Rare, move-in-ready Up North retreat that can also function as a year-round home! On 20 acres just 16 miles from Marquette, with Sand River frontage, state-land access, multiple outbuildings, off-grid systems, recent improvements, and recreational versatility!
Discover the best of Upper Michigan living! Set on 20 private acres with approximately 1/4 mile of Sand River frontage, this well-maintained property offers year-round living, recreational opportunities, and the classic charm of an Up North retreat. The property is located on a maintained year-round road and is surrounded to the east by approximately 3,000 acres of state land.
The 2 bed, 1 bath ranch-style home is approximately 1,200 square feet and features a large addition, extensive interior updates, and warm knotty-pine tongue-and-groove finishes throughout. A bedroom with a 48-by-32-inch egress window and a new closet in the primary bedroom were added in 2025.
The kitchen was updated six to ten years ago, and the bathroom was updated in 2023. Additional features include an enclosed front porch ideal for storing outdoor gear, a recently painted deck, a metal roof installed in 2008, a wood stove added in 2008, and two propane heat systems in 2018.
The home's utilities have been thoughtfully maintained for comfortable off-grid living. A new well was drilled in 2025, along with new plumbing and a water heater. The solar electrical system is supported by a propane automatic-start generator installed in 2025, which includes a 10-year warranty.
A detached rec room cabin offers approximately 400 square feet of additional entertaining space. The building includes a kitchen, sauna, and room for darts/gatherings. It also has its own well. This flexible space could serve as a hobby area, entertainment room, gym, etc.
Outdoor improvements include a 25-by-31-foot pole building with a gravel floor, five additional storage sheds, an outhouse, and a maintained shooting-range area. The property has marked corners, a well-maintained access path to the Sand River, and a cleared walking and recreational trail around the acreage that is also suitable for four-wheelers.
The land has previously been used as a maple syrup sugar bush, and perennial plantings add seasonal color around the home. The Sand River provides a peaceful place to relax at the end of the day, with opportunities for trout fishing. With extensive acreage, nearby state land, river frontage, trails, outbuildings, and dependable backup systems, this property is suited for hunting, fishing, recreation, homesteading, or full-time living.
Starlink service has worked well for the previous owners; buyers would need to establish their own service and obtain equipment as applicable. A cell signal booster is included. Offered at $300,000, under 2026 appraised value, this property presents a rare opportunity to own a private, well-equipped Upper Michigan retreat with year-round potential and exceptional recreational access!
