Just 15 minutes from downtown Marquette, you can experience the unparalleled tranquility and adventure of an 80-acre wooded sanctuary in the heart of Sands Township, bordering 800 acres of state land. * * Home Features and Design * * This custom-built home exemplifies thoughtful design and high-quality finishes throughout. With three spacious bedrooms and three well-appointed bathrooms, it caters to both family living and entertaining guests. The main-floor primary suite is a standout feature, with a private bath with soaking tub, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bathroom on the main level, ensure ample space for family and visitors. At the heart of this residence lies a stunning, custom-designed open-concept kitchen. With premium stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, Creten's cabinetry, and quartz countertops, this kitchen is a chef's dream. The central bar creates an inviting atmosphere, seamlessly connecting to the living area, where cathedral ceilings and a state-of-the-art Hearthstone wood stove foster warmth and a sense of togetherness. Natural light pours into the home through a bright sunroom, an ideal spot for soaking in the peaceful surroundings year-round. The full walkout basement is insulated with Foamular 150 R7.5, featuring exterior walls additionally insulated with R5 foam. This lower level includes a large family room, a fourth non-conforming bedroom, a utility room, and another full bathroom, offering ample extra finished living and entertaining space. Storage and utility are abundant, with a spacious 36x30 finished and heated two-car garage. Additionally, a remarkable 42x40 two-story heated garage, complete with a large loft area, provides possibilities for an office, studio, workshop, recreation space, or potential guest accommodations. * * Outdoor Lifestyle and Amenities * * The outdoor spaces of this home have been meticulously crafted to enhance your lifestyle. A beautifully stamped concrete patio serves as a perfect venue for entertaining, while a screened-in gazebo offers a retreat from insects, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. The established vegetable and perennial gardens enhance the property’s beauty and add a functional aspect to your outdoor experience. Tucked away in the woods is a custom-built she shed. This peaceful retreat is designed to be a sanctuary of creativity, whether used as a studio, reading nook, home office, or simply a place to escape and recharge. During the chilly Upper Peninsula nights, the outdoor wood-burning sauna provides the perfect escape to unwind and rejuvenate. Properties of this size, quality, and such close proximity to Marquette, are a rare find. This isn’t merely a home; it’s a private retreat, a gathering place for family, and a unique opportunity to embrace the very best of Upper Peninsula living
Just 15 minutes from downtown Marquette, you can experience the unparalleled tranquility and adventure of an 80-acre wooded sanctuary in the heart of Sands Township, bordering 800 acres of state land. * * Home Features and Design * * This custom-built home exemplifies thoughtful design and high-quality finishes throughout. With three spacious bedrooms and three well-appointed bathrooms, it caters to both family living and entertaining guests. The main-floor primary suite is a standout feature, with a private bath with soaking tub, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bathroom on the main level, ensure ample space for family and visitors. At the heart of this residence lies a stunning, custom-designed open-concept kitchen. With premium stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, Creten's cabinetry, and quartz countertops, this kitchen is a chef's dream. The central bar creates an inviting atmosphere, seamlessly connecting to the living area, where cathedral ceilings and a state-of-the-art Hearthstone wood stove foster warmth and a sense of togetherness. Natural light pours into the home through a bright sunroom, an ideal spot for soaking in the peaceful surroundings year-round. The full walkout basement is insulated with Foamular 150 R7.5, featuring exterior walls additionally insulated with R5 foam. This lower level includes a large family room, a fourth non-conforming bedroom, a utility room, and another full bathroom, offering ample extra finished living and entertaining space. Storage and utility are abundant, with a spacious 36x30 finished and heated two-car garage. Additionally, a remarkable 42x40 two-story heated garage, complete with a large loft area, provides possibilities for an office, studio, workshop, recreation space, or potential guest accommodations. * * Outdoor Lifestyle and Amenities * * The outdoor spaces of this home have been meticulously crafted to enhance your lifestyle. A beautifully stamped concrete patio serves as a perfect venue for entertaining, while a screened-in gazebo offers a retreat from