New Price/Seller Will Consider Offers! Spectacular Upper Peninsula Farm with River Frontage! This stunning setting is located merely 13 miles +/- from the City of Houghton which is home to Michigan Tech University. The property boasts approximately 49 acres of mostly tillable field with ample frontage on the North Branch of the Otter River! This river provides a great place to relax, fish, or even sometimes take a swim as the occupants have enjoyed for generations! The property has a classic old farm house with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and even has a wood burning stove to go along with the existing oil furnace. The base is here to improve upon or occupy while growing into the property. There is also a large detached garage, secondary shop/garage, pole building (30'x78'), and a traditional Finnish sauna! The property has the land/fields ready for hay making, livestock, additional buildings, or simply to enjoy the awesome views! The river is really what sets this property a part from others with great fishing holes and a super attraction for wildlife. The property is located in the Houghton-Portage Township School District and is not far the conveniences of the Houghton/Hancock area. NOTICE: Taxes are subject to change (possibly significant) & property will be reassessed by the municipality after sale is completed. Taxes are not zero. Sellers may have audio/video recording devices present on property and buyers and agents consent to being recorded by entering property. OFFERS: 72 hours response time requested on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer submission & response deadlines.
New Price/Seller Will Consider Offers! Spectacular Upper Peninsula Farm with River Frontage! This stunning setting is located merely 13 miles +/- from the City of Houghton which is home to Michigan Tech University. The property boasts approximately 49 acres of mostly tillable field with ample frontage on the North Branch of the Otter River! This river provides a great place to relax, fish, or even sometimes take a swim as the occupants have enjoyed for generations! The property has a classic old farm house with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and even has a wood burning stove to go along with the existing oil furnace. The base is here to improve upon or occupy while growing into the property. There is also a large detached garage, secondary shop/garage, pole building (30'x78'), and a traditional Finnish sauna! The property has the land/fields ready for hay making, livestock, additional buildings, or simply to enjoy the awesome views! The river is really what sets this property a part from others with great fishing holes and a super attraction for wildlife. The property is located in the Houghton-Portage Township School District and is not far the conveniences of the Houghton/Hancock area. NOTICE: Taxes are subject to change (possibly significant) & property will be reassessed by the municipality after sale is completed. Taxes are not zero. Sellers may have audio/video recording devices present on property and buyers and agents consent to being recorded by entering property. OFFERS: 72 hours response time requested on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer submission & response deadlines.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,702 (+5.0%)
2024
$1,621 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,546
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,247
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,247
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
010-132-005-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
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
Chassell, MI • 49916
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Chassell. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 36841 River Rd
$367,170
$22K under list price of $389K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $425K.