281 E Wilson Drive, Idlewild, MI 49642

New Listing
$79,095
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 798 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,375 Status: Active
Current Price: $79,095 List Date: 6/16/2026 Last Modified: 6/16/2026

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 26029789

Location Property Info

County
Lake
Street #
281
Street Direction
E
Street Name
Wilson
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
49642
Zip (4)
9724

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.15
Lot Square Footage
6375
Lot Dimensions
29ft x 99.7ft x 176ft x187.3
Year Built
2001
Road Frontage
392.3
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
798
SqFt Above Grade
798
Building Total SqFt
798
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Baldwin
Elementary School
Baldwin Elementary School
Middle School
Baldwin Junior High School
High School
Baldwin Senior High School
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Total Fireplaces
0
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0
# of Outbuildings
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
15-730-024-01
Taxable Value
16376
SEV
23500
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
774
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
none
Zoning
Residential
Homestead %
0

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
3
Main Full Baths
2
Main Level SQFT
798

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

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.

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes

Street Type

Dirt
Yes
Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Closet
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Exterior Material

Block
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Shingle
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Manufactured Details

HUD
Yes
Permanently Affixed
Yes
Single Section
Yes
Titled
Yes
With Land
Yes

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Eating Area
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Ensuite
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Linoleum
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Close Plus 2 Days
Yes

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 NameLengthWidthLevel
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

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: TLK Real Estate Inc.
Listing Agent: Frank E. Cargle
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 16 - 2026
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