Welcome to your cozy home in the country! With over 400 feet on the Laughing Whitefish River you'll have a quiet retreat to call home. Located 19 minutes from Chocolay, you could work in Marquette and escape to the country every day! If you have school age kids they could walk to school. .. the AuTrain-Onota School is a short walk away. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a vaulted wood ceiling in the living, dining, and kitchen area of the home. The stone wood burning fireplace is a lovely and warming focal point to gather around. Hard wood parquet floors in most of the home add warmth and beauty. The larger, primary bedroom has it's own ensuite bath. The home and large 3 car garage were built in 1989. It was used as a successful vacation rental by the sellers and can be used as such by new owners. Onota Township zoning is "town development" which allows vacation rentals. In the warmer months you'll spend most of your time on the large deck overlooking the Laughing Whitefish when your not fishing or just enjoying sitting on the banks of the river. In fact, this home can be your jumping off point for exploring the wild woods, trails, streams, creeks and Lake Superior all within a walk, bike ride, snowmobile or atv ride away. So much to explore from Grand Island, Munising, Pictured Rocks Nat's Lakeshore, Valley Spur. .. can't list them all, but if you like to hike, mountain bike, alpine or nordic ski, hunt, fish, kayak, pretty much anything. .. you'll not run out of fun things to do in any season! Come check out this quiet, cozy country home with Laughing Whitefish frontage conveniently located a short drive to Marquette. .. just waiting for it's new owners! Please note that Property Taxes will change with sale. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage, lot size/dimensions, and age are approximate. Buyer must verify the information and bears all risk for inaccuracies. Acreage and lot dimensions from ONX Hunt. All offers due Sunday, February 1 at 3 pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
1.43 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by FRIDA WAARA• RE/MAX 1ST REALTY
•906-225-1136 (broker)
•callremax1st@remaxmarquette.com (broker)
Bought with CRAIG HEINONEN• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
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Market trends in 49822, MI
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
83.6%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$163K
$48 MoM
Avg. days on market
59d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 1468 Karvonen Rd
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50198381
Mar 6, 2026
Sold
$290,100
$302/sq ft
Feb 18, 2026
Pending
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Feb 2, 2026
Contingent
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Jan 28, 2026
Listed
$270,000
$281/sq ft
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Welcome to your cozy home in the country! With over 400 feet on the Laughing Whitefish River you'll have a quiet retreat to call home. Located 19 minutes from Chocolay, you could work in Marquette and escape to the country every day! If you have school age kids they could walk to school. .. the AuTrain-Onota School is a short walk away. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a vaulted wood ceiling in the living, dining, and kitchen area of the home. The stone wood burning fireplace is a lovely and warming focal point to gather around. Hard wood parquet floors in most of the home add warmth and beauty. The larger, primary bedroom has it's own ensuite bath. The home and large 3 car garage were built in 1989. It was used as a successful vacation rental by the sellers and can be used as such by new owners. Onota Township zoning is "town development" which allows vacation rentals. In the warmer months you'll spend most of your time on the large deck overlooking the Laughing Whitefish when your not fishing or just enjoying sitting on the banks of the river. In fact, this home can be your jumping off point for exploring the wild woods, trails, streams, creeks and Lake Superior all within a walk, bike ride, snowmobile or atv ride away. So much to explore from Grand Island, Munising, Pictured Rocks Nat's Lakeshore, Valley Spur. .. can't list them all, but if you like to hike, mountain bike, alpine or nordic ski, hunt, fish, kayak, pretty much anything. .. you'll not run out of fun things to do in any season! Come check out this quiet, cozy country home with Laughing Whitefish frontage conveniently located a short drive to Marquette. .. just waiting for it's new owners! Please note that Property Taxes will change with sale. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage, lot size/dimensions, and age are approximate. Buyer must verify the information and bears all risk for inaccuracies. Acreage and lot dimensions from ONX Hunt. All offers due Sunday, February 1 at 3 pm.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10011193
Oct 28, 2015
Sold
$110,000
$115/sq ft
Nov 1, 2013
Listed
$130,000
$135/sq ft
Own a piece of paradise next to the Laughing Whitefish River. This year round home, next to the snowmobile trail features 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms including a master suite and a fireplace that will keep you cozy no matter what the weather. Finished with quality: ceramic tile, parquet wood floors, new furnace in October 2013 and a kitchen with space and appliances to host a family feast. Fruit trees in the yard and a detached 3 car garage for toys and tools, plus RV hook up and a security light. All this just 20 minutes from Marquette or Munising and just 5 minutes from Lake Superior.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10011175
Nov 2, 2014
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$146/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10005393
Jul 28, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jul 30, 2012
Listed
$135,000
$141/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10000201
Jul 20, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2009
Listed
$144,900
$151/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10001727
Jul 20, 2012
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2009
Listed
$144,900
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$942 (−65.5%)
2024
$2,731 (+5.5%)
2023
$2,589 (+8.7%)
2022
$2,381 (+1.5%)
2021
$2,346 (+2.6%)
2020
$2,287 (+4.2%)
2019
$2,194 (+3.2%)
2018
$2,127 (+3.8%)
2017
$2,049 (−1.3%)
2016
$2,077 (+445.1%)
2015
$381 (−71.0%)
2013
$1,313
Tax history for 1468 Karvonen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$942 (−65.5%)
2024
$2,731 (+5.5%)
2023
$2,589 (+8.7%)
2022
$2,381 (+1.5%)
2021
$2,346 (+2.6%)
2020
$2,287 (+4.2%)
2019
$2,194 (+3.2%)
2018
$2,127 (+3.8%)
2017
$2,049 (−1.3%)
2016
$2,077 (+445.1%)
2015
$381 (−71.0%)
2013
$1,313
*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
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Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alger County
APN
007-210-016-00
Parking Spaces
—
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 Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 35'x26'
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 3
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener, Workshop
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces, Garage, Lighted
Interior
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Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Living Room, Utility/Laundry Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, First Flr Full Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Full Bathroom, Eat-In Kitchen