281 E Wilson Drive, Idlewild, MI 49642 (MLS# 26029789)


$79,095
281 E Wilson Drive
Idlewild, MI 49642
MLS# 26029789
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  798 sqft

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North facing Wilson Dr frontage exterior with deck and retractable awning.
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North facing Wilson Dr frontage exterior with deck and retractable awning. Property is outlined in blue. Note the proximity to Paradise lake. Public access boat launch across the street. 20260604_173131 20260612_090317 E. Decatur Ave frontage South facing forested land. Spacious inviting open concept Living Room dining and Kitchen with Island. Kitchen Laundry Closet Unique center island with storage. Built in china cabinet with glass upper doors and a mirrored back splash generous storage. Primary suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bath Walk-in closet Primary Suite Ensuite bath with soaking tub, and vanity. Ensuite shower Ensuite soaking tub Hallway to 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and full bath Bedroom #2 with closet Forced air furnace. Bathroom #2 Bedroom #3 Bedroom #3 Bedroom #3 Closet

Property Description
Discover your piece of history at 281 E. Wilson Dr, Idlewild, MI! Nestled in the heart of the historic and culturally significant community of Idlewild, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of a legendary American landscape. A special place: the ''Black Eden,'' legacy Idlewild is not just a location; it is a profound piece of history. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this enduring story. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a home with deep cultural roots, this property provides the perfect backdrop. Schedule your showing today to experience the magic of Idlewild for yourself.

Details
Documents
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: S. Tampa and Paradise Path
Property Sub-Type: Manufactured Home
Municipality: Yates Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 99.12
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 29ft x 99.7ft x 176ft x187.3
Road Frontage: 392.3
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 798
SqFt Above Grade: 798
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 798
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Baldwin
Elementary School: Baldwin Elementary School
High School: Baldwin Senior High School
Middle School: Baldwin Junior High School
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.15
Lot Square Footage: 6375
Year Built: 2001
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 16376
SEV: 23500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 774
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 15-730-024-01
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover your piece of history at 281 E. Wilson Dr, Idlewild, MI! Nestled in the heart of the historic and culturally significant community of Idlewild, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of a legendary American landscape. A special place: the ''Black Eden,'' legacy Idlewild is not just a location; it is a profound piece of history. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this enduring story. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a home with deep cultural roots, this property provides the perfect backdrop. Schedule your showing today to experience the magic of Idlewild for yourself.
Legal: LOTS 24 TO 27 INC BLK 20 WILSONS PARADISE GARDEN.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Street Type
Dirt: 1
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
Laundry Closet: 1
Main Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Block: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Wall Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 798
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Manufactured Details
HUD: 1
Permanently Affixed: 1
Single Section: 1
Titled: 1
With Land: 1
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Ensuite: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Linoleum: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Close Plus 2 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Lake
Street #: 281
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Wilson
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49642
Zip (4): 9724
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $79,095
Current Price: $79,095
Listing Date: 2026-05-10
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Closet; Main Level; Washer Hookup
Manufactured Details: HUD; Permanently Affixed; Single Section; Titled; With Land
Exterior Material: Block; Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Dirt; Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Close Plus 2 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name Length Width Level
Primary Bedroom14.0014.00Main
Primary Bathroom8.0014.00Main
Kitchen14.0014.00Main
Living Room14.0014.00Main
Bathroom 27.714.46Main
Bedroom 211.128.00Main
Bedroom 38.5014.00Main

IDX
Listing Office: TLK Real Estate Inc.
Listing Agent: Frank E. Cargle
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: June - 16 - 2026

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