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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jen Cross
Core Realty Partners LLC
(231) 766-7284
10 in this area
32 Total Sales
278 Caravan Rd Norton Shores, MI 49441
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,342
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
Highlights
- Fruit Trees
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Mona Shores High School Rated A-
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Mud Room
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome to a refined sanctuary tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac—278 Caravan Drive in Norton Shores, MI, a beautifully updated, sprawling ranch-style home that offers over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a walkout lower level overlooking a picturesque wooded ravine on .3 acres. The main level offers an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, garden soaking tub, and stand-up shower—a perfect retreat at the end of your day. Two additional bedrooms and 1.5 baths, along with a mudroom, laundry room, and spacious living area complete with a gas log fireplace and sliding doors to the elevated deck, ensure both function and comfort. The fully finished walkout lower level is a home within a home featuring two versatile bedrooms (ideal also for a home office, gym, or guest quarters), a full bath, a kitchenette with a wet bar, a family room with a gas log fireplace and surround sound, and sliding doors to a second deck perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. This home is thoughtfully appointed with: formal dining room, granite countertops & snack bar island, Kenmore Elite side-by-side refrigerator, bay windows in the eat-in kitchen, coffee bar station, and smart home technology. Recent upgrades include luxury vinyl plank flooring, new windows, siding, exterior doors & garage door, and fresh interior paint throughout. Step outside to enjoy meticulously landscaped grounds featuring flowering trees and shrubs, a raised garden, and a cozy fire pit, a true outdoor haven for relaxation or gathering. Come experience the peace, space, and elegant style! This is more than a home; it's your personal retreat.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,513
Year Built
- Built in 2002
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100 x 134
- Cul-De-Sac
- Shrub
- Sprinkler System
- Fruit Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Bay Window
- Garden Windows
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- 2 Bedrooms in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Property is near a ravine
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Jerald L and Johnson Jamee L
Bought by
Smith Brian and Smith Leah
Seller's Agent
Jen Cross
Core Realty Partners LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Maurer
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Muskegon
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Views
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
-18.56%
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Outstanding Balance
$370,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$136,309
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 24, 2014
Closed on
Feb 2, 2015
Sold by
Terpstra Kevin and Terpstra Kristin
Bought by
Johnson Jerald L and Johnson Jamee L
Seller's Agent
Douglas Baird
Grand Rapids Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Lohman
Capstone Real Estate LLC
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$239,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,100
-2.08%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Original Mortgage
$227,050
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 19, 2010
Sold by
Conklin Leon C and Conklin Lisa L
Bought by
Hsbc Mortgage Services Inc
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $239,000 | Safe Title Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Rei |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $370,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $209,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $227,050 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $159,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $139,920 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $305,900 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $64,400 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $310,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | Sold | $520,000 | 0.0% | $156 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 | For Sale | $520,000 | +116.8% | $156 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2015 02/04/15 | Sold | $239,900 | -2.1% | $72 / Sq Ft |
| 01/08/2015 01/08/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/24/2014 12/24/14 | For Sale | $245,000 | -- | $73 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,513 | $286,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,322 | $265,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $4,128 | $228,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $5,031 | $203,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,889 | $181,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $4,834 | $167,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,745 | $148,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,634 | $125,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $4,526 | $115,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,505 | $110,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $105,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,527 | $99,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jen Cross
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Cindy Maurer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Cindy Maurer
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Muskegon
(231) 343-3816
10 in this area
55 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Douglas Baird
Grand Rapids Realty
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Leigh Lohman
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Leigh Lohman
Capstone Real Estate LLC
(616) 402-4405
6 in this area
131 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2015
Leigh Louzon
BlueWest Properties, LLC
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25028821
APN: 27-800-000-0003-00
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