18009025
APN: 41-15-30-426-011
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