1560 Forrest Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (MLS# 26057478)

1560 Forrest Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

New Listing
$119,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 970 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,701 Status: Active
Current Price: $119,900 List Date: 10/29/2026 Last Modified: 10/29/2026

Overview

Description

Make Creston Yours—A Renovation Opportunity with Room to Build Equity An entry-level Creston price, original hardwood floors, and a fenced backyard set the stage for your next flip or a home of your own. At 1560 Forrest, the opportunity is to buy before the improvements—and create the finished result. With finished homes in the surrounding market selling at higher prices, this is a compelling opening for an investor ready for the next project—or a buyer ready to make Creston home. Built in 1915, this two-bedroom, one-bath home features original hardwood floors and a verified 970 square feet above grade. The efficient size means fewer square feet to renovate and a focused opportunity to put your improvement dollars to work. A fenced backyard adds outdoor space for gardening, summer meals, or relaxing at home, while Lucy's, Café Mamo, Sweet Street Park, and Briggs Park are all within walking distance—making neighborhood dining and outdoor recreation part of everyday life.

Supplements: For contractors, flippers, and investors with established crews, the appeal is straightforward: a Creston location, a lower acquisition price, and control over the renovation strategy. Choose your scope, source your materials, and bring your own team. For a first-time buyer or owner-occupant prepared to take on a project, this is a sweat-equity opp ...

Listing Details MLS# 26057478

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
1560
Street Name
Forrest
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NE
State
MI
Zip Code
49505
Zip (4)
5009

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.06
Lot Square Footage
2701
Lot Dimensions
27x106x26x106
Year Built
1915
Road Frontage
27
Garage Y/N
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
970
SqFt Above Grade
970
Building Total SqFt
970
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
Elementary School
Kent Hills Elementary School
Middle School
Innovation Central High School
High School
Union High School
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-18-333-005
Taxable Value
23171
SEV
70300
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1151
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
Res

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
70
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
900

Property Features

Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Substructure: Other Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back; Full Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered Architectural Style: Bungalow Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: LPT Realty
Listing Agent: Kevin M Yoder
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: October - 29 - 2026
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