470 Caroline Street, Ionia, MI 48846 (MLS# 26027744)

470 Caroline Street, Ionia, MI 48846

$585,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,217 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 180,338 Status: Active

Current Price: $585,000 List Date: 6/08/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

Imagine waking up to the gentle rush of Prairie Creek just beyond your window, with deer grazing peacefully in your backyard. This exceptional 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 4,400 square feet of living space on 4.1 breathtaking acres. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood yet surrounded on three sides by the creek, it delivers the perfect blend of absolute privacy and convenience -- just minutes to town with easy 30-40 minute commutes to both Lansing and Grand Rapids. Enjoy Ionia's notably low property taxes compared to surrounding areas, delivering significant long-term savings and value. The creek is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, impressive steelhead and salmon runs, and productive year-round trout fishing. A mowed half-mile path winds along the water, framed by mature fruit trees and abundant wildlife. Whether you're casting for steelhead steps from your door, harvesting fresh fruit, or simply soaking in the seclusion, this property invites you to slow down and reconnect wi ... (Read more)

Supplements: with nature. Inside, open and airy living spaces are ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. Step onto the spacious deck for morning coffee, summer barbecues, or evening wildlife viewing from the large Bullfrog X Series hot tub under the stars. The home has been thoughtfully updated for immediate comfort and long-term peace of mind: " New ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26027744

Location Property Info

County: Ionia
Street #: 470
Street Name: Caroline
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 48846
Zip (4): 9730

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 4.14
Lot Square Footage: 180338
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Year Built: 1994
Road Frontage: 10
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4433
SqFt Above Grade: 3217
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1216
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 236
Building Total SqFt: 4669
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Ionia
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Prairie Creek
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Prairie Creek
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 060-016-000-100-01
Taxable Value: 134095
SEV: 201300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4130.47
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: Res

Remarks Misc

Directions: Turn right onto M-21 E/W Lincoln Ave Continue to follow M-21 E Turn left onto Prairie Creek Rd

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1646
Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1571

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths: Yes
Basement Finished SQFT: 1216
Total Basement SQFT: 1452

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: N/A
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Ionia Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 181.85
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Imagine waking up to the gentle rush of Prairie Creek just beyond your window, with deer grazing peacefully in your backyard. This exceptional 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 4,400 square feet of living space on 4.1 breathtaking acres. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood yet surrounded on three sides by the creek, it delivers the perfect blend of absolute privacy and convenience -- just minutes to town with easy 30-40 minute commutes to both Lansing and Grand Rapids. Enjoy Ionia's notably low property taxes compared to surrounding areas, delivering significant long-term savings and value. The creek is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, impressive steelhead and salmon runs, and productive year-round trout fishing. A mowed half-mile path winds along the water, framed by mature fruit trees and abundant wildlife. Whether you're casting for steelhead steps from your door, harvesting fresh fruit, or simply soaking in the seclusion, this property invites you to slow down and reconnect with
Legal: COM ON E&W 1/4 LI N 89 DEG 40 MIN 21 SEC E 470.48 FT FROM W 1/4 COR OF SEC 16, TH ALG ELY & SLY BANK OF PRAIRIE CRK ON A TRAV LI N 10 DEG 25 MIN 56 SEC E 45.90 FT & N 18 DEG 15 MIN 35 SEC E 92.26 FT & N 48 DEG 17 MIN 21 SEC E 192.38 FT, & N 27 DEG 10 MIN 05 SEC E 215.65 FT, & N 50 DEG 10 MIN 56 SEC E 123.26 FT, & N 86 DEG 15 MIN 05 SEC E 127.93 FT TO END OF TRAV LI, S 537 FT, S 89 DEG 40 MIN 21 SE

Water Type

Stream/Creek: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Private Frontage: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Assoc. Amenities

Spa/Hot Tub: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Desk Built-In: Yes
Eating Area: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Generator: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Stream/Creek Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Brick; Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Desk Built-In; Eating Area; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Family Room Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Generator; Wet Bar; Whirlpool Tub Appliances: Dryer; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Carpet Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name
Kitchen
Family Room
Living Room
Recreation
Laundry
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3

Documents

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Seller's Disclosure ›

Aerial Photo ›

Listing Office: KW Rivertown Hoppough

Listing Agent: Cathy A Hoppough

Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026

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