#201833388, Janell Kenworthy, Listing Office: Forty Five North Real Estate Oscoda
4545 Merkel Ln Oscoda, MI 48750
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About 4545 Merkel Ln
This offering involves ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. This property is located on a picturesque curve of Van Etten Creek, and includes a long treated retaining wall off the edge of the creek. Stairs leading down to the creek provide direct access for kayaks, canoes or other watercraft. Deer, turkey and other woodland residents are often viewed from the creek side deck, the lawn above the creek or the vast windows overlooking the area. A second attractive landscape retaining wall provides a lawn area below for summer outdoor activity. This 1907 sq.ft. home provides three bedrooms, a study or office area, three and a half baths, an amazing kitchen with dining area. The living area with gas fireplace next to the kitchen has an unbelievable view of the meandering creek through the side windows and 10 foot accordion doorwall, which opens to the 12'x16' rear deck. A 7'x40' covered deck overlooks the creek and runs from the rear deck to a wrap-around 7'x14' covered entry porch to the front door. (low-maintenance composite decking, excellent durability) In addition to all new appliances, the home has many upscale features, including: a whole house emergency generator system, a rare three zone gas forced air hi-energy heating system providing individually controlled heat or air conditioning to each of the homes three floors, an "on-demand" water heating system, a 200 amp breaker panel, vast lighting and exterior overhead and wall power plugs along the 54' of covered porch area, an electric fireplace in the entry room and gas fireplace in the vaulted sitting room, an oversized 24'x24' attached garage and extensive wall and ceiling insulation. The Seller is willing to consider a land contract if this is of interest. Completed home square footage is not recorded by the township so prospective Buyers should confirm estimated footage. Construction is undergoing final finishes and tune-ups but will be ready for occupancy very soon. Seller may entertain seller financing.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cathedral Ceilings
- Fireplace: Electric, Gas Fireplace
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Waterfront: Creek, Waterfront, Sandy Bottom
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $499,000
- Price/SqFt: $261
- Lot: Cleared
- Year Built: 2022
- Living Area: 1,907 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.56 Acres
- MLS Number: 77080052641
- MLS Name: Northeastern Michigan Board of REALTORS
- Office Name: REAL ESTATE ONE NORTHEAST
- Office Phone: (989) 739-9129
- Listing Agent: ALLISON BROTHERS, KEN VINSTRA
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Nearby schools
5
Richardson Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.4 mi
•3630 E River Rd
8
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
Public District PK-4
14.8 mi
•211 S Plank Rd
3
Alcona Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
15.8 mi
•181 North Barlow Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,840. The majority of Oscoda, MI residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 4545 Merkel Ln
The listing price of 4545 Merkel Ln property is $499,000.
The property 4545 Merkel Ln is a house located in Oscoda, Michigan, 48750.
Active Listing: 4545 Merkel Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 4545 Merkel Ln are: Richardson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Clara B Bolen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Alcona Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Tawas Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Oscoda Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Tawas Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
The property at 4545 Merkel Ln has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 4545 Merkel Ln is 1,907 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4545 Merkel Ln is 2022.
This home is located at 4545 Merkel Ln in Oscoda, MI and zip code 48750. This 1,907 square foot home, which was built in 2022, sits on a 0.56 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $499,000.
In March 2025 more than 0 listings in Oscoda, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 2 were sold below. The number of listings in Oscoda, MI decreased by 7.7% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 188 days, the median list price was $150,000.