$119,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
MLS# 26057478
2 beds | 1 baths | 970 sqft
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Property 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.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Sweet St. NE
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 123.61
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 27x106x26x106
Road Frontage: 27
Garage Y/N: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 970
SqFt Above Grade: 970
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 970
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Elementary School: Kent Hills Elementary School
High School: Union High School
Middle School: Innovation Central High School
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.06
Lot Square Footage: 2701
Year Built: 1915
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 23171
SEV: 70300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1151
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: Res
Tax ID #: 41-14-18-333-005
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: 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.
Legal: N 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 5* A L SKINNER S ADDITION
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
None: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 70
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 900
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Substructure
Other: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Full: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 1560
Street Name: Forrest
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49505
Zip (4): 5009
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $119,900
Current Price: $119,900
Listing Date: 2026-10-29
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
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 opportunity with the freedom to choose the finishes and create a home around your own priorities. A completed pre-listing inspection and supporting property documents provide a more informed starting point for planning your improvements. Review the Property Opportunity & Due Diligence Blueprint and supporting reports in Attached MLS Documents. The home is being sold AS IS and requires renovation. Cash, private or portfolio financing, or an appropriate renovation loan will likely be required. (There is no garage or off-street parking.) Whether you're renovating for resale or creating a home of your own, buy the Creston location and make the improvements yours. Schedule your showing and take the first step toward turning this opportunity into equity.
Listing Office: LPT Realty
Listing Agent: Kevin M Yoder
Last Updated: October - 29 - 2026
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