Restrictions:Township; Deq Remarks:Entry Drive Dips Gently Into Valley Winding Past Ancient Apple Orchard & Picturesque Upland Meadow Ponds As It Leads Beyond Studio & Barn/Workshop Structures Toward Circle Drive At Main Residence. A Second Branch Of Drive Accesses Eastern Pasture & Garden Zone. All Living Spaces Enjoy Lake Views. Outdoor Hot Tub On Lakeside Has Its Own Lighting & Sound System. Private Road Leads From Bluff Edge Of Property To Wonderful Lake Michigan Beach Below. This Property Offers Many Options Whether To Grow Food Crops, Keep Horses, Store Antique Cars, Maintain Woodcraft Or Art Studio...It Is A Private World Unto Itself. 30x32 Barn; Studio
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
10.64 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Suzanne Stevens• Harbour Real Estate
Bought with Ian Volchoff, Broker Volchoff• Century 21 Trophy Class
Restrictions:Township; Deq Remarks:Entry Drive Dips Gently Into Valley Winding Past Ancient Apple Orchard & Picturesque Upland Meadow Ponds As It Leads Beyond Studio & Barn/Workshop Structures Toward Circle Drive At Main Residence. A Second Branch Of Drive Accesses Eastern Pasture & Garden Zone. All Living Spaces Enjoy Lake Views. Outdoor Hot Tub On Lakeside Has Its Own Lighting & Sound System. Private Road Leads From Bluff Edge Of Property To Wonderful Lake Michigan Beach Below. This Property Offers Many Options Whether To Grow Food Crops, Keep Horses, Store Antique Cars, Maintain Woodcraft Or Art Studio. .. It Is A Private World Unto Itself. 30x32 Barn; Studio
REALCOMP #69002748990
Apr 9, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 25, 2007
Listed
$775,000
$243/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,663 (−59.0%)
2024
$8,940 (+9.9%)
2023
$8,134 (+5.3%)
2022
$7,723 (+1.4%)
2021
$7,615 (−6.4%)
2020
$8,138 (−12.0%)
2019
$9,245 (+1.6%)
2018
$9,099 (+2.1%)
2017
$8,912 (+0.9%)
2016
$8,832 (+0.3%)
2015
$8,806 (−6.2%)
2014
$9,391 (−8.8%)
2013
$10,300
Tax history for 2279 Merkey
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,663 (−59.0%)
2024
$8,940 (+9.9%)
2023
$8,134 (+5.3%)
2022
$7,723 (+1.4%)
2021
$7,615 (−6.4%)
2020
$8,138 (−12.0%)
2019
$9,245 (+1.6%)
2018
$9,099 (+2.1%)
2017
$8,912 (+0.9%)
2016
$8,832 (+0.3%)
2015
$8,806 (−6.2%)
2014
$9,391 (−8.8%)
2013
$10,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
10.64 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
06-115-400-20
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans
# of Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Building Area Total: 2,072
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1995
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 10.64
Lot Size Area: 10.64
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Waterfront Features: All Sports
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 3192.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: Cherry Road To Merkey; West To Property On South Side Of Merkey. Address Is On West Side Of Mailbox.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 06-115-400-20
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Documents Available: Survey
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Transit
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Manistee High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
6 days above 94° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.42M – $1.71M
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