Andrew Ingram - Grand Rapids Real Estate

TRULY LUXURIOUS, TRULY DOWNTOWN

The Fitzgerald Condo development team have been working overtime and the project is really start to come together. The Fitzgerald condos are located in the heart of the entertainment district of downtown Grand Rapids in the old YMCA building at 27 Library St.

These downtown condos feature all of the latest in design upgrades and great care was taken during construction to ensure quiet, elegant living spaces.

Nick Koster, the developer at Second Story Properties, writes; "Thanks for thinking of us. Here is some of the recent news:

Construction is progressing rapidly. Cabinets, trim and doors are installed on the 6th and 7th floors. Balconies are being installed. The indoor, secure & deeded parking structure has been poured.

We are on schedule for 08/25/08 completion of the project.

Fox 17 recently visited the Fitzgerald to shoot a series called "Behind the Scenes". It will air during the morning and 10pm news the week of June 2 - June 6.

The old raquetball courts are being transformed into 2 3500 SF condos featuring 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, 20 ft. ceilings in the living area and lots of windows. You can see the windows from Bostwick Avenue as they were recently cut in. Hope that is enough - we are terribly excited that finish trades are in the building and starting to work on that aspect of the units."

The Fitzgerald Condos offer 1, 2, 3 bedrooms with pricing starting at $250k. Condos start from 800 sq/ft and up. Association dues are $0.35/sq/ft and that covers the usual amentities but also includes reserved DEEDED parking, luxurious paneled common area and lounge, rooftop retreat with scenic walkways, fountains, gas grill and custom spa. Wireless internet is available in the common areas.

Work downtown, live downtown, thrive downtown. Downtown Grand Rapids is growing and offer something for everyone. The new Grand Rapids Art Museum, the Van Andel arena where all the big name artists perform. Devos Performance Hall, great nightlife and restaurants, Grand Rapids really is a big, little city.

Visit my Grand Rapids Real Estate website for more information, search for homes with unlimited MLS access and if you're considering a move to Grand Rapids, we have put together a comprehensive relocation package that we would be happy to send you.

Have a great day!

With GVSU, Davenport University, Cooley Law School, and all of the other schools and businesses bringing people downtown, I thought I would put together a list of affordable downtown condos under ~$160k. There are several cool spaces within a few minutes walk to the downtown core and present a good opportunity to own instead of paying rent. If you're working downtown or attending school, why not live there?

AVENUE 23 CONDOS

Avenue 23 condos at the corner of Fulton and College are 1 bedroom condos with over 500 sq/ft for under $107k. Association fees are ~$150/mo and these condos come complete with bamboo floors, stainless appliances, granite countertops, cool lighting, patio, parking and LOCATION!

47 LAFAYETTE CONDOS

47 Lafayette condos are located just north of Fulton on Lafayette in the Heritage Hill Historic district. These condos are "rare" 2 bedroom/1 bath condos for under $150k with ~750 sq/ft living space. They come with plenty of storage, washer/dryer hookups, appliances, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, parking (2 garages still available) and more. A common room is planned which will include a billiard room, patio for grilling and secure main floor bicycle and/or moped storage. And of course, LOCATION!

FOX LOFTS

Fox Lofts have changed their floor plans to include a few, more affordable, smaller spaces. These condos are located in prime location on Monroe Center just west of Ionia and pricing starts at $109k and $119k which gets you 1 bedroom, 1 bath and ~550 sq/ft. Association fee is small at $125/mo. These condos will have a cool urban style with original hardwood floors and exposed brick and feature stainless appliances, granite countertops and slate tile. The Grand Rapids Art Museum is a few steps away as well as Rosa Parks Circle, shops, boutiques and more. And Yes, LOCATION!

HILLMOUNT CONDOS

Hillmount condos in Heritage Hill are a great community with fitness center, large rooftop deck and a very generous standard package. Upgrades are available as is parking and secure entry. 2 bedrooms can be owned for under $150k with association dues in the $300/mo range. The Hillmount is located at the corner of College and Cherry and is about a 15-20 minute walk into the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Several of these condos have been reserved/purchased in the last couple of weeks and in my opinion are a great investment looking forward at our market. Did I mention LOCATION!!!

View an online V-Flyer of one of our Hillmount condo listings.

BRICKWAY CONDOS

The Brickway condos are another development with a great location at 56 Monroe Center between Ionia and Division in the heart of Grand Rapids' entertainment district. Shops and boutiques, grocery store, museums and coffee shops surround Brickway condos. The sidewalk out front is heated for convenience during the winter months. Parking must be purchased separately and will cost ~120/mo but the ramp is less than a minute's walk from the building. Brickway offers 1 bedroom spaces with ~800 sq/ft for under $160k. I've worked with this developer in the past for my clients and can definitely vouch for their creativity and passion for building unique downtown condos. LOCATION HERE!!!!

BOARDWALK CONDOS

Boardwalk condos are a very cool community about 1 mile north of the downtown core located at 940 Monroe NW. This building is fully loaded with amenities including J.D Reardon's, Endurance Fitness Center, salon, pool/hot tub, secure covered parking, tall ceilings with the original exposed wood beams, laundry hookups in each unit as well as a laundromat onsite. Boardwalk condos have the added bonus of being right across the street from the Grand River which boasts great salmon fishing near the fish ladders. Monthly association fees are $200 and up and 1 bedrooms with ~600 sq/ft can be purchased for $125k.

View an online V-Flyer of one of our Boardwalk condo listing.

Hope you found this helpful. Make sure to visit my Grand Rapids Real Estate website to search the entire Grand Rapids and Lakeshore MLS and/or research your next move. We work with rentals and FSBO's as well so we may know of some condos that won't be listed on the MLS.

Grand Rapids Magazine is putting on a downtown Grand Rapids Condo tour on June 20th, 21st and 22nd. If you've been considering a condo, then this could be the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax and get to know the city and familiarize yourself with the various downtown condo offerings.

Park for free at three different locations and ride the buses. One comes along every twenty minutes, so the wait won't be long. Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about downtown living, point out some of Grand Rapids' cool attractions and give directions.. etc.

The cost is $10 and the wristband can be purchased at your first condo stop. Checks payable to the Dwelling Place are accepted.

I took the tour in 2005 and learned alot about downtown. It makes for an enjoyable afternoon and I definitely recommend taking the tour.