Forest Hills Eastern Schools – Built by Engelsma Homes LLC as a 2008 Parade home, this quality built, stunning residence offers fit and finish beyond its price range; featuring attention to detail throughout. As you enter you will notice the grand entrance way featuring beautiful custom stairway setting the tone of quality you will see and feel throughout. The large formal dining area and wet bar offer the best in amenities and style for entertaining. The main level features hand-carved hardwood floors with French doors opening to the main floor den – a wonderful location for your personal library or office. The open living room and kitchen area features a large dining area that allows everyone in this space to comfortably enjoy the fireplace, surround speakers and the marvelous views of the over sized deck and professionally landscaped backyard. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, gorgeous all wood cabinetry featuring many gourmet features such as built-in oven, professional series range with power venting (enclosed in custom cabinetry) large center island with bar-height counter tops, recessed lighting, large pantry space with floor-to-ceiling storage. The large mudroom featuring built-in locker areas, custom built desk area with several additional cabinets for storage. The over sized 3 stall garage (38′ x 26′) is finished with an epoxy seal for easy cleaning, featuring hot and cold water, and raised cement step adding great function all year long. Upstairs you will appreciate the spacious master suite with 2 large walk-in closets, featuring custom all wood shelves, recessed ceiling with additional lighting, crown moulding, and wonderful use of windows allowing for maximum usage of both wall space and capturing natural light. The master bath features custom, multi-head, walk-in shower, dual raised vanities, large garden tub, and separate water closet. Additional upstairs bedrooms include 2 large bedrooms, each featuring ample closet space and a shared Jack-n-Jill bath, plus a large 3rd bedroom designed as a second separate suite with private bath, large closet, and attention to detail with custom recessed area perfect for a reading nook or to feature a favorite from your art collection. The landing offers a great shared space designed to accommodate a family computer area or open study. The walk-out lower level features 2 additional large bedrooms (one used as a work out area currently,) large living room, lower level wet bar with full sized refrigerator, surround sound system, and walk-in, humidity controlled wine cellar, an additional full bath, plus ample unfinished space for storage with built-in floor-to-ceiling shelving maximizing this space to its full potential. Outside you will appreciate the quite, cul-de-sac setting, reaching deep in the back, the fully landscaped oasis measures over .53 acres – on one of the largest lots in the Blackberry Development. The location is superb with access to sidewalks leading right to the Forest Hills Trails system right out your door, plus incredible surrounding amenities such as shopping, entertainment and easy highway, downtown and airport access.

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A few words from our clients:
It was a wonderful experience working with John. His professionalism, honesty, experience, and knowledge of the Grand Rapids market, helped us in multiple ways. John sold our home in one day, was honest about what we could expect from offers, and was spot on. As we progressed toward finding our new home, again, he was extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, home values, and history of the homes. We are more than happy to say, that he helped us find our dream home within our budget! Anything I needed, he was there through emails, texts, or phone calls. He definitely put in a lot of work for us. Without a doubt, I will ask for his assistance again when the time comes. Thank you John!
T&A Lascari
We have worked with John multiple times now, both buying and selling homes. We 100% recommend him and he’ll always be our go-to realtor for any future real estate needs. John is experienced in the industry and well-known and respected. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable, on top of being an all-around nice guy. He is responsive and answered all of our questions along the way. We asked John for several referrals for other services (lender, cleaner, etc.) and we were very happy with all his suggestions. John is honest and will listen to your concerns/opinions. He is never pushy, but gives great advice based on his years of experience. We are so thankful for the guidance we received from John to make our recent home buying and selling experience successful and quick! If you need a realtor, call John.
G&E Webb
John Rice is hands down one of the best realtors in the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. We have utilized him as our realtor on two separate occasions, once over 10 years ago, and again over the last several months to buy/sell. He is incredibly knowledgeable and uses his expertise to help guide you in your choices throughout the realty process. He is professional, kind, has impeccable attention to detail, responsive, and clearly loves what he does. Choose John for your realty needs…he is the best of the best!
Amanda W
John helped us sell our house when we moved out of Grand Rapids 3 years ago and recently helped us purchase a new house when we moved back. He is very professional and knowledgeable of the area and market. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.
S&K Weber
We have worked with John to sell 1 home and buy 2 homes and he is an incredible realtor! He is professional, prompt with communication, honest and patient. We had quite the list for what we were looking for and John was always available to answer questions and get us in to look at a home. His knowledge and connections in the industry made both the buying and selling process go smoothly. We simply cannot recommend John enough!
Chase and Nicole O
We moved to the Grand Rapids area 11 years ago and John was very patient as we found our first home and made the experience absolutely seamless! When we were ready to sell and buy again we knew to reach out to John. As we remembered and appreciated, John is an absolute professional and was and advocate for our best interests at all times during this wild market. We found great value in our new home and he helped us get top dollar for our sale. Grateful to have him on our side though the whole process. You won’t be disappointed!
Lance W
Purchased and sold with John, he is: Professional, an extremely good communicator, precise, and acted on our behalf 24/7. He kept us up to date on listings for purchase and preparation advice for selling our home. He was knowledgeable about neighborhoods. Photography for sale of our house was impressive. We were appreciative of the guidance regarding making offers, inspections, when to list our home, writing contracts, detailed review and presentation of offers on our home and being realistic about our purchase of new home. Great experience, Great Realtor.
J&G Junod
We can’t say enough good things about John. He is an awesome realtor! We bought our home with his help and just recently sold it with his help. He is highly knowledgeable about the Grand Rapids area market and his expertise and professionalism has shown through both times we worked with him...John is a wonderful communicator and a genuine person. His sincerity has been evident in his commitment to making the purchase and sale experience as seamless and informed as possible. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have worked with John and strongly recommend him without reservation!
E&T VanBuskirk