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1579 Winterwood Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525

5beds
6baths
7,868sqft
$1,995,000
$254price/sqft
$14,142/moest. monthly cost
$565,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

ONE PRESTIGIOUS PLACE TO CALL HOME OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON THE MARKET! It is not every day that a home for sale comes up in Winterwood, yet today is your day! Plus, if you have been waiting for Forest Hills Northern, this is your opportunity! This exquisite brick 5-bedroom, 4 full baths, 2 half-bath home with 3 fireplaces and nearly 8,000 square feet will not disappoint! From the moment you drive up in the circle driveway, you will realize there is something special about this one! From the foyer with freshly redone hardwood floors to a formal dining room and a kitchen with gorgeous quartz countertops! This home flows with plenty of places to entertain! The kitchen also features an island, a walk-in pantry, and a dining area for everyday living! It is open to just one of the living room spaces on the main floor and a sunroom! Work from home? Perfect! You are going to absolutely fall in love with the study that has cherrywood walls and one of the fireplaces! More than one of you works from home? No worries! This one has you covered with another amazing office in the finished lower level! If you love to read, this is the one you have been waiting for! There are plenty of built-in bookshelves throughout the home! The primary ensuite will not disappoint! Not only is it spacious enough for the largest of furniture, but it has plenty of built-ins and a walk-in closet! The private bathroom is luxurious, boasting a jetted tub, walk-in shower, double sinks, and more! You will find 3 additional rooms on this floor! There are actually 2 en-suites upstairs and another walk-through ensuite in the lower level! Perfect for all of your guests! You do not have to worry about being crunched in this one! In the walk-out lower level, you will find an amazing rec room, a gym, another bedroom, a bathroom, and more! Other bonuses include professional repainting (2026), new carpet (2025/2026), a resealed asphalt driveway (2026), a composite deck (2018), 2 furnaces and 2 water heaters (2022), and new septic tanks coming soon! Plus, there is a 3-stall garage with an epoxy-coated floor! Did I mention a whole-home generator, too? Outside is peaceful and quiet. You are close to everything and yet hidden away for some solitude! Stop reading and start calling! You really have to get inside this custom-built home! Sellers have the right to set an offer deadline. Please allow 24 hours for offers to be reviewed.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

10/10
10/10
9/10
Northern High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1995

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding

Other

  • Builder name: B&G Builders

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Sink

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access

Bathroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 160
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 16.00

Bathroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 66
  • Dimensions: 11.00 x 6.00

Bathroom4

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 80
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 8.00

Bathroom5

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 84
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 7.00

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 315
  • Dimensions: 21.00 x 15.00

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 208
  • Dimensions: 13.00 x 16.00

Bedroom4

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 143
  • Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00

Bedroom5

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 204
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 17.00

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Den

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 272
  • Dimensions: 16.00 x 17.00

Dining Area

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 153
  • Dimensions: 17.00 x 9.00

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 270
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 18.00

Exercise Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 228
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 19.00

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 408
  • Dimensions: 17.00 x 24.00

Features

  • Wet Bar,Center Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
  • Window features: Bay/Bow
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace features: Den,Family Room,Gas Log,Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Gym

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 270
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 18.00

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,493
  • Total interior livable area: 7,868 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 357
  • Dimensions: 21.00 x 17.00

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 70
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 7.00

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 465
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 31.00

Master Bathroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 357
  • Dimensions: 21.00 x 17.00

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 408
  • Dimensions: 17.00 x 24.00

Office

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 300
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 18
  • Dimensions: 3.00 x 6.00

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 270
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 18.00

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 45
  • Dimensions: 5.00 x 9.00

Recreation

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 1176
  • Dimensions: 42.00 x 28.00

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 411413303027
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Fencing: Invisible

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.94 Acres
  • Features: Wooded,Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot size dimensions: 130 x 265 x 210 x 247

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kent County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $10,087$121,044
Home Insurance *$623$7,476
Property Taxes $2,574$30,888
Electricity $858$10,298
Total$14,142$169,704
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$484,868/yr
40% on housing$424,260/yr
45% on housing$377,120/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.1%
3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$254This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49525$237
Kent County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49525$215
Kent County$201

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-30Listed for sale$1,995,000
1994-07-15Sold$79,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMelinda J Robison
BrokerageFive Star Real Estate (Main)

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