insects, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. The established vegetable and perennial gardens enhance the property’s beauty and add a functional aspect to your outdoor experience. Tucked away in the woods is a custom-built she shed. This peaceful retreat is designed to be a sanctuary of creativity, whether used as a studio, reading nook, home office, or simply a place to escape and recharge. During the chilly Upper Peninsula nights, the outdoor wood-burning sauna provides the perfect escape to unwind and rejuvenate. Properties of this size, quality, and such close proximity to Marquette, are a rare find. This isn’t merely a home; it’s a private retreat, a gathering place for family, and a unique opportunity to embrace the very best of Upper Peninsula living
Greater Lansing AoR #10043926
Jun 28, 2022
Sold
$495,000
$141/sq ft
May 25, 2022
Listed
$495,000
$141/sq ft
May 17, 2021
Price Changed
$495,000
$141/sq ft
May 17, 2021
Sold
$495,000
$141/sq ft
May 17, 2021
Listed
$495,000
$141/sq ft
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80 beautiful, wooded acres with a newly built three bedroom, three bath home. This lovely property sits at the end of a very private drive off Miller Road in Sands Township, providing an oasis of solitude and privacy in a desirable park like setting. Just 15 minutes from Marquette, this Custom built home offers a large master suite with bath and walk-in closet, two additional main floor bedrooms and full hall bath. The gorgeous, custom designed, open concept kitchen with stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, custom designed Creten's cabinets, beautiful quartz counters and large bar is a dream. Living room offers cathedral ceilings and a state of the art Hearthstone wood stove. There's also a generously sized 36x30 finished and heated two car garage and a covered front porch with Trex decking and 14x14 deck to be built off the kitchen. The full walkout basement is completely insulated with Foamular 150 R7.5. Exterior basement walls are also insulated with R5 foam. This level is currently framed for a large family area, large utility room and another full bath. This level will also have a stone bar area and kitchenette. Outside you'll find perennial gardens, extensive yard areas, even a rhubarb patch. Enjoy the large, delightful gazebo where you can overlook the wooded surroundings while enjoying outdoor barbecues and picnics with family and friends or on those cold UP nights you can fire up your outdoor wood burning sauna! There is also an additional 42x40 two story heated garage offering a large loft area which would make a great office space or studio. Located approximately nine miles from downtown Marquette and just minutes from Sawyer International Airport this is an ideal location for those seeking complete privacy yet convenience to town. Parcels this size within close proximity to Marquette don't come along everyday. Don't miss out on this one! Ask about the complete list of amenities and upgrades. Front porch, deck and other outdoor items to be completed this spring. 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. Taxes may change upon sale. javascript:void(0);
UPAR #10009351
Apr 28, 2022
Sold
$311,000
$89/sq ft
Jun 18, 2013
Listed
$311,000
$89/sq ft
Jun 14, 2013
Sold
$311,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2021
Sold
$495,000
$141/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10038460
Oct 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2019
Listed
$495,000
$141/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10029236
Sep 29, 2017
Sold
$180,000
$51/sq ft
Jul 26, 2017
Listed
$195,000
$56/sq ft
Jan 23, 2017
Sold
$180,000
$51/sq ft
Jan 23, 2017
Price Changed
$195,000
$56/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$109,900
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 2013
Sold
$311,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1997
Sold
$16,500
$5/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1989
Sold
$14,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,796 (+3.0%)
2024
$6,601 (+0.4%)
2023
$6,574 (+8.9%)
2022
$6,035 (+28.7%)
2021
$4,691 (+1.7%)
2020
$4,611 (+90.2%)
2019
$2,424 (+14.7%)
2018
$2,114 (+42.4%)
2017
$1,484 (+0.3%)
2016
$1,480 (+4.2%)
2015
$1,421 (−13.5%)
2014
$1,642 (+72.5%)
2013
$952
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
79.36 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,836
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,836
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marquette County
APN
52-14-002-002-00
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 Sep 14, 2026.
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 89° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gwinn, MI • 49841
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 156 Miller Rd
$704,481
$21K under list price of $725K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $408K to $545K.