12860 Merlau Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080

$729,999
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,580 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active
Current Price: $729,999 List Date: 3/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/22/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the best of waterfront living on Pine Lake with this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Featuring 60 feet of private frontage and an exceptional sand-bottom swimming area, you'll enjoy clear, inviting water right from your own shoreline and stunning lake views from nearly every room. The walk-out lower level offers great space for entertaining, while inside you'll find large bedrooms, new flooring, fresh paint, and updated windows that bring in abundant natural light. Recent improvements include a new roof for peace of mind, plus a new hot tub and gazebo--perfect for relaxing year-round. The two-car garage includes an EV hookup and extra workshop space for storage or hobbies. Thoughtfully maintained and move-in ready, this home also includes a seller-provided one-year home warranty....See a complete list of home improvements and additional offerings in the documents section.

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
282.95

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Experience the best of waterfront living on Pine Lake with this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Featuring 60 feet of private frontage and an exceptional sand-bottom swimming area, you'll enjoy clear, inviting water right from your own shoreline and stunning lake views from nearly every room. The walk-out lower level offers great space for entertaining, while inside you'll find large bedrooms, new flooring, fresh paint, and updated windows that bring in abundant natural light. Recent improvements include a new roof for peace of mind, plus a new hot tub and gazebo--perfect for relaxing year-round. The two-car garage includes an EV hookup and extra workshop space for storage or hobbies. Thoughtfully maintained and move-in ready, this home also includes a seller-provided one-year home warranty....See a complete list of home improvements and additional offerings in the documents section.
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

Close Of Escrow
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: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevel
Living RoomMain
KitchenMain
Dining AreaMain
Family RoomMain
Bathroom 1Main
Primary BedroomUpper
Primary BathroomUpper
Bedroom 2Upper
Bedroom 3Upper
Bedroom 4Upper
RecreationLower

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Success Realty West Michigan
Listing Agent: Timothy R Magierka
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 22 - 2026
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