NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23801 Lake Dr Sears, MI 49679

Estimated Value: $182,000 - $295,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2021

Last sale price $206,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,548/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Property is near a lake
  • Hilly Lot
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of March 2021

Welcome to your lake front cottage or year round home offering 197' of lake frontage on Merrill Lake. Enjoy peace and quiet on this 90 acre lake located 3 miles north of Barryton and just west of M-66. Merrill Lake has a 10 hp limit and great fishing for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie, Walleye and Yellow Perch. The original owners have taken meticulous care in building and living in this home as their year around residence since 1978. The 1,144 s.f. home, 24' x 36' two car garage and 10'x 10' shed/man cave all sit on a 72' x 186' lot flanked by an additional vacant lot on each side and another lot across the street that has a 18' x 24' pole barn - that's the house plus 3 buildable lots!!! Enjoy spectacular views of the lake out the wall of windows in the open living room or on the 12'x 18' deck. Updates include Elk Timberline Prestique 40-year / 90 mph roof new in 2007, new septic in 2004.

Legal Descriptions:
PARCEL #04-039-009-000
SEC 04 T16N R07W MERRILL LAKES ESTATES LOT 9

PARCELL #04-039-008-000
SEC 04 T16N R07W MERRILL LAKES ESTATES LOT 8

PARCEL #04-039-010-000
SEC 04 T16N LOT 10 MERRILL LAKES ESTATES

PARCEL #04-040-016-000
SEC 04 T16N R07W MERRILL LAKES ESTATES LOT 16

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Tanner

Five Star Real Estate (Courtland) License #6502420193 Listed on: 02/12/2021

Five Star Real Estate (Courtland)

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregg Henry

@Home Realty LLC License #6501419829

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,605

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 190 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Sprinkler System
  • Hilly Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned N/A, N/A

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,605

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 165.21
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 189 X 185/60 X 200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1144.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2605.18
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: N/A
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 190.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1144.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1144.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 189000.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Merrill Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Lot Size Area: 1.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 189 X 185/60 X 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43996.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2605.18
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2025
Sold by
Borst Dale R and Borst Connie L
Bought by
Dale R Borst And Connie L Borst Revocable Joi and Borst
Current Estimated Value
$239,655

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Hamernik Thomas E and Hamernik Krisitn L
Bought by
Borst Dale R and Borst Connie L
Seller's Agent
Steven Tanner
Five Star Real Estate (Courtland)
Buyer's Agent
Gregg Henry
@Home Realty LLC
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
8.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%
Original Mortgage
$164,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2017
Closed on
Jul 18, 2017
Sold by
Burgess Robert D and Burgess Darlene
Bought by
Hamernik Thomas E and Hamernik Kristin L
Seller's Agent
Terry Reeves
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Big Rapids
Buyer's Agent
Steven Tanner
Five Star Real Estate (Courtland)
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dale R Borst And Connie L Borst Revocable Joi -- None Listed On Document
Dale R Borst And Connie L Borst Revocable Joi -- None Listed On Document
Dale R Borst And Connie L Borst Revocable Joi -- None Listed On Document
Borst Dale R $206,000 None Available
Hamernik Thomas E $150,000 Suntitle Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Borst Dale R $164,800
Previous Owner Hamernik Thomas E $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/16/2022 04/16/22 Off Market $150,000 -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $206,000 +9.0% $180 / Sq Ft
02/14/2021 02/14/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $189,000 +26.0% $165 / Sq Ft
07/18/2017 07/18/17 Sold $150,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
07/18/2017 07/18/17 Sold $150,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2017 06/05/17 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2017 05/30/17 For Sale $150,000 0.0% --
04/22/2017 04/22/17 For Sale $150,000 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,498 $108,100 $0 $0
2024 -- $109,200 $0 $0
2023 -- $86,100 $0 $0
2022 $0 $68,400 $0 $0
2021 -- $56,400 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2014 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 21004329

MichRIC

APN: 5404-039-009-000