Forest Hills Homes with Ravine Lot Description/Features

Forest Hills Homes with Ravine Lot Description/Features

Welcome to the enchanting Forest Hills School District, nestled in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, this district is a treasure trove of educational opportunities. With a strong focus on fostering a nurturing environment, Forest Hills offers a diverse array of programs that cater to students' unique talents and interests. From award-winning arts initiatives to robust STEM curricula, parents can rest assured that their children are receiving a top-notch education in a supportive community.

The Forest Hills School District boasts a variety of highly-rated elementary, middle, and high schools, all equipped with modern facilities and dedicated staff who prioritize student success. Extracurricular activities abound, ranging from competitive sports teams to enriching clubs, ensuring that every child can find their passion and thrive both academically and personally.

One of the most alluring features of homes in this area is the availability of properties with ravine lots. Imagine waking up each day to the serene beauty of nature right in your backyard! These homes often feature stunning views of lush landscapes and offer a sense of tranquility that is hard to find elsewhere. Many properties are designed to maximize the natural surroundings, with expansive windows and outdoor living spaces that invite the beauty of the outdoors in.

Living in Forest Hills means enjoying the perfect blend of academic excellence, community spirit, and picturesque surroundings. Whether you’re looking for a family home or a peaceful retreat, this area offers something truly special for everyone. Explore the possibilities and discover your dream home in this idyllic setting!

Newest Forest Hills Homes with Ravine Lot Description/Features

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26036682 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Don't let the modest front exterior fool you—this expansive walkout ranch is a remarkable hidden gem located right in the city, one you've likely driven past without ever realizing it was there. Nestled on 1.5 secluded acres in the highly sought-after Forest Hills Eastern School District, this exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath walkout ranch offers over 3,200 square feet of finished living space and breathtaking views of private, 10-acre Shadow Lake with no public access. Step inside to an inviting open-concept floor plan featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights, a stunning fieldstone fireplace, and walls of glass that showcase the spectacular waterfront setting. The spacious kitchen with center island flows effortlessly into the living and dining areas, making it ideal for entertaining. The main-floor primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a recently remodeled ensuite bath featuring a walk-in tile shower, double vanity, and radiant heated tile floors. Relax on the classic country-style front porch or take in panoramic lake views from the expansive maintenance-free composite deck spanning the entire back of the home. The finished walkout lower level offers a spacious family room with a second fireplace and direct access to the backyard, where you'll find a lush lawn leading to the patio with fire pit and the water's edge, complete with a brand-new $27,000 dock. Two additional bedrooms (one non-conforming with a walk-through layout) and a full bath provide plenty of space for guests or a home office. Recent improvements include new vinyl siding, exterior doors, three Andersen sliding patio doors, a concrete driveway, sidewalks, and a fire pit. Additional features include a 2½-stall attached garage and the rare opportunity to enjoy a private waterfront lifestyle while remaining just minutes from everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Experience peaceful lakefront living with incredible sunsets and endless opportunities for kayaking, fishing, swimming, and creating lifelong memories.

2484 Shadow Lake Court NE, Grand Rapids

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26034424 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Tucked away at the end of a quiet, private cul-de-sac in Forest Hills, this beautiful walkout ranch with updated kitchen, roof, furnace, and more offers the perfect balance of privacy, nature, and convenience. While the backyard is intentionally easy to maintain, you'll enjoy 1.4 acres of peaceful wooded surroundings where deer, birds, and other wildlife are frequent visitors. Just beyond your doorstep, miles of nearby walking and biking trails, Grand Rapids Township parks, and the close proximity to Knapp Forest Elementary and Forest Hills Eastern Schools create an active, outdoor lifestyle without the upkeep of a large lawn. Knapp's Corner, Downtown Ada, and Downtown Grand Rapids are all just minutes away. Inside, the open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light and features a vaulted great room with a cozy gas fireplace. The beautifully updated kitchen offers a large center island, quartz countertops, and a spacious dining area perfect for gathering with family and friends. The tranquil sunroom opens to a treetop deck overlooking the wooded ravine—an ideal spot for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. The main-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath, while a second bedroom with built-ins makes an ideal home office or guest room. A convenient half bath and rear entry with space for a future main-floor laundry complete the level. The finished walkout lower level expands your living space with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a large recreation room with wet bar, flexible bonus space, an oversized laundry room, and abundant storage. A spacious 3+ stall garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and outdoor gear. Lovingly cared for, this is a home where peaceful wooded views, top-rated schools, and an unbeatable location come together to create a truly special place to call home!

