721 Merkey Road West

$250,000
Price
4
Beds
2,304 Sq. Ft.
$109 / Sq. Ft.
2,304
Sq. Ft.
$109
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 2300 sq ft home has had a total revamp, situated on a quiet lot just over a half acre. Follow Merkey road to the end 1.5 miles and you'll find a breath-taking view overlooking beautiful Lake MIchigan. Inside the home you have 2 bedrooms on the main floor with laundry and 2 baths. A large open kitchen joining the living room with 180-degree window views (All recently replaced) creating a comfortable atmosphere with lots of natural light. Upstairs another 2 bedrooms, one with on-suite full bathroom....This 2300 sq ft home has had a total revamp, situated on a quiet lot just over a half acre. Follow Merkey road to the end 1.5 miles and you'll find a breath-taking view overlooking beautiful Lake MIchigan. Inside the home you have 2 bedrooms on the main floor with laundry and 2 baths. A large open kitchen joining the living room with 180-degree window views (All recently replaced) creating a comfortable atmosphere with lots of natural light. Upstairs another 2 bedrooms, one with on-suite full bathroom. Enter through the attached garage connecting to the fully finished basement with large bonus living room and non-conforming bedroom or office. All new paint, flooring and fixtures inside with a newly installed Culligan whole house water filtration system.
  1. Listed by Jenna Mahoney • Brokerage DRE #6505429561 • Essential Real Estate
    P: (231)-942-9334 C: (231)-942-9334 jennasellsmichigan@gmail.com

Property Details for 721 Merkey Road West

Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2025 02:09 PM

Property Details for 721 Merkey Road West

StatusActive
MLS #25003904
Days on Market2745
Taxes$5,200 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1995
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyManistee County

Location

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Building Information for 721 Merkey Road West

Stories2Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,669 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,235

Property Taxes

$433

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 721 Merkey Road West

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: US 31
  • Municipality: Filer Twp
  • Directions: From US 31 head west on Merkey road towards Lake Michigan, home will be on the left, park down by the garage.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 721
  • Street Name: Merkey
  • Post Direction: W
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Manistee
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49660
  • County: Manistee
  • Latitude: 44.227347
  • Longitude: -86.321059
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 120225.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 06-113-325-02
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 202 x 145
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 800.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2304.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1504.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Square Footage: 24829.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Legal: PT SW 1/4 COM W 1/4 COR, TH E 859.2 FT TO POB, TH S 202.5 FT TH E 145 FT, TH N 202.5 FT, TH W 145 FT TO POB. EXC RD R/W SEC 13 T21N R17W .57 A*M/L
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Asphalt
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 9
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 721 Merkey Road West

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2025

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #25003904

$250,000—
Feb 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25003904

$329,000—
Apr 4, 2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21116417

$212,000—
Dec 28, 2021

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #21116417

—
Dec 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #21116417

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2025

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #25003904

$250,000
02/03/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25003904

$329,000
04/04/2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21116417

$212,000
12/28/2021

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #21116417

—
12/28/2021

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #21116417

$225,000

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

Public Records for 721 Merkey Road West

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMANISTEEAPN06-113-325-02

Schools near 721 Merkey Road West

This home is within Manistee Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Manistee High School
Public6 to 12

Manistee Harbor Academy
Public9 to 12

Trinity Lutheran School
PrivatePK to 8

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721 Merkey Road West is a single family home for sale in Manistee, MI 49660. This property was listed for sale on February 3, 2025 by Essential Real Estate, it's currently listed at $250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2745 days and was last sold on April 4, 2022. This listing's school district is Manistee Area Public Schools. Nearby schools include John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Manistee High School and Manistee Harbor Academy. 721 Merkey Road West is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,304 sqft single family home built in 1995.

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