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    VL Elm Street, Merritt, MI 49667

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    $49,900

    Vacant Lot/Land - Merritt, MI

    Lot size:
    0.85 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 5, 2025
    Days on Market:
    277
    Last Refresh:
    May 8 at 7:06 pm

    Property Features for VL Elm Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Metes and Bounds
    Exterior features
    None, Countryside View
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.85 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    450.97

    Utilities

    Water front features
    River, Waterfront
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Tamara McLeod Helsel
    Tamara McLeod Helsel

    Listing agent Tamara McLeod Helsel

    Listing office City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan 200 S Main St., Lake City, MI

    Listing date Aug 5, 2025

    MLS# 1937232 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 618 feet of private river frontage on the West Branch of the Muskegon River.
    • 10 untouched parcels forming a secluded peninsula.
    • Private road (Elm Road) access to each lot.
    • Located in the River Lawn Subdivision.
    • Natural artesian well on the property.
    • Professionally surveyed with visible markers; Plat Map and Survey available.

    Overview

    Located between Lake City and Houghton Lake, this Northern Michigan property features 10 parcels forming a secluded peninsula. The land includes 618 feet of private river frontage on both sides of the West Branch of the Muskegon River. A private road, Elm Road, provides access to each lot while maintaining the secluded feel of the land. The property also features a natural artesian well. Located in the River Lawn Subdivision, the property has been professionally surveyed with visible markers in place. Plat Map and Survey are available. The 0.85-acre lot offers potential for a dream cabin, a quiet escape, or an investment opportunity.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

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    City
    Merritt
    County
    Missaukee
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -84.9205939
    Latitude
    44.3331808

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Recreation land - Untouched land with private river frontage in Missaukee County.
    Where is this recreation land located?
    The property is located at VL Elm Street Merritt, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $49,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 618 feet of private river frontage on the West Branch of the Muskegon River.; 10 untouched parcels forming a secluded peninsula.; Private road (Elm Road) access to each lot.
    (231) 920-6422
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    Listing Contact
    Tamara McLeod Helsel
    Tamara McLeod Helsel
    Real Estate License ID: 6502410127
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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