12860 Merlau Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080 (MLS# 26007138)

12860 Merlau Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080

$749,999

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,580 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active

Current Price: $749,999 List Date: 3/02/2026 Last Modified: 3/15/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your dream home on the shores of Pine Lake! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and waterfront living. Enjoy breathtaking lake views from nearly every room and take advantage of 60 feet of private lake frontage--ideal for swimming, boating, or simply relaxing by the water. The walk-out lower level adds to the home's spacious feel, providing plenty of open areas for entertaining family and friends. Inside, you'll find large bedrooms, newer flooring, fresh paint, and replacement windows that fill the home with natural light. The new roof offers peace of mind, while the new hot tub with a gazebo provides the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy lake views year-round. A two-car garage with EV hookup and additional workshop space ensures plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. With thoughtful upgrades throughout, this beautifully maintained property also comes with a seller provided 1 yr home warranty for the new owners.

Listing Details MLS# 26007138

Location Property Info

County: Barry
Street #: 12860
Street Name: Merlau
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49080
Zip (4): 9328

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.21
Lot Square Footage: 9148
Lot Dimensions: 155x60
Year Built: 1962
Road Frontage: 60
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3456
SqFt Above Grade: 2580
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 972
Building Total SqFt: 3456
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Delton-Kellogg
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Pine Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Pine Lake
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 12-360-006-00
Taxable Value: 226652
SEV: 283100
For Tax Year: 2021
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5879.97
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Zoning: RES
Spec Assessment & Type: No

Remarks Misc

Directions: M-89 E out of Plainwell to Doster Rd to Merlau to the home

Waterfront Options

Water Frontage: 60

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 972
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1512

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Doster Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Prairieville Twp

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2026-03-02
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 290.7

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Welcome to your dream home on the shores of Pine Lake! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and waterfront living. Enjoy breathtaking lake views from nearly every room and take advantage of 60 feet of private lake frontage--ideal for swimming, boating, or simply relaxing by the water. The walk-out lower level adds to the home's spacious feel, providing plenty of open areas for entertaining family and friends. Inside, you'll find large bedrooms, newer flooring, fresh paint, and replacement windows that fill the home with natural light. The new roof offers peace of mind, while the new hot tub with a gazebo provides the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy lake views year-round. A two-car garage with EV hookup and additional workshop space ensures plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. With thoughtful upgrades throughout, this beautifully maintained property also comes with a seller provided 1 yr home warranty for the new owners.
Legal: DIST:12 CITY/MUNI/TWP:PRAIREVILLE TWP SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 07 TWN 01N RNG 10W SEC 7, T1N R10W LOT 6 PLEASANT BEACH PLAT

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Dock: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Metal: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Mini-Split: Yes

Air Conditioning

Mini-Split: Yes
Window Unit(s): Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Full Baths: Yes
Lower Finished SQFT: 972
Total Lower SQFT: 972

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Walk-Out Access: Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows: Yes
Replacement: Yes
Screens: Yes

Kitchen Features

Snack Bar: Yes

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas/Wood Stove: Yes
Generator Hook-up: Yes
Hot Tub Spa: Yes
Vehicle Charging Station: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System Owned: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room: Yes
Gazebo: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Brick; Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Metal Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement; Screens Substructure: Walk-Out Access Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Snack Bar Fireplace: Family Room; Living Room Additional Items: Basement Finished; Garage Door Opener; Gas/Wood Stove; Generator Hook-up; Hot Tub Spa; Vehicle Charging Station; Window Treatments Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Owned; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard; Hot Water; Mini-Split Air Conditioning: Mini-Split; Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Gazebo Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable; See Remarks Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Living Room Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Dining Area Level: Main Family Room Level: Main Bathroom 1 Level: Main Primary Bedroom Level: Upper Primary Bathroom Level: Upper Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Bedroom 4 Level: Upper Recreation Level: Lower

Documents

Boat- Mastercraft X-14V ›

Home Improvements ›

Listing Office: Success Realty West Michigan

Listing Agent: Timothy R Magierka

Last Updated: March - 15 - 2026

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