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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.

Full Property Details for 1559 Forrest Ave NE

General

  • Sold For: $290,000
  • Taxes: $4,800
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26030149
  • Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago

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
  • 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
Sold by Five Star Real Estate (M6), Steven Volkers

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— 1559 Forrest Ave NE —

  • Barbara Glashouwer

    Novosad Realty Partners

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Schools serving 1559 Forrest Ave NE

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
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-50.6 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
7-120.1 mi
Riverside Middle School, Grand Rapids, MI
265 Eleanor Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
6-80.9 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6-122.6 mi
Innovation Central High School
421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
9-121.7 mi
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI
1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
9-122.9 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

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/14/2026
Sold
$290,000
0.03%
MLS
6/18/2026
Listed
$289,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Novosad Realty Partners, Barbara Glashouwer
Sold by Five Star Real Estate (M6), Steven Volkers

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1559 Forrest Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (MLS# 26030149) is a Single Family property that was sold at $290,000 on July 14, 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.