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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,869 sqft
965 Merkey Road West, Manistee, MI 49660
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.60 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$54/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Incredibly spacious 3 or 4 bedroom home with 2 full baths, just south of Manistee in Filer Township. Open floor plan with a beautiful fireplace, island and lovely hardwoood floors. Kitchen, dining and living room are open and provide ample room for entertaining. Two bedrooms on the main floor and huge master suite upstairs with large walk-in closet. Basement is finished and has an egress window, allowing for the space to be finished off into a fourth bedroom. French doors in living room lead to an...Incredibly spacious 3 or 4 bedroom home with 2 full baths, just south of Manistee in Filer Township. Open floor plan with a beautiful fireplace, island and lovely hardwoood floors. Kitchen, dining and living room are open and provide ample room for entertaining. Two bedrooms on the main floor and huge master suite upstairs with large walk-in closet. Basement is finished and has an egress window, allowing for the space to be finished off into a fourth bedroom. French doors in living room lead to an inviting back porch & stamped concrete patio overlooking the huge backyard. Lots of privacy with mature trees, landscaping and tons of daffodils in the springtime! Basement has tongue & groove and additional finished living space!
  • Listed by: Meagan Kempf 231.510.5572 Meagan@MeaganKempf.com Brokerage DRE #6505204796 • RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
Listing closed: 12/28/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 16054398

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

91.2%

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Location

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Property Information for 965 Merkey Road West

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,600 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • ZoningDescription: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,245 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Maple Rd
  • Municipality: Filer Twp
  • Directions: US-31 in Manistee, West on Merkey Road (At Pizza Hut) one mile to home at the SE corner of Merkey and Maple Street. Cross Streets: Maple
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 965
  • Street Name: Merkey
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Manistee
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49660
  • County: Manistee
  • Latitude: 44.227477
  • Longitude: -86.324082
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 72147.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 510611332509
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 83900
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 181 x 145
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 900.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2869.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1969.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Square Footage: 26245.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Legal: PT SW 1/4 COM 33FT S + 33FT E OF NW COR, E 181.2FT, S 145.35FT, W 181.2FT, N 145.35FT TO POB. .60 A M/L SEC 13 T21N R17W.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Landscape: Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Formal Dining
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Desk Built-In, Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1429
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 900.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1051.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 965 Merkey Road West

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2016

Sold

Realcomp #67016054398

$155,500
Dec 28, 2016

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #16054398

$155,500
Dec 28, 2016

Sold

Realcomp #78001166872

$155,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2016

Sold

Realcomp #67016054398

$155,500
12/28/2016

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #16054398

$155,500
12/28/2016

Sold

Realcomp #78001166872

$155,500

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

Public Records for 965 Merkey Road West

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,875 ($240 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMANISTEEAPN06-113-325-09

Schools near 965 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
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Manistee High School
Public6 to 12

Manistee Harbor Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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