Delightful 4 bedroom solidly built home within walking distance of the river, downtown shopping, restaurants and theatre. Great for family or couple! Kitchen and bathrooms have been upgraded. Basement has nice family finished family room, hobby area and workshop. Fenced yard. Truly a must see!
Move right in! This home offers many amenities for a family. Affordable to heat with a functional solar panel. The upper level has two large bedrooms with large closets and a full bathroom. Main level offers two bedrooms and another full bathroom. Spacious living room has cove ceilings and a Bay window that brings in lots of natural light. The kitchen has been remodeled with custom cabinets and tiled backsplash. There's a large finished family room in the basement. A workshop room in the lower level is great for all kinds of projects and even has it's own 3/4 bathroom. Fenced back yard is great for kids. A shed allows you to store lawn tools so you can park your car in the attached garage. This is a solid block house that continues to impress because it's bigger than it looks.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,181 (−11.7%)
2024
$1,337 (+7.3%)
2023
$1,246 (+5.2%)
2022
$1,185 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,151 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,136 (+4.2%)
2019
$1,091 (+14.9%)
2018
$949 (+5.0%)
2017
$904 (−3.6%)
2016
$938 (−2.4%)
2015
$961 (−0.7%)
2014
$968 (−0.6%)
2013
$974
Tax history for 417 Merchant St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,181 (−11.7%)
2024
$1,337 (+7.3%)
2023
$1,246 (+5.2%)
2022
$1,185 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,151 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,136 (+4.2%)
2019
$1,091 (+14.9%)
2018
$949 (+5.0%)
2017
$904 (−3.6%)
2016
$938 (−2.4%)
2015
$961 (−0.7%)
2014
$968 (−0.6%)
2013
$974
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alpena County
APN
092-297-000-152-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Jul 17, 2023 • Final
Building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Solar
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,300
Construction Materials: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Lot
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 66 x 66
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Alpena
High School District: Alpena
High School: Alpena
Location Information
Directions: North 2nd ave.; Left on Oldfield; left on Merchant
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE CITY NOW
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Alpena County
APN: 092-297-000-152-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Community School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Alpena High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alpena, MI • 49707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.