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20128 Merritt Ave, Chippewa Lake, MI, 49320

--beds
1baths
1,200sqft
$324,900
$271price/sqft
$2,193/moest. monthly cost
$87,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautiful 30x40 pole Barndominium with 1,200 square feet of open floorplan, kitchen, bath and workshop in pole building. Has overhangs on both sides for entertaining. Has 70' of water frontage and huge yard. Call a Realtor today to see this one.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2024

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Barndominium
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: None

Basement

  • Basement: Slab

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating

  • Heating features: Space Heater

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,200
  • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5403057101003

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Lake
  • Waterbody name: Chippewa Lake

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.78 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: irregular

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Lightning
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Mecosta County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,642$19,704
Home Insurance *$112$1,344
Property Taxes $251$3,012
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$2,193$26,316
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$75,188/yr
40% on housing$65,790/yr
45% on housing$58,480/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.0%
5.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$271This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49320
Mecosta County$158

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49320$218
Mecosta County$148

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-23Listed for sale$350,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRandy Ostrander
BrokerageLake and Lodge Realty LLC

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