Excellent Investment or Owner-Occupant Opportunity in Creston Heights! This well-located duplex offers an outstanding opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Situated in the desirable Creston Heights neighborhood, it's adjacent to the city high/middle school and just one block from Café Mamo, Lucy's and Quinn & Tuite's Irish Pub, and several other popular restaurants and amenities. Unit 1: 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom - currently vacant and previously rented for $1,495/month, making it ideal for owner occupancy or immediate leasing.Unit 2: 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom - currently leased through the end of August at $1,695/month. Recent updates include a new furnace in Unit 2 and a new hot water heater in Unit 1, providing added value and peace of mind. Whether you're looking to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other or add a solid property to your investment portfolio, this duplex is a fantastic opportunity.
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$290,000
1559 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
7beds
2baths
2,625sqft
2 to 4 Units
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$1,562 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Barbara Glashouwer 616-307-1114,
Novosad Realty Partners
Bought with:
Steven Volkers, 6502426272
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26030149
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,625 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 411418329030
- Zoning description: Multi Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $110/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,645
- Annual tax amount: $4,800
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Sold | $290,000+0%$110/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$110/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+59.3%$110/sqft |
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| 2/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 2/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/24/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,395+32.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/8/2020 | Sold | $182,000+264%$69/sqft |
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| 1/15/2018 | Listing removed | $1,050 |
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| 11/9/2017 | Price change | $1,050-4.1% |
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| 10/25/2017 | Price change | $1,095-2.7% |
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| 8/23/2017 | Price change | $1,125-2.2% |
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| 7/24/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,150+41.1% |
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| 2/17/2015 | Listing removed | $815 |
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| 2/12/2015 | Listed for rent | $815 |
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| 5/9/2012 | Sold | $50,000$19/sqft |
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| 11/6/2007 | Sold | $50,000-52.7%$19/sqft |
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| 8/2/2006 | Sold | $105,693$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,559 | $137,400 +11.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $123,300 +59.7% |
| 2021 | $2,610 | $77,200 +15.9% |
| 2020 | $2,610 +3.2% | $66,600 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $2,530 | $62,900 +6.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $59,200 +17.5% |
| 2017 | $2,480 | $50,400 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $2,480 | $49,100 |
| 2015 | $2,480 +1.3% | $49,100 -2.8% |
| 2013 | $2,448 | $50,500 -15.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $59,900 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,200 -11.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,500 +28.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,500 +11.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,773 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,998 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $46,465 |
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Neighborhood: Creston
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