$585,000
Ionia, MI 48846
MLS# 26027744
Status: Pending
4 beds | 4 baths | 3217 sqft
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Property 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 with
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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
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Road Frontage: 10
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Prairie Creek
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
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
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Prairie Creek
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Ionia
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 4.14
Lot Square Footage: 180338
Year Built: 1994
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
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
Tax ID #: 060-016-000-100-01
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
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Type
Stream/Creek: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Assoc. Amenities
Spa/Hot Tub: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
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: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1571
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 1216
Total Basement SQFT: 1452
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Desk Built-In: 1
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Generator: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Whirlpool Tub: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Ionia
Street #: 470
Street Name: Caroline
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 48846
Zip (4): 9730
OfficeContract Info
Status: Pending
List Price: $585,000
Current Price: $585,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: Turn right onto M-21 E/W Lincoln Ave
Continue to follow M-21 E
Turn left onto Prairie Creek Rd
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2026-07-10
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
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:
" Newer roof (2022)
" All-new HVAC system (2017)
" Updated appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer
" Nest thermostat, efficient Lopi wood stove, whole-house portable generator, Ring doorbell, heated garage with natural gas heater, large shed, and chicken coop
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the Husqvarna Z254 zero-turn mower that conveys with the property, making acreage maintenance effortless. Furniture is negotiable for a smooth transition.
From world-class fishing right out your back door to the privacy, recreational opportunities, and favorable tax environment this special land offers, the property perfectly blends tranquil natural beauty with modern luxury living -- all within easy reach of major metro areas.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own your own slice of paradise -- a true private creekfront retreat with outstanding location, connectivity, and low ongoing costs.
Room Information
| Room Name |
| Kitchen |
| Family Room |
| Living Room |
| Recreation |
| Laundry |
| Primary Bedroom |
| Bedroom 2 |
| Bedroom 3 |
Lead Based Paint 
Listing Office: KW Rivertown Hoppough
Listing Agent: Cathy A Hoppough
Last Updated: July - 10 - 2026
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