Northwood Hills condos are an affordable option if you are looking for an affordable Grand Rapids condoon the northeast side of town. Located just north of 5 Mile Rd and west of the E.Beltline, Northwood Hills condos offer their owners a quiet, peaceful community with a pool and hot tub area and common room equipped with a kitchenette and a TV. Each building has a laundry room on the lower level and all of the units have large balconies or patios.

Individual units vary but basically there are one and two bedroom condos available from $40,000 to $90,000 with about 650 square feet to 850 square feet of living space. There are many different levels of finish also. For example you will find granite, bamboo, tile, crown molding, etc in the upgraded models. The two bedroom condos include a great master suite which includes very large closets and a private owners bathroom.  Association dues are relatively low at ~$200 per month for a 2 bedroom condo and that includes cable. The pet policy allows for cats.

Northwood Hills condos are located in award-winning Northview School District. You are a few minutes walk to Versluis Lake and park and many fine restaurants, and sports bars. Plainfield Avenue has many shops, grocery, sporting goods and hardware stores and commuting is easy to the downtown core via the E. Beltline or north up to Rockford. Some of the areas attractions include Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Parkwhere you will find the amazing Horse! A 24 ft replica of Leonardo Da Vinci’s famed Horse, of which there are only two in the world. Also close by is Celebration Villageand IMAX Theatre with the ever-present Startbucks and one of my personal favorites, Panera Bread.

Pricing: from ~$40k – $90k – 1 and 2 Bedrooms from 650 sq/ft.
Association Fee: ~$195/mo
Includes: Yard Care, Trash Pickup, Water, Sewer, Cable and Insurance
Features: Hardwood Floors, Solid Surface, Black and Stainless Appliances, Off-street parking, Cats Allowed, Pool/Hot Tub, Community Room.

There are several short sales and foreclosures in this development at the moment and bargains can be found. There are also high end units that offer many upgrades.

If you have any questions about these or any other condo around town, please visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me anytime.