$310,000
SOLD SEP 11, 2025

278 E Southern Rd Coldwater, MI 49036

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,846 Sq Ft
10 Acres

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Porch
  • Brick or Stone Mason

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming 5BR/2BA Farmhouse on 10 Private Acres - A Country Retreat!
Escape to this incredibly charming and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath country farmhouse, perfectly situated on 10 peaceful, private acres. Surrounded by mature woods, this property features walking and riding trails, a horse paddock, chicken coop, garage and storage shed—ideal for a hobby farm, homestead, or simply serene rural living.
Thoughtfully updated with a new roof, furnace, and central A/C, this home offers three heat sources for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. Inside, enjoy a spacious layout that blends modern upgrades with timeless farmhouse character. Outdoor living is just as appealing with expansive open yard space—perfect for gardening, recreation, or relaxation. This company makes no warranty or representations about the contents of this data. It is the responsibility of the parties looking at the property to satisfy themselves as to accuracy of this information. Taxes were obtained from the local assessor and the taxes could change for the buyer after a closed transaction.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Ostrander

Southern Marsh Realty Listed on: 07/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Liza Graham

Southern Marsh Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,846 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,087

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 173.29
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1846.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2086.92
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wood3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1846.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Charming 5BR/2BA Farmhouse on 10 Private Acres - A Country Retreat! Escape to this incredibly charming and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath country farmhouse, perfectly situated on 10 peaceful, private acres. Surrounded by mature woods, this property features walking and riding trails, a horse paddock, chicken coop, garage and storage shed—ideal for a hobby farm, homestead, or simply serene rural living. Thoughtfully updated with a new roof, furnace, and central A/C, this home offers three heat sources for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. Inside, enjoy a spacious layout that blends modern upgrades with timeless farmhouse character. Outdoor living is just as appealing with expansive open yard space—perfect for gardening, recreation, or relaxation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1846.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 319900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Lot Size Area: 10.0
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435600.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2086.92
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Sep 11, 2025
Sold by
Shimizu Shannon and Shimizu Jason
Bought by
Gillette Christian and Gillette Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Ostrander
Southern Marsh Realty
Buyer's Agent
Liza Graham
Southern Marsh Realty
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.09%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$318,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.35%
Original Mortgage
$263,500
Outstanding Balance
$263,500
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,558

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Shimizu Shannon
Bought by
Shimizu Shannon and Shimizu Jason

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
2.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Bernard Jerry A and Bernard Andrea L
Bought by
Shimizu Shannon
Seller's Agent
Megan Gollnick
Coldwell Banker Groves Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Ostrander
Southern Marsh Realty
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$114,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%
Original Mortgage
$108,300
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2008
Sold by
Fisher Anthony W and Fisher Robin M
Bought by
Bernard Jerry A and Bernard Andrea L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,835
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
Sold by
Smith Brian Andrew and Amy Lynn
Bought by
Fisher Anthony W and Fisher Robin M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1998
Sold by
Miller Chester L and Miller Patricia J
Bought by
Smith Brian Andrew and Amy Lynn
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $310,000 Branch County Abstract & Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $114,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $127,000 First American Title Ins
Warranty Deed $66,000 --
Deed $30,000 --
Deed $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $263,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $121,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,835 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Sold $310,000 -3.1% $168 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $319,900 +180.6% $173 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Sold $114,000 -4.9% $62 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $119,900 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,087 $127,400 $0 $0
2024 $19 $126,700 $0 $0
2023 $454 $73,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,896 $47,800 $0 $0
2020 -- $46,800 $0 $0
2019 -- $41,200 $0 $0
2018 -- $38,400 $0 $0
2017 -- $39,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $58,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $39,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $37,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $45,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25033884

MichRIC

APN: 150-008-400-065-03