YOUR GOING TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARMING LAKE HOUSE LOCATED ON THE NORTH END OF MERRITT LAKE WITH SANDY BOTTOM SHORE LINE. BEAUTIFUL TRANQUIL LAKE GREAT FOR FISHING, SWIMMING, OR JUST FLOATING AROUND ON YOUR PONTOON. THIS BEAUTY HAS JUST HAD A MAKE- OVER SO YOU CAN MOVE IN AND RELAX! RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW CARPET, GORGEOUS WOOD TONE FLOORS, FRESH PAINT, UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATH 'S. NEW ROOF(2014). THIS HOME SITS ON OVER A HALF ACRE WITH 75 FEET OF FRONTAGE. HOME ALSO HAS A FULL BASEMENT FOR ALL YOUR STORAGE NEEDS. COME SEE YOUR NEW LAKEFRONT HOME, ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE !
YOUR GOING TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARMING LAKE HOUSE LOCATED ON THE NORTH END OF MERRITT LAKE WITH SANDY BOTTOM SHORE LINE. BEAUTIFUL TRANQUIL LAKE GREAT FOR FISHING, SWIMMING, OR JUST FLOATING AROUND ON YOUR PONTOON. THIS BEAUTY HAS JUST HAD A MAKE- OVER SO YOU CAN MOVE IN AND RELAX! RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW CARPET, GORGEOUS WOOD TONE FLOORS, FRESH PAINT, UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATH 'S. NEW ROOF(2014). THIS HOME SITS ON OVER A HALF ACRE WITH 75 FEET OF FRONTAGE. HOME ALSO HAS A FULL BASEMENT FOR ALL YOUR STORAGE NEEDS. COME SEE YOUR NEW LAKEFRONT HOME, ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE !
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31210275
Dec 12, 2014
Sold
$125,000
$87/sq ft
Oct 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 2, 2014
Listed
$129,900
$91/sq ft
It's a lakefront dollhouse! located on the north end of Merritt Lake, on paved county maintained road. Merritt Lake is a quiet tranquil no motor boats no jet skis just a nice relaxing fishing and swimming lake. The seller remodeled the home in 2002 Electrical plumbing insulation drywall windows doors kitchen and baths were all updated.
REALCOMP #214091045
Dec 12, 2014
Sold
$125,000
$87/sq ft
Sep 2, 2014
Listed
$129,900
$91/sq ft
REALCOMP #214075664
Sep 4, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 22, 2014
Listed
$139,000
$97/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31202634
Sep 4, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 2014
Listed
$139,000
$97/sq ft
REALCOMP #5020244298
Dec 3, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2008
Listed
$144,900
$101/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20244298
Nov 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2008
Listed
$144,900
$101/sq ft
REALCOMP #28087813
Nov 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 20, 2008
Listed
$144,900
$101/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20255263
Jul 14, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2008
Listed
$159,900
$112/sq ft
REALCOMP #5020255263
Jul 14, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2008
Listed
$159,900
$112/sq ft
REALCOMP #5110102066
Nov 9, 2001
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2001
Listed
$189,900
$133/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #415754
Feb 1, 2001
Sold
$115,000
$80/sq ft
Jan 29, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2000
Listed
$130,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,917 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,830 (+29.2%)
2023
$2,190 (+2.6%)
2022
$2,135 (+9.9%)
2021
$1,943 (−0.2%)
2020
$1,947 (−4.5%)
2019
$2,039 (+10.0%)
2018
$1,853 (+1.2%)
2017
$1,830 (+3.9%)
2016
$1,762 (+0.9%)
2015
$1,747 (+12.7%)
2014
$1,550
Tax history for 1281 Pratt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,917 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,830 (+29.2%)
2023
$2,190 (+2.6%)
2022
$2,135 (+9.9%)
2021
$1,943 (−0.2%)
2020
$1,947 (−4.5%)
2019
$2,039 (+10.0%)
2018
$1,853 (+1.2%)
2017
$1,830 (+3.9%)
2016
$1,762 (+0.9%)
2015
$1,747 (+12.7%)
2014
$1,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
295 ft.
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,430
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lapeer County
APN
015-007-020-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,430
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Waterfront, Waterfront Access
Has View
Pets Allowed: Yes
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Water Body Name: Merritt Lake
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 75.00 x 295.00
Lot Size Area: 0.64
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.64
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,748
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Lapeer
Location Information
Directions: M-24 to Pratt Rd west 1/2 mile
Cross Street: N of Dryden/W of m of24
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,430
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Lapeer County
APN: 015-007-020-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emma Murphy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Rolland Warner Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
Lapeer East Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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