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Last Sold Price
5 beds5,527 sqft$102/sqft
8695 Laurel Ridge Southeast, Alto, MI 49302
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.37 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$102/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,000/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Forest Hills Schools, the school bus stops a few yards away. Minutes from Cascade & 28th Street this beautiful and uniquely designed home is located in Laurel Ridge Estates. Created by famed architect Sarah Susanka and built to exemplify the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie” masterpieces encapsulating the elements of light & air. Luxurious in feel, the home includes abundant windows, terraces and an expansive screened-in porch for integration with the outdoors surrounding this gorgeous...Forest Hills Schools, the school bus stops a few yards away. Minutes from Cascade & 28th Street this beautiful and uniquely designed home is located in Laurel Ridge Estates. Created by famed architect Sarah Susanka and built to exemplify the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie” masterpieces encapsulating the elements of light & air. Luxurious in feel, the home includes abundant windows, terraces and an expansive screened-in porch for integration with the outdoors surrounding this gorgeous home. The floor plan is ideal for today's more informal lifestyle. The Master Bedroom boasts a spacious walk-in dressing area, and access to the covered terrace. The large screened porch, with its floor to ceiling frames provides a seamless transition to the outdoors. This home is simply stunning.
  • Listed by: Robert J Reid 616.821.4375 robertreid@eleganthomesandgardens.com • Elegant Homes and Gardens Inc - I
Listing closed: 03/16/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 17052339

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$729,900

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Alto, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 8695 Laurel Ridge Southeast

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,390 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kent County
  • Zoning: Residential
  • ZoningDescription: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 1.37 AC / 59,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Whitneyville Avenue SE
  • Municipality: Cascade Twp
  • Directions: Whitneyville Avenue SE, 1.4 miles S of 48th to the entrance of Laurel Ridge Estates, E to house
  • Area - Major: Grand Rapids - G
  • Street #: 8695
  • Street Name: Laurel Ridge
  • Post Direction: SE
  • Suffix: Drive
  • City: Alto
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49302
  • County: Kent
  • Latitude: 42.860443
  • Longitude: -85.451314
  • Area - Minor: Grand Rapids - G
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal
  • Taxable Value: 283313.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $500
  • Assoc. Fee Payable: Semi-Annually
  • Association Amenities: Pets Allowed
  • Tax ID #: 411935450003
  • Association: Yes
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 301300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 7'x138'x46'x362'x150'x343'
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5527.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 3227.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.37
  • Lot Square Footage: 59840.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.37
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Unit 3 * Laurel Ridge (Lengthy Legal at LO)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 3
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Stone
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Assoc Amenities: Pets Allowed
  • Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type, Stone
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es), Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Garden Area, Shrubs/Hedges, Underground Sprinkler
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Underground Sprinkler: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Room Total: 11
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 5.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Water Softener Owned
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Baths: 2.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2417
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 8695 Laurel Ridge Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #619620643

$565,000

+13.7% / yr

Mar 16, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #65017052339

$565,000
Mar 16, 2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #17052339

$565,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #619620643

$565,000

+13.7% / yr

03/16/2018

Sold

Realcomp #65017052339

$565,000
03/16/2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #17052339

$565,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8695 Laurel Ridge Southeast

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$10,076 ($840 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,227 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,227 SqFtStories2Lot Size53,579 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built2005ZoningARCCountyKENTAPN41-19-35-450-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8695 Laurel Ridge Southeast

This home is within Forest Hills Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pine Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Central Woodlands 5/6 School
Public5 to 6

Central Middle School
Public7 to 8

Central High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8695 Laurel Ridge Southeast, Alto, MI 49302
$565,000
5
5,527
59,840
$549,900
5
4,680
51,836
$540,000
5
3,250
52,272
$529,900
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47,916
$520,000
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