Set in the peaceful countryside of Tapiola, MI, this property is an updated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that offers over 3,300 finished square feet of beautifully designed living space on just under nine acres. Located about five miles from Otter Lake, approximately 15 minutes from Chassell, and 20 minutes from Houghton and Michigan Tech. The main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining area, living area, along with an area to remove coats, hats, and boots as you come in from the garage. The kitchen is open and provides all you need for storage and cooking needs. From the living room, the enclosed heated porch, and the deck, you can enjoy beautiful, wooded views that bring the surrounding landscape right into the home. The main floor also includes the primary suite with its attached bath and walk in closet, along with an additional full bathroom. The upstairs level has an open area that can be utilized for an office or extra sleeping area if needed along with a bedroom. The walkout lower level offers an impressive open-concept family and entertaining space, the laundry room, and mechanical room. Two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom are located downstairs, providing excellent space for guests, household members, or flexible use. Outside, the property is fully landscaped and thoughtfully improved for enjoying all that this setting has to offer. With abundant wildlife, gorgeous wooded surroundings, the acreage is ideal for hunting, recreation, and exploring your own land. This property is ready to move into and start making it your own. Come take a look. NOTICE: Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers must inspect & verify all property details. Buyers accept all risks of inaccuracies, including but not limited to, acreage, lot size/location, square footage, & utility availability/costs. Real estate taxes will be reassessed & may change significantly after sale; do not assume your tax bills will match the seller’s. Taxes are not zero. GIS, apps and plat book pages/maps are not surveys. Audio/video recording may occur on the property; entry implies consent to recording. Buyer pre-approval and/or proof of funds documentation to be provided upon request.
Est. $2,177 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 36689 River Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50215848
Oct 20, 2026
Sold
$340,000
$115/sq ft
Sep 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$395,000
$133/sq ft
Aug 15, 2026
Price Changed
$405,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 31, 2026
Price Changed
$414,900
$140/sq ft
Jul 22, 2026
Listed
$429,900
$145/sq ft
Set in the peaceful countryside of Tapiola, MI, this property is an updated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that offers over 3,300 finished square feet of beautifully designed living space on just under nine acres. Located about five miles from Otter Lake, approximately 15 minutes from Chassell, and 20 minutes from Houghton and Michigan Tech. The main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining area, living area, along with an area to remove coats, hats, and boots as you come in from the garage. The kitchen is open and provides all you need for storage and cooking needs. From the living room, the enclosed heated porch, and the deck, you can enjoy beautiful, wooded views that bring the surrounding landscape right into the home. The main floor also includes the primary suite with its attached bath and walk in closet, along with an additional full bathroom. The upstairs level has an open area that can be utilized for an office or extra sleeping area if needed along with a bedroom. The walkout lower level offers an impressive open-concept family and entertaining space, the laundry room, and mechanical room. Two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom are located downstairs, providing excellent space for guests, household members, or flexible use. Outside, the property is fully landscaped and thoughtfully improved for enjoying all that this setting has to offer. With abundant wildlife, gorgeous wooded surroundings, the acreage is ideal for hunting, recreation, and exploring your own land. This property is ready to move into and start making it your own. Come take a look. NOTICE: Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers must inspect & verify all property details. Buyers accept all risks of inaccuracies, including but not limited to, acreage, lot size/location, square footage, & utility availability/costs. Real estate taxes will be reassessed & may change significantly after sale; do not assume your tax bills will match the seller’s. Taxes are not zero. GIS, apps and plat book pages/maps are not surveys. Audio/video recording may occur on the property; entry implies consent to recording. Buyer pre-approval and/or proof of funds documentation to be provided upon request.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10020366
Feb 29, 2016
Sold
$197,000
$66/sq ft
Aug 28, 2015
Listed
$199,900
$67/sq ft
Jun 17, 2014
Sold
$197,000
$66/sq ft
Jun 17, 2014
Price Changed
$199,900
$67/sq ft
Jul 22, 2013
Listed
$164,900
$56/sq ft
Yes you are out in the country, but only 14 miles from MTU. .. what does that mean? Well, a cup of coffee and a few songs on the radio as you cruise into work in Houghton, not to mention lessor taxes, tasty well water and 8+/- acres to roam. This 2004 built home has an extra large 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one of which is a master), and an open living, dining and kitchen floor plan. Kitchen has great Maple Shaker style Homecrest cabinets, home comes with all appliances, Anderson windows in the living areas have fabulous peaceful views. Great spacious entry to allow guests in your front door, and large mudroom area with closet off of attached garage to house all your winter apparel. This home is neither too large or small, and is ready to frame additional walls in the walk out basement to add 2 more bedrooms with egress windows in place and has drains fitted for that future bathroom or sauna, yet leaving more than enough space for storage. Finish the laundry area to also accommodate a craft or exercise equipment as well. Currently the finished area in the lower level was meant to become a movie room, but can be what ever you imagine. There is a wood heating system along with a propane forced air system. Not going to get snowed in here, the current neighbor not only plows the roads and also drives the school bus for a living. .. so getting to town shouldn't be an issue. Fenced garden area (some fencing buried to keep out rabbits), there is a sand pit with fairy house under the pergola, and at least 30 apple trees on property- pies? deer feed? Schedule an appointment today!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10017012
Aug 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2015
Listed
$201,900
$68/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10007702
Jan 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2013
Listed
$213,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 2008
Sold
$185,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 2004
Sold
$12,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,323 (+6.4%)
2024
$4,062 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,877 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,698 (+1.9%)
2021
$3,628 (+8.8%)
2020
$3,334 (+1.8%)
2019
$3,275 (+2.7%)
2018
$3,188 (+4.9%)
2017
$3,039 (+90.0%)
2016
$1,600 (+0.2%)
2015
$1,597 (+3.2%)
2013
$1,547
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.67 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,704
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
010-132-006-60
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 25x28
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces, Garage, Unassigned/General
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Rooms: Entry, Family Room, First Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Utility/Laundry Room, Basement Full Bath, First Flr Full Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Full Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Lavatory
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 8
Roads: City/County, Country, Gravel, Year Round
Frontage: 399
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2025
Total Tax Amount: $4,322
Summer Tax Year: 2025
Summer Tax Amount: $2,407
Winter Tax Year: 2025
Winter Tax Amount: $1,915
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
UTILITIES: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane Tank Leased
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2963
School Information
School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
At Ski Resort Y/N: No
Directions: From M26 / Sharon Avenue intersection go across M26 to the East until you get to the first four way stop, right on Main Street in Hurontown, left outside of Hurontown onto Paradise Road, continue on Paradise Road to Chassell - Painesdale Road intersection, right on Chassell - Painesdale Road, take this until it turns into the Tapiola Road, continue on Tapiola Road until you see N River Road on your right, right on N River Road until you get to "T", go left at the "T" and you will find property on your right.
Side of Street: S
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Portage Twp
Mail City: Chassell
Subdivision: SEC 32 T53N R34W
Municipality: Portage Twp
Area (Municipality): Portage Twp (31024)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,704
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 010-132-006-60
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
No
Around this home
Schools
Houghton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 11.9mi
7/10
Houghton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
8/10
Houghton Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
8/10
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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 92° 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
Chassell, MI • 49916
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Chassell. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.