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Property Description

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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Full Property Details for 1559 Forrest Ave NE

General

Price: $289,900
Taxes: $4,800
Status: Pending
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 26030149
Updated: 6/22/2026
Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago

Rooms

Other Rooms

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Location

County: Kent
Cross Streets: Plainfield and Sweet Street
Driving Directions: Plainfield north to Sweet street turn east then Forrest is to the south

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected

Structural Information

# Buildings: 1
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Basement: Yes
Roof: Composition
Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,009
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 100
Zoning: Multi Family

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $4,800
Terms: Cash, Conventional
Landlord Pays: Water, Sewer
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Trash, Gas

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: S 3.0 FT OF LOT 213 ALSO LOT 214 * STEINMANN'S ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 7
Property ID: 41-14-18-329-030

Listed by Novosad Realty Partners, Barbara Glashouwer

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Schools

Schools serving 1559 Forrest Ave NE

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	6-	0.1 mi
Kent Hills School 1445 Emerald Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	K-5	0.6 mi
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	6-	2.7 mi
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	7-12	0.1 mi
Riverside Middle School, Grand Rapids, MI 265 Eleanor Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	6-8	0.9 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	6-12	2.6 mi
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	9-12	1.7 mi
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI 1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	9-12	2.9 mi
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534	6-	4.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1559 Forrest Ave NE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/18/2026

Listed

$289,900

59.29%

MLS

6/23/2020

Sold

$182,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1559 Forrest Ave NE

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$4,503

12%

$137,400

57%

2021

$4,029

—

$87,500

2021

$4,029

54%

$81,400

2019

$2,610

—

$77,200

16%

2019

$2,610

—

$66,600

2019

$2,610

$62,900

2016

$2,480

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$59,200

-9%

2017

$2,468

$65,300

30%

2014

$2,312

-6%

$50,400

2015

$2,448

$49,100

2014

$2,312

-13%

$45,500

-10%

2012

$2,655

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$50,500

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1559 Forrest Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (MLS# 26030149) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1559 Forrest Avenue NE is currently listed for $289,900 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1559 Forrest Avenue NE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Grand Rapids? You can browse all Grand Rapids real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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1559 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505