The possibilities with this country home are endless! The 3 bedroom 2 bath home features an open concept kitchen with lots of storage space and a pantry right around the corner! Home has well & septic. Enjoy nearly 40 acres of semi wooded land perfect for hunting and a 20x70 pole barn. Don't miss out on this beautiful piece of northern Michigan!
Enjoy country living just a short drive from town! This 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home (1990 Manufactured) had an addition complete in 2004, has a 20x70 pole building, several ponds & sits on almost 40 acres. Features include wood laminate & tile flooring, some newer windows, tongue & groove entry & jetted tub in the master bath. Master bath needs a little finish work to make it your own.
Public Records
Mar 13, 1996
Sold
$65,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,039 (−41.6%)
2024
$1,779 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,697 (+5.2%)
2022
$1,612 (+22.0%)
2021
$1,321 (+1.2%)
2020
$1,305 (+4.2%)
2019
$1,253 (+9.3%)
2018
$1,146 (+7.1%)
2017
$1,070 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,060 (−4.1%)
2015
$1,105 (+2.5%)
2014
$1,078 (+3.0%)
2013
$1,047
Tax history for 5687 Cathro Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,039 (−41.6%)
2024
$1,779 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,697 (+5.2%)
2022
$1,612 (+22.0%)
2021
$1,321 (+1.2%)
2020
$1,305 (+4.2%)
2019
$1,253 (+9.3%)
2018
$1,146 (+7.1%)
2017
$1,070 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,060 (−4.1%)
2015
$1,105 (+2.5%)
2014
$1,078 (+3.0%)
2013
$1,047
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alpena County
APN
042-036-000-325-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Oven, Range, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Tile, Simulated Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,340
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Acreage
Current Use: Hunting
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 39 acres
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 39
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Alpena
High School District: Alpena
High School: Alpena
Location Information
Directions: Long Rapids to Cathro house on right hand side
Subdivision Name: T32N R7E
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: —
Lot Size: 39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Alpena County
APN: 042-036-000-325-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Besser Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.0mi
7/10
Thunder Bay Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
6/10
Alpena High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alpena, MI • 49707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.