Sold for $300,300

$300,300

4553 S Paradise Rd, Merritt, MI 49667

2beds

1,342sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1975

0.64 Acres Lot

$301,800 Zestimate^®

$224/sqft

$1,944 Estimated rent

Home value

$301,800

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,944/mo

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What's special

Cedar log cabinMuskegon riverQuiet private roadFull finished walk-out basement

This beautiful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 1+ story cedar log cabin with a full finished walk-out basement sits right on the Muskegon River, just a 25-minute drive from Houghton Lake, 30 minutes to Lake City, or 1 hour from Traverse City. Nestled near the end of a quiet private road and only steps from the water and forest trails, peace and tranquility await you. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, this property is an excellent investment opportunity or the perfect getaway for personal use. Enjoy the fresh air and stunning views as the river gently flows by. Whether you love hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or hunting, this is truly a nature lover’s paradise. A 24kW backup generator provides peace of mind during any power outage, so you can relax and unwind without worry. Sellers are willing to share financials with qualified buyers and assist with a smooth transition into your own Airbnb/VRBO portfolio.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 96
Dimensions: 8 x 12

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 198
Dimensions: 11 x 18

Bedroom 3

Level: Lower
Area: 99
Dimensions: 9 x 11

Primary bathroom

Features: Shared

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 391
Dimensions: 23 x 17

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 x 8

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 322
Dimensions: 23 x 14

Heating

Hot Water, Propane, Fireplace(s)

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Loft, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds
Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms,Finished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,342
Total interior livable area: 1,342 sqft
Finished area above ground: 770
Finished area below ground: 572

Property

Parking

Parking features: None, Gravel, Private

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Dock
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: River
Body of water: Muskegon River
Frontage type: Waterfront
Frontage length: 106

Lot

Size: 0.64 Acres
Dimensions: 136 x 155 x 106 x 135
Features: Cleared, Level, Sloped, Bluff, Subdivided

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 00355007000 & 07900
Zoning description: Residential
Other equipment: Dish TV

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Log Cabin
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Log, Full Log
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1975

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Not Applicable
Water conservation: Not Applicable

Community & neighborhood

Community

Community features: None

Location

Region: Merritt
Subdivision: Paradise Bend No.2

HOA & financial

HOA

Services included: None

Other

Other facts

Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Price range: $300.3K - $300.3K
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Ownership type: Private Owner

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/1/2026	Sold	$300,300-11.7%$224/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1940348 Report a problem
2/19/2026	Pending sale	$340,000$253/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1940348 Report a problem
11/7/2025	Listed for sale	$340,000-1.4%$253/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1940348 Report a problem
10/20/2025	Listing removed	$345,000$257/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate #25026276 Report a problem
6/4/2025	Listed for sale	$345,000+4.9%$257/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25026276 Report a problem
7/24/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: WWMLS #201830155 Report a problem
6/20/2024	Listed for sale	$329,000$245/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201830155 Report a problem