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54 E 72nd Street

Idlewild, MI 49642

3 beds
2 baths
988 sqft
9,002 sqft lot
$101 per sqft
1998 build
– on site

Welcome to the ''Back 40 of Idlewild'' at 54 E 72nd St, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering the perfect blend of comfort, space, and recreational opportunities. Nestled across the street from 12,000 acres of National Forest, this property is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The home offers a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, large windows that let in abundant natural light, and a cozy fireplace. Its open floor plan includes an eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, a convenient main floor laundry room, and lots of closet storage. The three bedrooms are well-sized, and both bathrooms feature tub/shower combos. Recent updates include a new roof installed in December 2021, newer siding, and a 5' well with a new tank and pump updated in Septembe 2024. Outside, the inviting front porch and side deck provide peaceful spaces to relax, while the high-and-dry lot includes the slab from a previous garage, offering future potential. This property is perfectly situated just five minutes from Downtown Idlewild, known for its rich cultural history as the "Black Eden," and ten minutes from Baldwin, where you'll find additional shopping and dining options. Idlewild and Lake County together create a haven for outdoor recreation, offering 156 lakes and 46 rivers and streams for fishing, boating, and kayaking. With 200,000 acres of public land, the area is ideal for hunting, trail riding, snowmobiling, and ORV adventures. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity, this home delivers comfort and convenience, surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty and endless outdoor activities. Schedule your private showing today and discover all that 54 E 72nd St and Idlewild have to offer!

Listing courtesy of MICHRIC / Jim Vanas / Legacy Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 22, 2024 •

MLS# 24060541 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1998
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Foundation Details:

None
Building Features:

None
Window Features:

Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
Patio And Porch Features:

None
Accessibility Features:

No
Direction Faces:

None
Roof:

None
Stories:

1
Basement:

No
Basement:

Crawl Space
Basement:

No
Common Walls:

None
Building Area Total:

988.0
Exterior Material -Vinyl Siding:

true
Roofing -Shingle:

true

Interior

Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring:

None
Total Fireplaces:

1.0
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace -Wood Burning:

true

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

988.0
Main Level SqFt:

988.0

Location

Directions:

Just E of Corner on Forman Rd & 72nd streets.
Cross Street:

Forman Rd
Latitude:

43.857865
Longitude:

-85.800082

The Property

Parcel Number:

15-616-022-00
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

No
Lot Features:

Rolling Hills
Lot Size SqFt:

9002.0
Lot Size Acres:

0.21
Lot Size Area:

0.21
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Topography:

None
Waterfront:

false
View:

None
View:

No
Exterior Features:

Porch(es), Deck(s)
Fencing:

None
Inclusions:

None
Zoning:

None
Zoning Description:

Residential
Current Use:

None
Possible Use:

None
Frontage Type:

None
Waterfront:

No
Road Frontage:

88.0
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Year:

2023.0
Tax Legal Description:

LOTS 22 TO 25 INC BLK 116 IDLEWILD TERRACE #4.
Tax Annual Amount:

386.0
Tax Assessed Value:

13193
Taxable Value:

13193.0
Annual Property Taxes:

386.0

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

3
Main Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2.0
Partial Baths:

None
Full Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Branded:

None
Terms Available -VA Loan:

true

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

true
Heating:

Forced Air
Heat Type -Forced Air:

true

Utilities

Electric:

None
Sewer:

Septic Tank
Sewer/Septic System:

true
Water Source:

Well
Well:

true

Appliances

Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Water Heater -Electric:

true

Schools

Elementary School District:

None
Middle Or Jr High School District:

None
High School District:

Baldwin

The Community

Subdivision:

Idlewild Terrace 4
Senior Community:

No
Pool Private:

No
Spa Features:

None
Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

No
Carport Spaces:

None
Parking Total:

None

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$100,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$535
Taxes	$32
Insurance	$27
Utilities	$134 See report
Total	$728/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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