Tucked away on this 5.25 acre parcel, is a 4-Bedroom/3-full bath main level home featuring two living rooms, and an open concept kitchen/dining/living room. The back entry to the home is a mudroom which is perfect for the extra coats, jackets and footwear. The kitchen has an island and a walk-in pantry. A primary suite is located on one end of the home with 3 bedrooms and two baths available for family or guests on the other end. The dining area patio doors open out onto a spacious and private deck featuring a couple of levels and conversation areas. All of this looks out onto a private yard with woods and tree line buffer. There is an outbuilding for storage and a fire pit. You will find plenty of acreage to build a garage that suits your needs or plant yourself a garden. Located a couple of miles from the Paint River public access if you want to pop in a kayak or canoe. Sunset Lake is approx. 4 miles away and is a full rec lake. Downtown amenities are approximately 6 miles down this Class A Road.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
5.24 acresLot Size
$54Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by BARBARA BENSON-STAFFORD• U.P. RIVERLAND REALTY
•906-265-9921 (broker)
•info@upriverland.com (broker)
Contact: Cell: 906-367-0960
Bought with BARBARA BENSON-STAFFORD• U.P. RIVERLAND REALTY
Est. $2,493 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 497 Bates Amasa Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50212254
Aug 21, 2026
Sold
$153,000
$54/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2026
Listed
$179,500
$63/sq ft
+35
Tucked away on this 5.25 acre parcel, is a 4-Bedroom/3-full bath main level home featuring two living rooms, and an open concept kitchen/dining/living room. The back entry to the home is a mudroom which is perfect for the extra coats, jackets and footwear. The kitchen has an island and a walk-in pantry. A primary suite is located on one end of the home with 3 bedrooms and two baths available for family or guests on the other end. The dining area patio doors open out onto a spacious and private deck featuring a couple of levels and conversation areas. All of this looks out onto a private yard with woods and tree line buffer. There is an outbuilding for storage and a fire pit. You will find plenty of acreage to build a garage that suits your needs or plant yourself a garden. Located a couple of miles from the Paint River public access if you want to pop in a kayak or canoe. Sunset Lake is approx. 4 miles away and is a full rec lake. Downtown amenities are approximately 6 miles down this Class A Road.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,104 (−44.6%)
2024
$1,992 (+7.1%)
2023
$1,860 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,773 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,725 (+0.3%)
2020
$1,721 (+6.3%)
2019
$1,619 (+83.4%)
2011
$883 (−37.1%)
2008
$1,403
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iron County
APN
001-011-019-25
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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 Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Great Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Full Bathroom
Accessibility Features: Acc. Approach with Ramp, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Kitchen, Wheelchair Accessible
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 2002
Manufactured
Manufactured Body Type: Double Wide
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Not Applicable
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Rural, Wooded
VIEW: Rural View
Lot Size: 900,720,550
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 5.24
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 900
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2025
Total Tax Amount: $2,056.61
Summer Tax Year: 2025
Summer Tax Amount: $1,103.67
Winter Tax Year: 2025
Winter Tax Amount: $952.94
Utilities
Utility Information
SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT: Wood
UTILITIES: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Propane Tank Owned
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2859
School Information
School District: West Iron County School District
School District: West Iron County School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From stoplight in Iron River go east on US2 to left (north) on Bates Amasa Road (Co Rd 643) to 2.5 miles to home on the left (north) side of the home.
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Bates Twp
Mail City: Iron River
Subdivision: T43N R34W Sec 11
Municipality: Bates
Area (Municipality): Bates Twp (36003)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Iron County
APN: 001-011-019-25
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
Around this home
Schools
Stambaugh Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.0mi
4/10
West Iron County High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
6/10
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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 91° expected this year, 13 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
Iron River, MI • 49935
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Iron River. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.7 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $224,000
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