100 acres of diverse rural land in desirable Portage Township in Houghton County. The front of the property is mostly open, rolling land that was formerly used as hayfields from turn of the century dairy farm. The long driveway leads to an old farmhouse of no value. The old homesite and outbuildings features beautiful views over the a nice, wide stretch of the Otter River that flows through the property. Enjoy fishing and swimming in the sandy bottom clear waters of the river, with over 1,200 feet of river frontage within the property. The back 60 acres is mostly wild forestland, where you can find just about any type of wildlife that exist here in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The acreage is adjacent to thousands and thousands of acres of CFA lands for additional recreational opportunities. Year round county road access with power and phone available. This property has it all!
Vacant landProperty Type
100 acresLot Size
$2,623Price/Acres
Listed by JOSH STEIN• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
Bought with JOSH STEIN• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
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Market trends in 49916, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$355K
$12K MoM
Avg. days on market
44d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
11
3 MoM
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Sale history for 35367 N River Rd
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #10055740
Aug 5, 2015
Sold
$89,500
Jun 29, 2015
Listed
$89,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,919 (+5.0%)
2024
$1,828 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,743 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,662 (+2.0%)
2021
$1,628 (+6.0%)
2020
$1,536 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,508 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,470 (−3.8%)
2017
$1,528 (+79.0%)
2016
$854 (+0.4%)
2015
$851 (+125.1%)
2013
$378
Tax history for 35367 N River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,919 (+5.0%)
2024
$1,828 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,743 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,662 (+2.0%)
2021
$1,628 (+6.0%)
2020
$1,536 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,508 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,470 (−3.8%)
2017
$1,528 (+79.0%)
2016
$854 (+0.4%)
2015
$851 (+125.1%)
2013
$378
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
010-005-009-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Vacant Land
Lot Information
Water Body Name: Otter River
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 660*2640*330*1980*1320*
Lot Size Acres: 100
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Not Available
Location
Schools Information
School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
Location Information
Directions: From Feed Mill Café in Tapiola, W on S River Rd 1 mile, then N on N River Road just less than 1/2 mile to prop on Left. Long driveway, 4x4 truck recommended if driving all the way back to river.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: —
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 010-005-009-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Houghton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 13.3mi
7/10
Houghton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.1mi
8/10
Houghton Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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