$184,900
Bitely, MI 49309
MLS# 26029089
2 beds | 1 baths | 904 sqft
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Property Description
Enjoy Northern Michigan living in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage built in 2011. Situated on .90 acres and bordered by hundreds of acres of federal land, this property offers exceptional privacy, recreation, and endless opportunities to explore right from your backyard. The cozy open-concept layout features excellent insulation, an energy-efficient mini-split system, and a Murphy bed for additional sleeping space. Outside, you'll find a spacious 2-stall detached garage and two storage sheds, providing plenty of room for vehicles, tools, outdoor gear, and recreational toys. Outdoor enthusiasts will love direct access to ATV and snowmobile trails, plus nearby Woodland, Pettit, Nichols, and Diamond Lakes for boating, fishing, swimming, and relaxing. Whether you're seeking a year-round home, hunting camp, or Up North getaway, this property is the perfect basecamp for adventure.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: M-37
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Merrill Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 204.54
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 310 x 127
Road Frontage: 310
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 904
SqFt Above Grade: 904
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 904
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Baldwin
# of Outbuildings: 3
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.9
Lot Square Footage: 39370
Year Built: 2011
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 26906
SEV: 69100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 609
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Zoning: residential
Tax ID #: 06-11-177-015
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Enjoy Northern Michigan living in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage built in 2011. Situated on .90 acres and bordered by hundreds of acres of federal land, this property offers exceptional privacy, recreation, and endless opportunities to explore right from your backyard. The cozy open-concept layout features excellent insulation, an energy-efficient mini-split system, and a Murphy bed for additional sleeping space. Outside, you'll find a spacious 2-stall detached garage and two storage sheds, providing plenty of room for vehicles, tools, outdoor gear, and recreational toys. Outdoor enthusiasts will love direct access to ATV and snowmobile trails, plus nearby Woodland, Pettit, Nichols, and Diamond Lakes for boating, fishing, swimming, and relaxing. Whether you're seeking a year-round home, hunting camp, or Up North getaway, this property is the perfect basecamp for adventure.
Legal: LOT 1 BLK 8 WOODLAND PARK ESTATES
Lot Description
Adj. to Public Land: 1
Rolling Hills: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Pole Barn: 1
Street Type
Gravel: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Metal: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Baseboard: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Air Conditioning
Mini-Split: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 904
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Garden Window: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Tankless: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Decor Fence: 1
Garden Area: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 36x24
Outbuilding 1 Electric: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Dirt: 1
Architectural Style
Cabin: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Newaygo
Street #: 1293
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Grant
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49309
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $184,900
Current Price: $184,900
Listing Date: 2026-06-12
Remarks Misc
Directions: From White Cloud, north on M-37 to Bitely. West on W Grant St to property.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Metal
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Garden Window
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Baseboard; Mini-Split
Air Conditioning: Mini-Split
Water Heater: Electric; Tankless
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Landscape: Decor Fence; Garden Area
Other Structures: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete; Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Dirt
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Cabin
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Gravel; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Property Highlights:
2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage built in 2011
Located on approximately .89 acres bordering federal land (Huron-Manistee National Forests)
Wrap-around deck providing exterior access and outdoor living space
Open-concept floor plan with efficient layout and excellent insulation
Energy-efficient mini-split heating and cooling system
On-demand water heater
Designated space available for future pellet stove or woodstove installation
Murphy bed included for additional sleeping capacity
Attic and loft access providing additional storage space
2-stall detached garage
Two additional storage sheds on site
Direct access to public ORV trail systems including the Little "O" ATV Trail System and regional MCCCT network
Proximity to Big "O" Motorcycle Trail system and additional Huron-Manistee National Forest trail corridors
Seasonal access to groomed snowmobile trail systems maintained throughout Lake, Newaygo, and surrounding counties
Located near Woodland, Pettit, Nichols, and Diamond Lakes with public access for recreation
Property is within reasonable driving distance to Baldwin, White Cloud, Big Rapids, and Bitely for services and amenities
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Laundry | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
Listing Office: Century 21 Trophy Class
Listing Agent: Brooke Tanner
Last Updated: June - 12 - 2026
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