Up North retreat! All you can lose is your heart on this cozy log cabin overlooking the Paint River. 250' of frontage on 4+ acres. Cabin hosts 1 bedroom, a full bath, and open concept living/dining/kitchen featuring a stone fireplace for those chilly nights. There is an extra large 24x24 garage with T & G loft which can be used as a bedroom or gathering room, plus a laundry room and full bath. Large 10x14 storage shed. Firepit along the river awaits you. Sale includes a boat and 16 hp John Deere riding lawn mower. Home is being offered below appraised value!! Sellers are relocating out of state and are very motivated. Please don't miss out on this riverfront property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
4.04 acresLot Size
$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JILL PONOZZO• STEPHENS REAL ESTATE-IRON RIVER
•906-265-7325 (broker)
•frontdesk@stephensandassoc.com (broker)
Bought with JILL PONOZZO• STEPHENS REAL ESTATE-IRON RIVER
Up North retreat! All you can lose is your heart on this cozy log cabin overlooking the Paint River. 250' of frontage on 4+ acres. Cabin hosts 1 bedroom, a full bath, and open concept living/dining/kitchen featuring a stone fireplace for those chilly nights. There is an extra large 24x24 garage with T & G loft which can be used as a bedroom or gathering room, plus a laundry room and full bath. Large 10x14 storage shed. Firepit along the river awaits you. Sale includes a boat and 16 hp John Deere riding lawn mower. Home is being offered below appraised value!! Sellers are relocating out of state and are very motivated. Please don't miss out on this riverfront property!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10001121
Jul 13, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2011
Listed
$154,500
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2007
Sold
$137,500
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,026 (−27.2%)
2024
$4,156 (+6.0%)
2023
$3,921 (+4.9%)
2022
$3,737 (+2.8%)
2021
$3,635 (+0.6%)
2020
$3,613 (+4.6%)
2019
$3,454 (+77.0%)
2011
$1,951 (−25.2%)
2008
$2,608
Tax history for 986 Bates Amasa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,026 (−27.2%)
2024
$4,156 (+6.0%)
2023
$3,921 (+4.9%)
2022
$3,737 (+2.8%)
2021
$3,635 (+0.6%)
2020
$3,613 (+4.6%)
2019
$3,454 (+77.0%)
2011
$1,951 (−25.2%)
2008
$2,608
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
4.04 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iron County
APN
001-086-011-00
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
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Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 24 x 24
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 18 x 6
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 18 x 8
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Log, Wood
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage
Lake Name: Paint River
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1970
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 250,799
Land Information
Acreage: 4.04
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric, LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=698
School Information
School District: West Iron County School District
School District: West Iron County School District
Location Details
Municipality: Bates Twp
Mail City: Iron River
Municipality: Bates
Area (Municipality): Bates Twp (36003)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Iron County
APN: 001-086-011-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stambaugh Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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West Iron County High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Iron River, MI • 49935
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $414,000
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