Location Location Location!! Secluded, Private, Wooded, yet close to civilization!! A retreat just 10 minutes outside of Downtown Alpena! Year round living in this 900 sq. ft. Log Cabin featuring post/beam detail, fully insulated, baseboard electric heat, woodburning stove, full kitchen w/ appliances including a gas stove, laundry rm & full bath, plus a huge master bedrm w/ massive closet space. Outdoors is scenic on your 10 heavily wooded acres w/ two deer blinds & a huge 2.5 car detached garage. If wildlife is what you seek you will find it here! Deer, fox, turkey, squirrels, birds, raccoon, all within viewing of your front porch! The drive to this property takes you through Downtown Alpena, past Thunder Bay & into the wide open wilderness! Located along a private drive off the main road of Misery Bay is where this retreat can be found. Only two other residents live/own property along this dead end private drive. Come to Alpena to find your Home Sweet Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bridget Robidoux• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Roch
Location Location Location!! Secluded, Private, Wooded, yet close to civilization!! A retreat just 10 minutes outside of Downtown Alpena! Year round living in this 900 sq. ft. Log Cabin featuring post/beam detail, fully insulated, baseboard electric heat, woodburning stove, full kitchen w/ appliances including a gas stove, laundry rm & full bath, plus a huge master bedrm w/ massive closet space. Outdoors is scenic on your 10 heavily wooded acres w/ two deer blinds & a huge 2.5 car detached garage. If wildlife is what you seek you will find it here! Deer, fox, turkey, squirrels, birds, raccoon, all within viewing of your front porch! The drive to this property takes you through Downtown Alpena, past Thunder Bay & into the wide open wilderness! Located along a private drive off the main road of Misery Bay is where this retreat can be found. Only two other residents live/own property along this dead end private drive. Come to Alpena to find your Home Sweet Home!
REALCOMP #216007634
Jun 14, 2016
Sold
$62,000
$69/sq ft
Jan 25, 2016
Listed
$69,900
$78/sq ft
REALCOMP #58031277361
Jun 14, 2016
Sold
$62,000
$69/sq ft
Jan 25, 2016
Listed
$69,900
$78/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21006804
Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$89/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #31229316
Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$89/sq ft
REALCOMP #215011889
Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$89/sq ft
WWMLS #290179
May 7, 2014
Listed
$69,900
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 2006
Sold
$44,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$553 (−55.6%)
2024
$1,246 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,188 (+2.7%)
2022
$1,157 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,123 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,109 (+4.0%)
2019
$1,066 (+2.3%)
2018
$1,042 (+18.5%)
2017
$879 (+26.5%)
2016
$695 (−3.9%)
2015
$723 (+3.0%)
2014
$702 (+6,920.0%)
2013
$10
Tax history for 6498 Misery Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$553 (−55.6%)
2024
$1,246 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,188 (+2.7%)
2022
$1,157 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,123 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,109 (+4.0%)
2019
$1,066 (+2.3%)
2018
$1,042 (+18.5%)
2017
$879 (+26.5%)
2016
$695 (−3.9%)
2015
$723 (+3.0%)
2014
$702 (+6,920.0%)
2013
$10
*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
10 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
920
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alpena County
APN
014-017-000-400-03
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Entry
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 20
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Laminate
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Laminate
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 1 Level: Entry
Bathroom 1 Length: 8
Bathroom 1 Width: 8
Dining/Kitchen Information
Breakfast Nook Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 12
Breakfast Nook Level: Entry
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 8 x 8
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Laundry Room Level: Entry
Laundry Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Cedar, Wood
Foundation Type: Crawl, Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 2006
Lot Information
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 10
Roads: City/County
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Summer Tax Year: 2014
Summer Tax Amount: $319
Winter Tax Year: 2014
Winter Tax Amount: $384
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric, Other
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Wall/Window A/C
Heating System: Baseboard, Other-See Remarks
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=900
School Information
School District: Alpena Public Schools
School District: Alpena Public Schools
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Alpena Twp
Mail City: Alpena
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Alpena Twp
Area (Municipality): Alpena Twp (04001)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Alpena County
APN: 014-017-000-400-03
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MI Real Source
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Community School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
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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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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