Ready Home awaits new Memories. Located on the edge of Manistee, approximately one mile from south city limit, schools and shopping. One mile from Lake Michigan breezes and two miles from the public beach and harbor. Large lot with tall hedges, a privacy side yard fence and a mature forest in front of and behind provides a peaceful space to enjoy and entertain family and friends.. A Maulberry tree brings visiting wildlife including Fox, Turkey, Woodchuck, Deer and more. 5 Bedrooms with the main floor bedroom currently being used as a Den/Office with built in bookshelves. Family Rec room has brick mantle Fireplace. You will love the hobbies and project space in the huge Basement Workshop that includes a 9x7 drive in garage door. Owner/Seller is Licensed Realtor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$117Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Hanson• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Bought with Randall Zakrajsek• RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
Ready Home awaits new Memories. Located on the edge of Manistee, approximately one mile from south city limit, schools and shopping. One mile from Lake Michigan breezes and two miles from the public beach and harbor. Large lot with tall hedges, a privacy side yard fence and a mature forest in front of and behind provides a peaceful space to enjoy and entertain family and friends. . A Maulberry tree brings visiting wildlife including Fox, Turkey, Woodchuck, Deer and more. 5 Bedrooms with the main floor bedroom currently being used as a Den/Office with built in bookshelves. Family Rec room has brick mantle Fireplace. You will love the hobbies and project space in the huge Basement Workshop that includes a 9x7 drive in garage door. Owner/Seller is Licensed Realtor.
REALCOMP #67021027268
Aug 26, 2021
Sold
$265,000
$92/sq ft
Jul 15, 2021
Contingent
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Jul 12, 2021
Listed
$265,000
$92/sq ft
Ready Home awaits new Memories. Located on the edge of Manistee, approximately one mile from south city limit, schools and shopping. One mile from Lake Michigan breezes and two miles from the public beach and harbor. Large lot with tall hedges, a privacy side yard fence and a mature forest in front of and behind provides a peaceful space to enjoy and entertain family and friends. . A Maulberry tree brings visiting wildlife including Fox, Turkey, Woodchuck, Deer and more. 5 Bedrooms with the main floor bedroom currently being used as a Den/Office with built in bookshelves. Family Rec room has brick mantle Fireplace. You will love the hobbies and project space in the huge Basement Workshop that includes a 9x7 drive in garage door. Owner/Seller is Licensed Realtor.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1995
Sold
$33,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,145 (−59.0%)
2024
$2,794 (+9.9%)
2023
$2,542 (+5.3%)
2022
$2,413 (+20.9%)
2021
$1,996 (+12.5%)
2020
$1,775 (+0.5%)
2019
$1,765 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,737 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,702 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,686 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,681 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,655 (+0.2%)
2013
$1,651
Tax history for 787 Merkey Rd W
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,145 (−59.0%)
2024
$2,794 (+9.9%)
2023
$2,542 (+5.3%)
2022
$2,413 (+20.9%)
2021
$1,996 (+12.5%)
2020
$1,775 (+0.5%)
2019
$1,765 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,737 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,702 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,686 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,681 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,655 (+0.2%)
2013
$1,651
*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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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.77 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
06-113-325-04
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 25
Room Description: Has room for additional full bath.
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 10
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Width: 14
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 13
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 22
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 14
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Width: 12
Room 9 Information
Room Description: Family room with Brick Fireplace
Room Length: 21
Room Type: Family Room
Room Width: 13
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Workshop
Room Length: 36
Room Description: Drive-in Basement workshop with 9x7 garage door.
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Area Total: 1,924
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1963
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.77
Lot Size Area: 0.77
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2886.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,775.37
Tax Assessed Value: $70,641
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: From Manistee take Maple Rd South to Merkey Rd then East to property. US-31 South to Merkey Rd then West to property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 06-113-325-04
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Manistee High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Estimated sale price
$321,000 – $388,000
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