Upper Peninsula Waterfront Property -- Birch Haven Retreat - This waterfront property is in a very desirable area and would make a perfect getaway from city life, where you can spend time fishing or recreating on Big Perch Lake. Big Perch Lake is a warmwater fishery with panfish (perch, bluegills, and crappies) as the primary fish species. Lots of room to lounge or have a cook-out on the large two-tiered dock (12 ft x 6 ft and 20 ft x 12 ft with stairway connecting). The cozy, traditional style half-round log-sided cabin has one bedroom, with additional sleeping space in the upstairs that has a partially open stairway, one bathroom, a full kitchen, living room, and an office/den/storage space - everything you need to live here year-round if you desire. The screened in porch area is a great place to read, relax, play cards, or have your family meals outdoors while also avoiding inclement weather and insects. New furnace (only used a few times in summer) was installed in 2001, the cabin was re-roofed in 2014, and a new well point in 2015. The oversized one car detached garage is a nice size for storing a boat, canoes, kayaks, and all other water-sport items that you will want to have. Hunt for deer, bear, grouse, woodcock, snowshoe hare, and other small game, or enjoy other forms of recreation such as hiking, biking, sight-seeing, etc. , on thousands of acres of state land a short distance in every direction from Big Perch Lake. You may also catch a glimpse of non-game wildlife such as moose that are frequent visitors in the area. There are many other lakes, streams, and rivers nearby for fishing, including the Black River and Middle Branch of the Escanaba River. (Please note: this property is on Big Perch Lake which is approx. 20 minutes south of Ishpeming and 20 minutes east of Republic, directly north of Little Perch Lake. There is another Perch Lake just east of Republic. )
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
6.8 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by JAMES HAMMILL• GREAT LAKES AND LAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Listed by JULIE HAMMILL• GREAT LAKES AND LAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Bought with JAMES HAMMILL• GREAT LAKES AND LAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY
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Public record
Beds
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Lot width
100 ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marquette County
APN
52-03-134-016-00 & 52-03-134-0
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 4, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 100
Water Body Name: Big Perch Lake
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 100' x IRREGULAR
Lot Size Acres: 6.8
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: NICE Community Schools
Location Information
Directions: From L'Anse, go 50 miles south and east on US-41 South; turn right onto Randall Dr. in Ishpeming and go 300 ft; Turn right onto Rd Pl and go 1.6 mi; Turn right onto County Road 581/Saginaw St and go 9.7 miles; Turn right on to County Road CF and go 0.6 mile to drive on right that has a sign with the name Roberts; Turn right on to driveway and stay straight on driveway approximately 400 ft to garage and cabin (no address is shown on property signs).
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Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Marquette County
APN: 52-03-134-016-00 & 52-03-134-0
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 4, 2025
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Listing Information
List AOR: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi
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Westwood High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
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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 91° expected this year, 12 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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Ishpeming, MI • 49849
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Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $263,000
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