Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft
9781 East Houghton Lake Road, Merritt, MI 49667
Single FamilyProperty Type
20 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful Custom Built Home on 20 Acres just 4 miles west of Houghton Lake. You will love the large front yard including a pond and the nicely wooded back yard. This 1600 square foot ranch includes a gorgeous master suite with walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, and vaulted ceilings the spacious living room. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with natural wood floors, solid surface counter tops, cabinets and appliances. 2 car attached garage and 30 x 40 pole barn will give you plenty of space...Beautiful Custom Built Home on 20 Acres just 4 miles west of Houghton Lake. You will love the large front yard including a pond and the nicely wooded back yard. This 1600 square foot ranch includes a gorgeous master suite with walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, and vaulted ceilings the spacious living room. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with natural wood floors, solid surface counter tops, cabinets and appliances. 2 car attached garage and 30 x 40 pole barn will give you plenty of space for the vehicles and toys. Call to schedule your showing today. 10/18 New flooring and plumbing fixtures. The source for information of this property is the seller, accuracy of said information is not guaranteed, lot size and frontages are per the legal description. It is recommended to the buyer that any information, which is of special interest, should be obtained through independent verification. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE Purchaser is advised to confirm facts that are material to the property.
  • Listed by: Ginny Johnson 989.821.1800 ginny@realtynorth.com Brokerage DRE #6503394464 • Century 21 Realty North Higgins Lake
Listing closed: 12/03/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 201800579

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Median sold price

$225,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

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Property Information for 9781 East Houghton Lake Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: M-55 west about 4.5 miles out of Houghton Lake on North side of the road.
  • Latitude: 44.336031
  • Longitude: -84.897521
  • Township: Enterprise
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 006-034-009-00
School Information
  • High School District: Houghton Lake
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 871200.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1700.0
  • Building Area Total: 1700.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1998
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Oven, Range, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Dimensions: 20 x 18
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Dimensions: 12 x 8
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 4
  • Description: Pole Barn
  • Dimensions: 32 x 48
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Dimensions: 18 x 14
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Dimensions: 14 x 15
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12

Property History for 9781 East Houghton Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2018

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201800579

$200,000—
Dec 3, 2018

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #316977

$200,000—
Oct 24, 2018

Contract Signed

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201800579

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2018

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201800579

$200,000
12/03/2018

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #316977

$200,000
10/24/2018

Contract Signed

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201800579

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

Public Records for 9781 East Houghton Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$32,000Additions$134,200Total$166,200
Tax Record2025$2,984 ($249 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,559 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,559 SqFtStories1Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated1998CountyMISSAUKEEAPN006-034-009-00

Schools near 9781 East Houghton Lake Road

This home is within Houghton Lake Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Collins Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Collins Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Houghton Lake High School
Public7 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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