19975 Merritt Avenue

$424,900
Price
3
Beds
1,644 Sq. Ft.
$258 / Sq. Ft.
1,644
Sq. Ft.
$258
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this exceptional waterfront property located on one of the largest lots on Chippewa Lake. This ultraclean 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers expansive lake frontage, stunning vistas, and year round enjoyment in a peaceful setting. The home features a true cottage feel with all the amenities of home. The 1644 sq ft offer functionality and charm. Use the fireplace when the season's chill sneaks into the air. Or read a book in your bright four season room overlooking the water. This home is perfect...Welcome to this exceptional waterfront property located on one of the largest lots on Chippewa Lake. This ultraclean 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers expansive lake frontage, stunning vistas, and year round enjoyment in a peaceful setting. The home features a true cottage feel with all the amenities of home. The 1644 sq ft offer functionality and charm. Use the fireplace when the season's chill sneaks into the air. Or read a book in your bright four season room overlooking the water. This home is perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or taking in the breathtaking sunsets. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new A/C, and new furnace, providing added comfort and long term peace of mind (many more updates.) The waterfront lot offers ample outdoor space for recreation, gatherings, and its own dock for direct access to the lake for boating, fishing, and swimming. Inside, the home provides comfortable living areas, nice proportioned bedrooms, and excellent natural light throughout Chippewa Lake is the largest lake in Mecosta County, giving you 790 acres of boating adventure and fun!
  1. Listed by Christopher Stirn • Brokerage DRE #6505253521 • Century 21 White House Realty
    P: (989)-309-0290 C: (989)-309-0290 cstirn8@yahoo.com

Property Details for 19975 Merritt Avenue

Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Cabin
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 01:47 PM

Property Details for 19975 Merritt Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #26001231
Days on Market13
Taxes$4,487 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,443 SF
CountyMecosta County

Location

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Building Information for 19975 Merritt Avenue

Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,443 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,445 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,071

Property Taxes

$374

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 19975 Merritt Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: 4th St and Merritt Ave
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Chippewa Twp
  • Subdivision: Griswold Plat
  • Body of Water: Chippewa Lake
  • Directions: From Big Rapids: Maple St then right onto S. 3rd Ave, then left onto Colburn Ave (16 Mile Road), then left onto Fourth St, the left onto Merritt Ave. House is on the left.
  • Area - Major: West Central - W
  • Street #: 19975
  • Street Name: Merritt
  • Suffix: Avenue
  • City: Chippewa Lake
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49320
  • County: Mecosta
  • Latitude: 43.755774
  • Longitude: -85.288803
  • Area - Minor: West Central - W
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal
  • Taxable Value: 190100.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Association Phone: 231-867-3777
  • Tax ID #: 5403-057-020-000
  • Association: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 174x121x209x70x88
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1644.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Square Footage: 27443.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.44
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Legal: SEC 20&29 T16N R08W LOT 20, 21 GRISWOLD PLAT
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 1
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 01-11-2026 08:45:20 AM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 154
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Private Water, Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Private Water, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage, Public Access 1 Mile or Less, View
  • Street Type: Private
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Substructure: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Windows: Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Garden Area
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Additional Items: Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1140
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Other
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Sun Porch/3 season room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 19975 Merritt Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26001231

$424,900—
Feb 20, 2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23143046

$390,000—
Jan 18, 2024

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #23143046

—
Nov 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #23143046

$449,900—
Nov 1, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1301723587

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26001231

$424,900
02/20/2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23143046

$390,000
01/18/2024

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #23143046

—
11/26/2023

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #23143046

$449,900
11/01/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1301723587

$150,000

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Public Records for 19975 Merritt Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMECOSTAAPN03 057 020 000

Schools near 19975 Merritt Avenue

This home is within Chippewa Hills School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 5 to 8
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Barryton Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Chippewa Hills High School
Public7 to 12

Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
Public5 to 8

Mecosta Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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19975 Merritt Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chippewa Lake, MI 49320. This property was listed for sale on January 11, 2026 by Century 21 White House Realty, it's currently listed at $424,900. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last sold on February 20, 2024. This listing's school district is Chippewa Hills School District. Nearby schools include Barryton Elementary School, Chippewa Hills High School and Chippewa Hills Intermediate School. 19975 Merritt Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,644 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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