Come see this well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin in the woods. This peaceful setting lets you get back to the simple things in life. Quiet and relaxed is how you might feel when you come to this home away from homes. With a full 40 acres, you can wander for a while and not cross paths. This property is for anyone who likes to get away from it all, or maybe a place to call your own. You are surronded by woods and wildlife and neighbors you can't see. How peaceful can it get. With a 30x40 pole barn that can be used as a garage or storage for all those toys. Close to the trails for all your riding needs, if that is what you are into, and Wolf Lake is about 1 mile away. It is close to many different rivers and lakes, to get your fishing fix, if you like that. This home is really a special place to just get away from the hussle and bussle of everyday life, even if it is your permanate residence. A MUST see for all!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Steven Heintzelman• Success Realty West Michigan
Bought with Steven Heintzelman• Success Realty West Michigan
Come see this well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin in the woods. This peaceful setting lets you get back to the simple things in life. Quiet and relaxed is how you might feel when you come to this home away from homes. With a full 40 acres, you can wander for a while and not cross paths. This property is for anyone who likes to get away from it all, or maybe a place to call your own. You are surronded by woods and wildlife and neighbors you can't see. How peaceful can it get. With a 30x40 pole barn that can be used as a garage or storage for all those toys. Close to the trails for all your riding needs, if that is what you are into, and Wolf Lake is about 1 mile away. It is close to many different rivers and lakes, to get your fishing fix, if you like that. This home is really a special place to just get away from the hussle and bussle of everyday life, even if it is your permanate residence. A MUST see for all!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,375 (+4.8%)
2023
$2,267 (+2.0%)
2022
$2,222 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,160 (+1.7%)
2020
$2,125 (+2.6%)
2019
$2,070 (+1.7%)
2018
$2,036 (+4.7%)
2017
$1,944 (−3.5%)
2016
$2,014 (+10.1%)
2015
$1,829 (−1.4%)
2014
$1,855 (+3.4%)
2013
$1,794
Tax history for 1274 Merriville Rd N
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,375 (+4.8%)
2023
$2,267 (+2.0%)
2022
$2,222 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,160 (+1.7%)
2020
$2,125 (+2.6%)
2019
$2,070 (+1.7%)
2018
$2,036 (+4.7%)
2017
$1,944 (−3.5%)
2016
$2,014 (+10.1%)
2015
$1,829 (−1.4%)
2014
$1,855 (+3.4%)
2013
$1,794
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,127
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
06-025-033-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Propane, Wall Furnace, Wood
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1970
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 40.0
Lot Size Area: 40.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Pole Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 600.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $1,487
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Location
School Information
High School District: Baldwin
Location Information
Directions: M37 N past Baldwin to 1 mile. Across from Wolf Lake. Take 1 Mile E to Merriville Rd then Left (north) to property. On the East side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,127
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 06-025-033-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Baldwin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.4mi
4/10
Baldwin Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.4mi
3/10
Baldwin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baldwin, MI • 49304
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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.