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1437 Brookwood Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441

$609,900

Welcome to a rare opportunity on Mona Lake's Turtle Bay, offering direct access to Lake Michigan and located within the highly desirable Mona Shores School District. Nestled in a fantastic neighborhood, this exceptional lakefront property showcases stunning water views, an all-sports setting, and 98 feet of private frontage. With 3,870… Read More sq ft of finished living space, the home features a private main-floor en-suite retreat complete with a spacious sunroom, three additional bedrooms upstairs, and a mostly finished basement with ample storage and flexible living space. Extensive updates and improvements have already been completed, beginning in 2020 with major mechanical and infrastructure upgrades including a new furnace, 5-ton A/C, whole-home humidifier integrated into the HVAC system, new water heater, upgraded electrical service panel, and installation of a 20kW generator. The garage was fully finished, insulated, and equipped with a heater, while the dock was enhanced with maintained height at high water level along with added water and electrical service. In 2021, the home continued to evolve with the addition of a versatile basement flex room and removal of main-floor carpeting to enhance the living spaces. In 2023, thoughtful interior upgrades included installation of smart switches, replacement of two slider doors with custom Marvin low U-factor doors, removal of upstairs carpeting (with one bedroom remaining), and installation of durable 20 mil LifeProof flooring across the upper level and stair landing. Recent 2024-2025 improvements further elevate the home's efficiency and style, including installation of 1 gig fiber internet service, re-insulated attic to R60 standards, and new luxury vinyl flooring (28 mil) in the flex room and formal dining area, along with updated LifeProof flooring in the main living and dining spaces. The exterior has been completely transformed into a true waterfront retreat. The property was professionally cleared and graded, removing over 100 trees and replacing with premium screened topsoil and 17,500 sq ft of lush Kentucky bluegrass sod. Additional outdoor enhancements include underground sprinkling, an invisible fence, a custom-crafted 964 sq ft IPE deck (Brazilian Tiger Wood), new 6+ ft walkways leading to the dock, solar lighting throughout exterior pathways, a firepit entertainment area, decorative stone accents, expanded driveway parking, and a fully fenced backyard. Additional updates include a full gutter system with leaf guards, updated chimney and hearth, in-floor outlets in the main living room, and ongoing paint maintenance throughout. A move-in ready, extensively updated home offering the best of lakefront living. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information. Read Less

Courtesy of Greenridge - Nexes, Brock Edward Carlston.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 30, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,870

Lot Size

0.8 Acres

Year Built

1982

MLS Number

26015079

30 Days Snapshot Of 49441

$285k

+17%

(avg) sold price

homes sold

+23%

(avg) days on market

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Basement

Basement: "Full"

Building

Architectural Style: "Traditional", Building Area Total: 3,270, Construction Materials: "Brick", "Wood Siding", Living Area: 3,870, Year Built: 1982, 2 stories

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Accessibility Features

Accessibility Features: "Accessible M Flr Half Bath", "Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom", "Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath"

Fireplaces

Building includes fireplace, 1 total fireplace

Garage

Attached Garage, Garage Included, 2 garage spaces

Water Features

Water Body Name: Mona Lake, Waterfront Features: "Lake", Waterfront Property

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", Heating Included

Laundry

Features: "Main Level"

Lot

0.79 acres, Area: 0.79, Dimensions: 98 x 355, 34,848 square feet

Parking

Features: "Attached"

Property

Parcel Number: 27-173-000-0065-00, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $9,418, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Water Source: "Public"

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