Tucked into the heart of Merrill, this home offers the kind of potential and practicality that first-time buyers and downsizers are constantly searching for. Just a short walk to Merrill’s Normal Park for summer gazebo concerts or farmers market, 709 N. Poplar Street combines solid bones, manageable living space, and a hard to find fully fenced backyard that creates room to relax, entertain, garden, or let pets play freely. Inside, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a home that already has the important features buyers want. The heated detached garage is a standout feature for anyone who loves working on vehicles, building projects, woodworking, hobbies, or simply wants a year-round workshop space in Wisconsin winters. Additional highlights include a screened gazebo, 3 apple trees and rhubarb, a newer yard barn, Natural Gas Grill and permanent Christmas lights. Located close to Merrill’s parks, schools, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this property makes it easy to enjoy the lifestyle that keeps people choosing Merrill: affordability, community feel, less traffic, and access to the outdoor recreation Central Wisconsin is known for. Whether you’re looking for your first home, a place to simplify life, or a property with room for projects and possibilities, this one deserves a look. Updates include: 2018 – furnace, central air, roof, windows, siding, seamless gutters, water heater; 2026 – washer, gas dryer; 2024 – microwave. Newer yard barn, Natural Gas Grill and permanent Christmas lights are also included.