Escape to your own private retreat on nearly 10 wooded acres just minutes away from Long Lake and Loon Lake. This one of a kind country property offers a move-in ready main home, a private pond, and a rare bonus - a second home with an addition that is weathered-in and ready for a buyer to finish, complete with rough electrical and sub-flooring already in place. Nature lovers will fall in love with the setting: mature hardwoods, a peaceful pond with deck access, and daily visits from wild turkey, whitetail deer, and squirrels make this a true outdoor enthusiast's dream. Whether you're into hunting, birdwatching, gardening, or simply enjoying quiet mornings with coffee on the deck, this property delivers. The main home is comfortable, functional, and full of windows for natural light and watching nature outside, featuring an open layout with a kitchen, that flows into the dining room with a door wall facing the nature pond, cozy bedrooms, a stacked washer/dryer laundry setup, and a wheelchair-accessible ramp to the rear entry - plus a covered back deck overlooking the water where you can watch the wildlife roam. Just steps away, a finished cottage, with a weathered-in expansive addition with electrical roughed in and sub-flooring already down - a fantastic guest house, rental unit, in-law suite, and workshop. Bring your finishing touches and unlock even more value from this sprawling homestead. With almost 10 acres of privacy, a stocked pond, and room to grow, this property is a rare find for buyers seeking space, seclusion, and self-sufficiency - all within reach of Hale, MI, the land of 60 lakes. Property Highlights: 9.99 acres of private, wooded land Private pond with deck overlook Abundant wildlife: turkey, deer, squirrel Main home move-in ready, wheelchair-accessible ramp Second home weathered-in, electrical and subflooring started Peaceful Plainfield Township setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
9.99 acresLot Size
$168Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Philip Essenmacher• SUGAR SPRINGS REAL ESTATE
Unique offering! Two newer homes on a secluded 10 acre wooded parcel with pond. The main home offers a living room, kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms; the master bedroom with attached hot tub room, and a full bath. This home has the option to use propane gas or an interior wood burning furnace; both are connected to the central heating system. Easily expand your entertaining area via sliding glass doors in the living room, dining room, and master bedroom; all connecting to the expansive 672sf. three tiered deck where you can relax and view the pond and the area's wildlife. The additional 720sf. year round home has a spacious kitchen/living area and one large bedroom. Attached to the second home is a 24x46' pole building with concrete flooring and two 10' tall doors allowing drive-through access. The additional 24x40' pole building/workshop also has concrete floors and an attached 15x40 lean-to, part of which is set up for use as a horse stable. Enjoy the fenced-in garden area, fruit trees, and perennials throughout the property. * Note: Due to a private driveway this property does not have a for sale sign at the road.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1121569
Dec 31, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2012
Listed
$95,000
$73/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1122962
Dec 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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May 21, 2011
Listed
$129,900
$100/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 2008
Sold
$100,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$682 (+3.9%)
2024
$656 (−38.7%)
2023
$1,071 (+8.7%)
2022
$985 (−6.0%)
2021
$1,048 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,028 (+6.1%)
2019
$969 (+1.9%)
2018
$951 (+7.8%)
2017
$882 (+4.0%)
2016
$848 (+0.6%)
2015
$843 (+6.2%)
2014
$794 (−4.0%)
2013
$827
Public record
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Lot size
9.99 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,276
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,276
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iosco County
APN
070-018-200-004-75
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hale, MI • 48739
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8920 Ora Lake Rd
$217,128
$1,872 under list price of $219K
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