$375,000
Bitely, MI 49309
MLS# 26004187
4 beds | 5 baths | 2891 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to 6878 N Croswell Avenue in Bitely--an exceptional 2014-built ranch offering 3,521 square feet of fully finished living space, thoughtfully designed for flexibility, privacy, and year-round comfort. Impeccably maintained and in like-new condition, this property blends modern craftsmanship with functional design, making it well suited for full-time living, multi-generational arrangements, or income-producing potential. The main residence features an open, inviting floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath. The kitchen serves as the centerpiece--finished with granite countertops, a massive center island with stainless top, prep sink, wine fridge, and a full appliance package--designed for both entertaining and daily living. Neutral paint tones, quality flooring, and consistent, well-kept finishes reflect clear pride of ownership throughout.
Details
Maps
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 8 Mile & 9 Mile
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Merrill Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 129.71
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 49x78x92x63x180x255x243
Road Frontage: 250
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3521
SqFt Above Grade: 2891
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1065
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 502
Building Total SqFt: 4458
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: White Cloud
Elementary School: White Cloud Elementary School
High School: White Cloud High School
Middle School: White Cloud Junior High School
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1
Lot Square Footage: 43560
Year Built: 2014
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 109987
SEV: 137800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1233
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: Res
Tax ID #: 06-19-200-012
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 6878 N Croswell Avenue in Bitely--an exceptional 2014-built ranch offering 3,521 square feet of fully finished living space, thoughtfully designed for flexibility, privacy, and year-round comfort. Impeccably maintained and in like-new condition, this property blends modern craftsmanship with functional design, making it well suited for full-time living, multi-generational arrangements, or income-producing potential.
The main residence features an open, inviting floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath. The kitchen serves as the centerpiece--finished with granite countertops, a massive center island with stainless top, prep sink, wine fridge, and a full appliance package--designed for both entertaining and daily living. Neutral paint tones, quality flooring, and consistent, well-kept finishes reflect clear pride of ownership throughout.
Legal: COM 410 FT N OF E 1/4 COR TH N 250 FT W 261 FT M/L TO C/L CROSWELL AVE SE'LY ALG SD C/L TO PT 396 FT N & 180 FT W OF E 1/4 COR E 15 FT N 85D 09'E 165.59 FT TO POB SEC 19 T15N R13W
Lot Description
Adj. to Public Land: 1
Level: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Sink: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Geothermal: 1
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 4
Main Full Baths: 3
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 3734
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 85
Total Basement SQFT: 422
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Garden Window: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 30x40
Outbuilding 1 Heated: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Newaygo
Street #: 6878
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Croswell
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49309
Zip (4): 9797
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $375,000
Current Price: $375,000
Listing Date: 2026-02-05
Remarks Misc
Directions: Comstock N to 8 Mile, E on 8 Mile to Croswell, N on Croswell to home.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement; Sink
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Level
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Garden Window
Fireplace: Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Guest Quarters
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Geothermal; Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es)
Landscape: Ground Cover
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Heated
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The primary suite and additional baths offer generous space and timeless design. The fully finished lower level expands the home's versatility with a spacious family room, full bath, and a bonus room currently used as a bedroom--ideal for guests, hobbies, or flexible workspace needs.
What truly separates this property is the attached private living quarters--approximately 992 square feet with its own entrance (or accessible through the garage). This self-contained space includes an open-concept layout, full kitchen, generous bedroom, walk-in shower, stackable washer/dryer, and air conditioning. Whether used for extended family, guests, or short- or long-term rental income, it provides meaningful independence without sacrificing connection.
Comfort and efficiency are built into the foundation of this home with a geothermal heating system paired with central air, delivering consistent year-round climate control with long-term energy savings. Modern mechanicals and solid 2014 construction provide confidence and peace of mind.
Surrounded by some of Northern Michigan's most desirable recreation, the property offers close proximity to Manistee National Forest, Benton Lake, and the South Branch of the Pere Marquette River--renowned for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Snowmobile and ORV trails are nearby, making this a true four-season destination.
Whether you're seeking a primary residence with flexibility, a recreational retreat, or a property with built-in income potential, this home stands apart.
Listing Office: LPT Realty
Listing Agent: Kevin M Yoder
Last Updated: March - 25 - 2026
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