OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2021 for $330K

$581,021

•

912

sq ft

11247 S Merrillville Rd, Bitely, MI 49304

About this home

Little South Branch of the Pere Marquette River, Close to 1500' of private, pristine frontage!!! The Pere Marquette is designated as a Wild and Scenic River which supports large populations of resident trout, steelhead and salmon. Plus 30.5 acres of a nice mix of hard and soft woods offers privacy, seclusion, and peace and quiet on a dead end road. AND adjoins thousands of acres of the Manistee National Forest. Fishing and Hunting are truly at your door. The 2 bedroom cottage is generationally owned and loved and never to be duplicated. Come sit in the screened in porch and listen to the quiet ripple of the river as you watch the fish jump. Clean and comfortable with large windows and great views of the river. Most furnishings included, easily sleeps 10, turn key and ready to love!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

30.5 acresLot Size

$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Dana Randall • North West Realty, LLC

Bought with Nonmember Agent • Non Member

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:SW Michigan MLS #21027632

Redfin Estimate

$581,021

$251K since sold in September 2021$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 161.3% higher than the average sale price ($222K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$350,000
A
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
1263 W 88th St, Baldwin, MI 49304
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$218,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
12577 N Mundy Ave, Bitely, MI 49309
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$324,900
C
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
12504 N Woodbridge Ave, Bitely, MI 49309
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$121,500
D
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
2318 W 14 Mile Rd, Bitely, MI 49309
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$200,000
E
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
9279 S Forman Rd, Idlewild, MI 49304
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$119,900
F
3 beds1 bath800 sq ft
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Market trends in 49304, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.3%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$190K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,280 sq ft
1383 W Woodland Park Dr, Bitely, MI 49309
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Sale history for 11247 S Merrillville Rd

Tax history for 11247 S Merrillville Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Lot depth

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Lot size

30.5 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

14-035-028-51

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026.

Property details

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Window Treatments

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Room 1 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10

Room 2 Information
Room Length: 20
Room Width: 18
Room Description: Great Room has living and dining area
Room Type: Great Room

Room 3 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 10

Room 4 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area Total: 912
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1962
Roof: Metal

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved

Lot Information
Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Wetland Area
Lot Size Acres: 30.5
Lot Size Area: 30.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Pere Marquette Littl

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 912.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,770.44
Tax Assessed Value: $81,701

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available

Location

School Information
High School District: Baldwin

Location Information
Directions: M-37 S to County Line (AKA 96th St, AKA 18 Mile Road) E to Merrillville Road N to property on the W side of the road. Property is gated, once past the gate veer to the right to go to the cabin or go straight to see the west boundary line

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 30.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 14-035-028-51

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Baldwin Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi

4/10

Baldwin Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

3/10

Baldwin Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Bitely, MI • 49304

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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.

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Home values near 11247 S Merrillville Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11655 Merrillville Rd, Bitely, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$276,159
11247 South Merrillville Rd, Baldwin, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$477,602

Address	Redfin Estimate
11261 South Merrillville Rd, Baldwin, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$744,795
1441 West 88th St, Baldwin, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$510,346

Address	Redfin Estimate
11655 South Merrillville Rd, Bitely, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$215,728
1243 West 88th St, Baldwin, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1087 Sq. Ft.	$380,594

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