This home is located in historical Idlewild, Michigan. There are 2 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bath, enclosed porch and a full basement. There is a detached garage also. The home needs some TLC and a new roof but has some good bones and would make an ideal starter home for someone or use as a rental has it had been in the past. Home has been priced accordingly with the repairs that need to be done.
Active
$49,900
690 E Essex, Idlewild, MI 49642
2beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$52/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageEnclosed porchDining room
- 42 days
- 632
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy Randall NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com,
Big River Properties 231-266-8288
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26009524
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 100
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1545001800
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Idlewild #5
Location
- Region: Idlewild
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $52/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $15,515
- Annual tax amount: $734
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved, Unimproved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,057/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900$52/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26009524 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listing removed | $49,900$52/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #67026009524 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900$52/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26009524 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $734 +5.7% | $34,800 +27.9% |
| 2024 | $694 | $27,200 +21.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $22,400 +17.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $19,000 +7.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $17,700 +6.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $16,600 +11.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $14,900 +6.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $14,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $14,000 +4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $13,400 +1.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $13,200 +10.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $11,900 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $12,400 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,100 -9.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $13,400 +11.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $12,000 |
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Neighborhood: 49642
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