4282 Knapp Valley Court NE, Grand Rapids

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26032556 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Pinnacle at Reeds Crossing BLDG.

Back on market due to buyer financing challenge! Nestled on a quiet private drive in the highly desirable Pinnacle community, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condo offers over 2,200 sq. ft. overlooking a peaceful wooded ravine. The open floor plan features soaring 18-foot ceilings, expansive windows, hardwood floors, and spacious living and dining areas filled with natural light. The walkout lower level includes a family room, third bedroom, full bath, and private guest space. Recent updates include a new furnace and A/C (2021), new water heater (2025), and roof. The main-floor laundry is being remodeled with custom California Closets cabinetry. Enjoy two private decks surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife. Experience maintenance-free living in one of the area's most sought-after communities.

850 Pinnacle Run Drive SE, Grand Rapids

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26025459 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac surrounded by leafy, oak-covered hills sits this charming 1964 Edward Hawkins custom home. From the outside, it appears to be a humble-sized midcentury ranch- but once inside, the interior unfolds into a generous midcentury enclave. Today, it pairs incredible original 1960s build quality with modern design and updates by nationally recognized AD100 interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel. This fully updated and move-in ready property in Forest Hills Central can be seen on the tv show 'Inspired Interiors with Sarah Sherman Samuel' (streaming on HBO Max) and was recently published in the designer's new monograph for Abrams. The home is set on a large, private, wooded 1.25 acre lot with 190 feet of meandering Schoolhouse Creek frontage- and in a friendly, established neighborhood near Cascade shopping and dining and close to naturally beautiful parks, the Thornapple River, and downtown Ada. Exceptional construction quality- 16" footings, a 10" cement floor, and 8" thick slab walls- a worthy base for its 2023/24 gut renovation. The best of the original features were saved- like the wood-clad family room with high ceilings and a unique curving brick wall that sculpturally delineates the space between the kitchen and family room. The dated areas were updated, with some spaces reconfigured for modern living and flow. Just inside the front door is a living room with recessed window seating that frames a view of the front yard. The adjacent foyer leads to a grasscloth-lined formal dining room, which frames beautiful views of the wooded back yard and creek via floor to ceiling windows. The kitchen, now a central hub, features a monolithic blue marble island sitting center stage while new floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the divide between the indoors and the surrounding landscape. The spacious kitchen features a practical drop zone, white oak cabinetry and flooring, and integrated appliances including a Dacor column freezer and refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and Cafe range. The curving brick wall hugs a custom eat-in banquette; the kitchen also has a door that opens to the back patio- the perfect placement for grilling. There is a full house filtration system by Gordon Water Systems, with full reverse osmosis water filtration- the refrigerator water is double filtered. Step down from the kitchen into the original mid-century modern wood-paneled room, where built-in bookshelves flank a limewashed brick fireplace and hearth. New sliders by Marvin lead out to the upper patio, and new hardscaped steps lead from the main level down to the lower walkout patio. All new retaining wall and landscaping. Since most of us in Michigan enter through the garage in daily life, a practical and aesthetic mud room with heated flooring was added just inside the garage entry- along with a jewel box of a powder room. The main level bedrooms are on the opposite wing of the home from the kitchen. The primary suite was reconfigured into a spacious bedroom with a terrace, en-suite bath with heated travertine flooring, a marble-topped vanity with dual sinks, a soaking tub, zero step marble shower, designer lighting fixtures, ample closet space, and a convenient laundry stack just out in the hall closet. There are two additional bedrooms on the main level bedroom wing, plus a second full bath with a pistachio-painted vanity, cheerful checkerboard tile, and a terracotta toned floor. The walkout lower level has a wide hallway leading to the fourth and fifth bedrooms, plus a third full bath and a third living room. There is expansive unfinished, high-ceiling storage in the basement, including charming original built-in cabinets and a second laundry area. This home has plenty of living space, with natural separation to the spaces, but also room for gathering/hosting and connection to nature. It's a low traffic cul-de-sac in a mid-century neighborhood, and the non-motorized paved trail is just up at Thornapple River Drive. It's a great location in Cascade- peaceful and secluded but not isolated- located just .9 miles from Harvest Health, 3.3 miles from Costco, 2.2 miles from Thornapple Elementary, .8 miles from Frosty Boy, 1.4 miles from the KDL Cascade Library; convenient to Ada village shopping, dining, and recreation; and an 18 minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids. See driveway replacement quote in documents- $25K. The design and construction are done- skip the planning, hiring, quoting, ordering, and renovation phases, and move right in and enjoy this gem!

7130 Oakbrook Street SE, Grand Rapids

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