$241,500
SOLD JUL 24, 2020

1378 Forest Park Rd Norton Shores, MI 49441

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • Mona Shores High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

Do not miss out on this charming and spacious cape cod set in a prime area of Norton Shores. This home sets on a large wooded lot close to lakes, parks, restaurants and other recreation and entertainment. This home feature large living spaces throughout A large main floor living area, as well as, another living space in the lower level give you many options for entertaining. 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths provide plenty of room for a growing family or to just stretch out a little. A large kitchen with eat-in capability and an attached, covered porch will allow for gatherings all summer long. A huge, fenced, back yard with a storage shed is the cherry on top of this fantastic home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Dahlquist

RE/MAX West Listed on: 05/29/2020

RE/MAX West

Co-Listed By

Ryan Mouw

RE/MAX West

Last Buyer's Agent

Kurt Pieczynski

RE/MAX West License #6502356202

RE/MAX West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95x250
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,090 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,301

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 95x250
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2090.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3300.71
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1690.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2090.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Garden Window
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Fireplace:Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 249900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 95x250
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3300.71
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Thornton Steven M
Bought by
Cowie Sanna K and Cowie Chris J
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Dahlquist
RE/MAX West
Buyer's Agent
Kurt Pieczynski
RE/MAX West
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$241,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-3.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$247,054
Outstanding Balance
$220,045
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$139,907

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2015
Closed on
Oct 16, 2015
Sold by
Fisher Jason and Fisher Kaitlyn
Bought by
Thornton Steven M
Seller's Agent
Reggie Balcom
RE/MAX West
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Sanocki
Core Realty Partners LLC
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$153,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $241,500 Premier Lakeshore Title
Warranty Deed $153,900 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,054 VA
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $33,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $114,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $325,500 +34.8% $156 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $241,500 -3.4% $116 / Sq Ft
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $249,900 +62.4% $120 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Sold $153,900 -3.8% $74 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2015 08/10/15 For Sale $159,900 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,783 $119,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,965 $110,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,832 $96,300 $0 $0
2022 $3,452 $88,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,339 $83,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,362 $84,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,301 $82,000 $0 $0
2018 $3,223 $79,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,170 $79,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,455 $77,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $74,100 $0 $0
2014 $2,733 $73,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $71,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20019184

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 27-785-000-0004-00