$400,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

4545 Merkel Ln Oscoda, MI 48750

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,907 Sq Ft
0.56 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

232 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • New Construction
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

NEW CONSTRUCTION!!! Never occupied. It has been on the market over the winter and the Seller says bring all offers! Seller financing is also available!!! 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 door wall, 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. Completed home square footage is not recorded by the township so prospective Buyers should conform square footage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Brothers

REAL ESTATE ONE NORTHEAST License #6506048523 Listed on: 11/22/2024

REAL ESTATE ONE NORTHEAST

Co-Listed By

Ken Vinstra

REAL ESTATE ONE NORTHEAST

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Office

NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2022 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Private Waterfront
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,907 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Den
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Merkelville Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2022 | New Construction

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 2022
  • Construction: 2x6 Framing, Frame, New Construction
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Ceiling Fan, Natural Gas Water Heater, On Demand Water Heater, Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Solid Surface Counters, Den/Study, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 13.33x9, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13.33x11.25, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x10.5, On Level: Lower Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: No
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13.25x16.25, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13.25x12, On Level: Main Floor
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 8.67x13
  • Range: R 9E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1907

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Van Etten Creek
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered Porch, Garden Area
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Walkout, Full Finished
  • Number Of Acres: 0.56
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Creek, Water View, Sandy Bottom, Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterfront Frontage: 200

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Gas, Electric
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Central Air
  • Laundry: On Level: Lower Floor
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, WiFi
  • Water: Municipal

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Merkelville

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Cleared
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Oscoda Area Schools

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2023
Sold by
Belski Llc
Bought by
James D Howse And Janette J Howse Trust
Current Estimated Value
$112,000
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $400,000 -12.9% $210 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $459,000 -4.2% $241 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Price Changed $479,000 -4.0% $251 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $499,000 -9.1% $262 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $549,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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
2023 $195 $35,900 $35,900 $0
2022 $195 $4,500 $4,500 $0
2021 $195 $4,500 $4,500 $0
2020 $192 $4,500 $4,500 $0
2019 $279 $6,500 $6,500 $0
2018 $280 $6,500 $6,500 $0
2017 $264 $6,500 $6,500 $0
2016 $260 $6,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $6,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $6,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $6,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1929221

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 064-M50-000-007-00