Beautifully remodeled duplex offering convenient access to all the dining, entertainment, and attractions Grand Rapids has to offer. This well-maintained property features two identical units, each offering 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and separate electrical and natural gas utilities. The solid brick exterior, extensive interior updates, and detached 2-stall garage make this an excellent owner-occupant or investment opportunity.
Property is City Rental Certified through 2027 and has seen numerous major improvements, including conversion from a boiler system to independent forced-air heating systems, a recently added roof on the main structure, and split electrical & natural gas services. Interior upgrades include new LVP flooring & carpet, updated lighting fixtures, and fully remodeled bathrooms in both units.
Pending
$324,900
1568 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
4beds
2baths
2,150sqft
2 to 4 Units
Built in 1929
-- sqft lot
$329,100 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Independent forced-air heating systemsSolid brick exteriorExtensive interior updatesUpdated lighting fixtures
- 64 days |
- 31 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leonard Stickney 616-589-9482,
Bellabay Realty LLC 616-871-9200
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26023239
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 411418333003
- Zoning description: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,553
- Annual tax amount: $7,016
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$329,100
$313,000 - $346,000
$1,602/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $324,900$151/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26023239 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $324,900+14%$151/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26023239 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2023 | Sold | $285,000+23.9%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2020 | Sold | $230,000$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Sold | $230,000+5.7%$107/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #20029678 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2020 | Pending sale | $217,500$101/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt #20029678 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $217,500+48.1%$101/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt #20029678 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,185$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2019 | Price change | $1,185-5.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2017 | Sold | $146,900+1.4%$68/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #17047537 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $144,900$67/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) #17047537 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,835 | $153,900 +16.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $131,800 +45.3% |
| 2021 | $3,562 | $90,700 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $3,562 +14.4% | $82,200 +18.1% |
| 2019 | $3,115 | $69,600 +18.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $58,800 +16.7% |
| 2017 | $2,333 | $50,400 +11% |
| 2016 | $2,333 | $45,400 |
| 2015 | $2,333 +5% | $45,400 -5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,223 | $47,900 -22.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,800 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,200 -11.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $73,800 +1.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $72,500 +54.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,046 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,368 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,919 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,347 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,065 |
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Neighborhood: Creston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Center For EconomicologyGrades: 6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10City High Middle SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Kent Hills SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
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