Sold
Last Sold Price
43,500 Lot Size1.00 Acres
2885 South Nelson Road, Merritt, MI 49667
LandProperty Type
1.00 acresLot Size

Description

Wooded 1 acre parcel with a 12' x 32' Rustic Cabin on it. Cabin has electric and a gas wall heater. Loft areas will sleep six people. Small bathroom with a chemical toilet. This is a great area for hunting or trail riding as there is 1000+ acres of state land across the road. About four miles from Merritt Speedway, only an short drive to Leota and the Muskegon River. Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and side-by riding all can be done close by your little retreat. Seller will consider a land contract...Wooded 1 acre parcel with a 12' x 32' Rustic Cabin on it. Cabin has electric and a gas wall heater. Loft areas will sleep six people. Small bathroom with a chemical toilet. This is a great area for hunting or trail riding as there is 1000+ acres of state land across the road. About four miles from Merritt Speedway, only an short drive to Leota and the Muskegon River. Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and side-by riding all can be done close by your little retreat. Seller will consider a land contract with $12,500 down.
  • Listed by: Rick Lantz 231.884.0451 ricklee52@yahoo.com • Whitetail Realty
  • Listed by: Carolyn Lantz 231.884.0453 carolynlantz2000@yahoo.com
Listing closed: 05/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 201803903

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Median sold price

$49,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

71.4%

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Property Information for 2885 South Nelson Road

Property Details
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From M-55 east of Lake City, turn south on Grey rd, go south one mile to Beeler rd, turn east, one to Nelson rd, south 1 1/2 miles to property on the east (left). If you reach Kelly rd you have went to far. Property has all corners marked.
  • Latitude: 44.293327
  • Longitude: -84.973564
  • Township: Butterfield
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 003-018-009-00
School Information
  • High School District: Lake City
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 X 435
  • Road Surface Type: See Remarks
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Land
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Has Fireplace: No

Property History for 2885 South Nelson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2020

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201803903

$14,000
Apr 19, 2020

Contract Signed

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201803903

Aug 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201803903

$27,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2020

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201803903

$14,000
04/19/2020

Contract Signed

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201803903

08/16/2019

Listed (Active)

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201803903

$27,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2885 South Nelson Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,500Additions$4,200Total$12,700
Tax Record2025$519 ($43 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMISSAUKEEAPN003-018-009-00

Schools near 2885 South Nelson Road

This home is within Lake City Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lake City Upper Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lake City Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lake City High School
Public9 to 12

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