Homesteader's dream on 1.76 acres in Caro! Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home offering comfortable one-level living with an incredible list of updates and the space to enjoy country living. Just 10 minutes from downtown Caro. Close to shopping and restaurants. Thoughtfully updated in 2020, this home features new windows, furnace, central air conditioning, updated electrical, and a whole-house Generac generator. The improvements continued in 2025 with new flooring, solar vent fans, a new septic pump, new well pump, screen door and a top-of-the-line smart garage door with a camera built in. New privacy fence in 2025. Outside, the 1.76-acre property backs right up to 280 acres of Michigan DNR State Land for endless hunting, hiking and exploration! This land is truly special and ready for your homesteading dreams. Enjoy established fruit trees, Concord grape vines, a charming greenhouse, and a fenced-in yard with plenty of room for your animals. A chicken coop is already in place, making it easy to get started with your own little homestead. Whether you dream of gardening, raising chickens, keeping animals, or simply enjoying plenty of outdoor space and privacy, this property offers endless possibilities. The combination of a move-in-ready ranch, extensive updates, acreage, and homestead-friendly features makes this a rare opportunity in the Caro area. Bring your vision and enjoy the best of comfortable country living with modern conveniences already taken care of! Home is being sold as-is. Call Nathan for your personal showing before this one is SOLD!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1.76 acresLot Size
$174Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nathan Ptaszenski• Motivated Real Estate
Est. $1,577 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2402 Mertz Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #61019780
Sep 28, 2026
Sold
$200,000
$174/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2026
Listed
$189,900
$165/sq ft
REALCOMP #20261063182
Sep 28, 2026
Sold
$200,000
$174/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2026
Listed
$189,900
$165/sq ft
Homesteader's dream on 1.76 acres in Caro! Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home offering comfortable one-level living with an incredible list of updates and the space to enjoy country living. Just 10 minutes from downtown Caro. Close to shopping and restaurants. Thoughtfully updated in 2020, this home features new windows, furnace, central air conditioning, updated electrical, and a whole-house Generac generator. The improvements continued in 2025 with new flooring, solar vent fans, a new septic pump, new well pump, screen door and a top-of-the-line smart garage door with a camera built in. New privacy fence in 2025. Outside, the 1.76-acre property backs right up to 280 acres of Michigan DNR State Land for endless hunting, hiking and exploration! This land is truly special and ready for your homesteading dreams. Enjoy established fruit trees, Concord grape vines, a charming greenhouse, and a fenced-in yard with plenty of room for your animals. A chicken coop is already in place, making it easy to get started with your own little homestead. Whether you dream of gardening, raising chickens, keeping animals, or simply enjoying plenty of outdoor space and privacy, this property offers endless possibilities. The combination of a move-in-ready ranch, extensive updates, acreage, and homestead-friendly features makes this a rare opportunity in the Caro area. Bring your vision and enjoy the best of comfortable country living with modern conveniences already taken care of! Home is being sold as-is. Call Nathan for your personal showing before this one is SOLD!!!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50056178
Sep 29, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2021
Listed
$135,900
$118/sq ft
REALCOMP #58050056178
Sep 29, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2021
Listed
$135,900
$118/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40234445
Sep 24, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2021
Price Changed
$135,900
$118/sq ft
Sep 13, 2021
Listed
$139,000
$121/sq ft
REALCOMP #2210076688
Sep 24, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2021
Price Changed
$135,900
$118/sq ft
Sep 13, 2021
Listed
$139,000
$121/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40144559
Feb 23, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2021
Price Changed
$149,000
$130/sq ft
Feb 10, 2021
Listed
$159,900
$139/sq ft
REALCOMP #2210008983
Feb 23, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Feb 22, 2021
Price Changed
$149,000
$130/sq ft
Feb 10, 2021
Listed
$159,900
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$79,900
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,586 (+3.2%)
2024
$1,537 (+4.8%)
2023
$1,466 (+5.8%)
2022
$1,386 (+3.1%)
2021
$1,345 (+31.3%)
2020
$1,025 (+5.4%)
2019
$972 (+3.7%)
2018
$937 (+5.3%)
2017
$890 (+8.0%)
2016
$824 (+3.6%)
2015
$795 (−1.0%)
2014
$803
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
784
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tuscola County
APN
013-022-400-1000-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 24x22
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1.5
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Entry
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom 2 Level: Entry
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 1 Level: Entry
Bathroom 1 Length: 10
Bathroom 1 Width: 5
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 17 x 15
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 12
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Laundry Room Level: Entry
Laundry Room Dimensions: 7 x 11
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Information
Out Buildings: Kennel, Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1963
Lot Information
Lot Size: 329,232
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 1.76
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 232
Farm Features: Brooder House
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $43,410
Total Tax Amount: $1,586
Summer Tax Amount: $423
Winter Tax Amount: $1,163
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1150
School Information
School District: Caro Community Schools
School District: Caro Community Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Caro head south on M24. House will be on your right.
Side of Street: W
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Indian Fields
Mail City: Caro
Municipality: Indian Fields
Area (Municipality): Indianfields Twp (79013)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Tuscola County
APN: 013-022-400-1000-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
No
Around this home
Schools
Schall Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
Caro Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Caro High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
7/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 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
Caro, MI • 48723 9593
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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31
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48
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Caro. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $210,000
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