Courtesy: CENTURY 21 REALTY NORTH-HOUGHTON LK
TODD JANSEN
Country living at its finest! Situated on approximately 20 acres in the heart of northern Michigan, this charming 1‚ ½-story home offers 1,660 square feet of comfortable living space surrounded by open fields and offers nice privacy. The vinyl-sided home welcomes you with a large covered front porch, perfect for enjoying peaceful mornings and picturesque countryside views. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen featuring abundant oak cabinetry, generous countertop space, and beautiful views of the surrounding property. The home's thoughtful layout provides comfortable living areas filled with natural light and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Outside, the property truly shines. The diverse 20-acre parcel offers a unique blend of open meadow, established evergreen plantings, and wooded areas, creating endless possibilities for recreation, hobby farming, hunting, gardening, or simply enjoying nature. A detached outbuilding provides additional storage space for equipment, toys, or workshop needs. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, country getaway, or recreational retreat, this property offers the space, privacy, and rural charm that are increasingly difficult to find.
Country living at its finest! Situated on approximately 20 acres in the heart of northern Michigan, this charming 1½-story home offers 1,660 square feet of comfortable living space surrounded by open fields and offers nice privacy. The vinyl-sided home welcomes you with a large covered front porch, perfect for enjoying peaceful mornings and picturesque countryside views. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen featuring abundant oak cabinetry, generous countertop space, and beautiful views of the surrounding property. The home's thoughtful layout provides comfortable living areas filled with natural light and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Outside, the property truly shines. The diverse 20-acre parcel offers a unique blend of open meadow, established evergreen plantings, and wooded areas, creating endless possibilities for recreation, hobby farming, hunting, gardening, or simply enjoying nature. A detached outbuilding provides additional storage space for equipment, toys, or workshop needs. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, country getaway, or recreational retreat, this property offers the space, privacy, and rural charm that are increasingly difficult to find.
Set in the quiet stretch between Lake City and Houghton Lake, this truly one-of-a kind Northern Michigan property offers a rare blend of water, privacy, and year-round comfort that is nearly impossible to replicate. The centerpiece is a charming ranch-style home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached garage, designed for easy living whether you are settling in full-time or escaping Up North. A beautifully finished four-seasons room invites you to enjoy the outdoors in every season, which makes it a comfortable retreat no matter the weather. Step outside and the setting becomes extraordinary. A gently meandering West Branch Muskegon River wraps the backyard. In addition the the river frontage, the property boasts a artesian-fed pond as well as a Private Lake frontage both stocked with fish. Pond property has a gazebo, well and electric (not currently hooked-up). Across the road, an additional parcels on the Private Lake features a 24x32 heated pole barn with electric, 24x40 polebarn with electric ran to it, offering flexibility for storage, hobbies or future expansion, and a gazebo providing an inviting space for entertaining and enjoyment, and a RV hookup adds even more versatility for guests or extended stays. Practical upgrades bring peace of mind, including a crawl space professionally improved by Michigan Foundation Systems, new metal roof in 2025, home equipped with a Generac for reliable backup power, water softener and propane tank are owned, adding long-term value and convenience. Everything had maintenance performed in 2025! Whether you are seeking a serene retirement setting, a recreational retreat, or a distinctive year-round residence, this property delivers a level of uniqueness that stands apart. Opportunities like this, where multiple waterfront features and functional amenities come together so seamlessly, are exceptionally rare in Northern Michigan. This property truly is a must see to appreciate.
Merritt is located in Michigan. Merritt, Michigan has a population of 1,391. Merritt is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.45% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.5%.
The median household income in Merritt, Michigan is $70,714. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,510 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Merritt is 44.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 33.2 inches per year, with 41.3 inches of snow per year.
