The Wiser Real Estate Group

Josh Wiser and The Wiser Real Estate Group help West Michigan homeowners prepare, price, market and sell with a clear strategy. Our specialties include probate and inherited homes, vacant land, acreage and complicated properties.

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5543 Edgelawn Drive SE, Kentwood

$360,000

4 Beds ⋅

3 Baths ⋅

26056096 MLS ⋅

ACTIVE Status

WELCOME HOME - Beautifully updated, full of natural light, & ready to impress! This inviting Kentwood home blends modern updates with comfortable living spaces & room to enjoy the outdoors. With 4 bedrooms (includes one non-conforming), updated baths, & thoughtful improvements throughout, this home offers flexibility & appeal for a variety of lifestyles. The remodeled kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, & a classic subway tile backsplash, creating a stylish and functional space for everyday living and entertaining. The home was remodeled in 2019 with an updated kitchen, refreshed bathrooms, new plank flooring, & a new full bathroom in the basement. Even more recent improvements in 2026 include fresh paint and new carpet throughout, a new upstairs tub and shower (2022), & a beautiful composite deck (2025). Love extra living space? The spacious 10' x 24' 4-season room is filled with natural light & offers the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, relax with a good book, or gather with friends in any season. The family room features a striking stone fireplace (non-functional) and opens directly to the backyard patio, creating an inviting connection between indoor and outdoor living. Outside, enjoy a large, fully fenced backyard with plenty of room to entertain and space for pets, play, or gardening. The attached, two-car garage adds convenience & valuable storage. Location is another highlight! Situated in Kentwood & served by Kentwood Schools, this home offers convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, & everyday amenities. With its appealing updates, generous living spaces, four-season room, & fantastic backyard, this home is ready for its next chapter. Come see all that 5543 Edgelawn Ave SE has to offer! No showings until after 3pm on Friday.

5543 Edgelawn Drive SE, Kentwood

5709 Ickes Road, Hastings

$700,000

3 Beds ⋅

2 Baths ⋅

26056092 MLS ⋅

ACTIVE Status

Homes in a setting like this only go on the market once in a lifetime. Make this nature lover's dream your forever home! Please do not approach the house or property without an agent. This spacious, open concept ranch features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, was built in 2021 and is situated on 45.8 acres with 1780 feet of private frontage on the High Bank Creek. The well maintained, newer home offers one level living with all bedrooms, both full baths and a laundry on the main level and a full, walkout basement. The attached garage enters into a large mud room with the laundry and pantry, all right off the kitchen. The kitchen is truly the center of the home and is simply gorgeous with plentiful cabinets, large island, custom made lighting, solid surface countertops, farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living rooms, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. This connected layout keeps everyone together, whether preparing a meal, gathering around the table or relaxing in the living room. A slider leads from the dining area to a fantastic screened porch, offering the perfect place for grilling, an afternoon nap or simply enjoying the evening breeze. The living room has a gas log fireplace and lots of natural light. The main level primary suite is a true retreat, offering a private ensuite, soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The additional 2 bedrooms are well-sized and convenient. The full, walkout basement is a blank canvas with 9' ceilings, plumbing for another full bathroom, recreation room and even a 4th bedroom, if desired. Step outside and the magic continues. Enjoy fishing or just relaxing by the approximately 1780 feet of private frontage on High Bank Creek, a DESIGNATED TROUT WATER AREA, that flows from Bristol Lake to Thornapple Lake. The State of Michigan regularly stocks the creek with Brown Trout. The creek frontage is complemented by your private 45.8 wooded acres, home to deer, turkey and every other kind of woodland creature you would expect in the area. This setting delivers a lifestyle that feels miles away, yet, is still under an hour from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Lansing. Contact either listing agent for your private viewing of this beautiful property located in Barry County, "The north country of SW Michigan".

5709 Ickes Road, Hastings

2121 East Shiawassee Drive SE, Grand Rapids

$675,000

3 Beds ⋅

5 Baths ⋅

26056081 MLS ⋅

ACTIVE Status

Spacious, versatile, and ideally located! This sprawling 3-bedroom (ORIGINALLY 5-BEDROOM) home offers the flexibility to easily return to its original layout. This 4.5-bath home offers approximately 4,100 square feet of finished living space. Situated kitty-corner from Grand Rapids Christian Middle School and within walking distance of Grand Rapids Christian High School, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic schools, Breton Village shopping, and restaurants, this home offers an exceptional location. The expansive main floor features generously sized rooms, including a welcoming living room with FP, a formal dining room, a spacious family room with a second FP, and an oversized bonus room/office originally designed as two bedrooms. The primary suite features hardwood flooring, an updated private bath, and three closets, while a beautifully remodeled second full bath, convenient main-floor laundry, and a half bath complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a walk-in attic offering additional possibilities for future finished living space. The finished lower level provides even more room to spread out, featuring another family room, exercise room, flex room, a fourth full bathroom accessible from a storage room, and three generous storage rooms. Additional highlights include a new roof replacement and windows (2013), updated air conditioning & new furnace (2024), and a water heater 2025. Outside, enjoy a private backyard with a large concrete patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. generous living space, a flexible floor plan, many updates, and an outstanding location, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own!

2121 East Shiawassee Drive SE, Grand Rapids

2342 Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids

$419,000

5 Beds ⋅

2 Baths ⋅

26056029 MLS ⋅

ACTIVE Status

Fall in love with the perfect blend of timeless 1930s character and meticulous modern upkeep! Nestled right next to the vibrant Alger Heights neighborhood in the desireable Garfiled Park area, this 2,208-square-foot Dutch Colonial is a rare gem that seamlessly balances original architectural integrity with spacious, sun-drenched living. From the moment you step up to the home, a gorgeous, full-view screened front porch welcomes you. Inside, natural light floods the home, illuminating gleaming original hardwood floors and beautifully preserved historic details throughout. Original light fixtures, solid oak doors, and crystal knob door sets add vintage elegance for a modern family! With 5 bedrooms, the layout adapts easily to your lifestyle, ideal for a home office, cozy nursery, or hobby room! A warm, inviting family room is perfect for informal gatherings and provides access to the full back staircase to the second floor, adding functionality for everyday living. The large, eat-in kitchen offers storage and workspace galore! And the full basement is perfect for an exercise room! With all the charm of the established Garfield Park neighborhood, tree-lined streets and city sidewalks, plus walkable, bustling Algier Heights shops, the public library, local eateries and coffee shops, 2342 Paris has it all! Just minutes from the Kroc, with easy access to all things Grand Rapids, this is a great spot to call "Home".

2342 Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids

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