Tucked away on 3.16 peaceful acres in Onota Township, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a beautiful blend of nature, river frontage, and usable outdoor space. With approximately 140 feet on the Laughing Whitefish River, the property provides a serene setting where the clearing toward the waterfront and the woods behind create a truly peaceful setting. The property features multiple outbuildings and a garage, offering plenty of room for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workshop space. Outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners will appreciate the established plantings throughout the property, including grape vines, plum, apple and pear trees, asparagus, honeyberries, and blackberries. Whether you are looking for a year-round home, quiet getaway, hobby farm potential, or a private Upper Peninsula retreat, this property offers a rare combination of river frontage, acreage, and natural beauty. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river, room to roam, and the peaceful lifestyle that comes with being surrounded by nature.
Est. $2,314 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for N9165 Deerton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50208578
Jul 21, 2026
Sold
$163,000
$173/sq ft
Jul 20, 2026
Pending
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Jun 15, 2026
Contingent
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Jun 1, 2026
Price Changed
$195,000
$207/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Listed
$215,000
$228/sq ft
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Tucked away on 3.16 peaceful acres in Onota Township, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a beautiful blend of nature, river frontage, and usable outdoor space. With approximately 140 feet on the Laughing Whitefish River, the property provides a serene setting where the clearing toward the waterfront and the woods behind create a truly peaceful setting. The property features multiple outbuildings and a garage, offering plenty of room for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workshop space. Outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners will appreciate the established plantings throughout the property, including grape vines, plum, apple and pear trees, asparagus, honeyberries, and blackberries. Whether you are looking for a year-round home, quiet getaway, hobby farm potential, or a private Upper Peninsula retreat, this property offers a rare combination of river frontage, acreage, and natural beauty. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river, room to roam, and the peaceful lifestyle that comes with being surrounded by nature.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alger County
APN
007-210-006-20
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Last updated by owner on May 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Additional Garage(S), Detached Garage, Off Street
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces, Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Breezeway, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, First Flr Full Bathroom, Eat-In Kitchen
Interior Features: Bay Window, Cable/Internet Avail., Walk-In Closet, Spa/Sauna
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom Information
Main Floor Full Bathroom
Has Primary Bath
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 1 Length: 14
Bathroom 1 Width: 4
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Length: 7
Bathroom 2 Width: 4
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 11 x 7
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 9 x 7
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: None (Basement)
Laundry Room Dimensions: 7 x 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Trim
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Garden Area
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Laughing Whitefish River
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed, Garage(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1993
Manufactured
Manufactured Body Type: Single Wide, Manufactured After 1976
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Vegetation
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Rural, Splits Available
VIEW: River View
Site Description: Treed, Unpaved
Lot Size: 140,573,181,534
Zoning: Mixed Use, Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 3.16
Roads: City/County, Year Round
Frontage: 140
Flood Insurance: Not Required
Floodplain: None
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2025
Total Tax Amount: $1,205.83
Summer Tax Year: 2025
Summer Tax Amount: $405.67
Winter Tax Year: 2025
Winter Tax Amount: $800.16
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 100 Amp Service
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane Tank Leased, Internet DSL Available
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well, Drilled Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=943
School Information
School District: Autrain-Onota Public Schools
School District: Autrain-Onota Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
At Ski Resort Y/N: No
Directions: When driving west from AuTrain, take a left onto Deerton Rd. The home is about .25-.5 down on the right hand side.
Ski Resort Name: na
Side of Street: W
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Onota Twp
Mail City: Deerton
Subdivision: none
Municipality: Onota Twp
Area (Municipality): Onota Twp (02013)
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Alger County
APN: 007-210-006-20
Home facts updated by county records on May 22, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
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Around this home
Schools
Autrain-Onota Public School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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 90° 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
Deerton, MI • 49822
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $210,000
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