Your Up-North escape awaits on this gorgeous 10-acre corner parcel located at River Road and Rainbow Bend in the heart of Manistee County. This rare property directly adjoins thousands of acres of the Manistee National Forest, giving you unlimited access to one of Michigan’s most breathtaking outdoor playgrounds right from your own backyard. Step outside and immediately immerse yourself in over 10,000 acres of protected wildernessâ€"perfect for hiking, ORV riding, horseback riding, snowmobiling, wildlife watching, and world-class hunting. A cleared area on the property provides an ideal start for your future build site, cabin, campsite, or year-round retreat. Just a quarter mile away, enjoy legendary fishing on the Manistee River, with the famed Bear Creekâ€"Manistee River junction only a mile from the property. Rainbow Bend on the Manistee River is just down the access road, placing you in the center of some of the most desirable trout, steelhead, and salmon waters in the entire Midwest. Whether you're casting a line at sunrise or floating the river on a summer afternoon, this location is an angler’s dream. Despite the peaceful, wilderness setting, you’re only 10 minutes from downtown Manistee, offering shopping, restaurants, and conveniences, plus easy travel with Manistee's Blacker Airport providing direct service to Chicago O’Hare. And when you’re ready for sand and sunsets, the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan are less than 15 minutes away. Whether you're envisioning a secluded Up-North getaway, an outdoor recreation hub, or your dream home surrounded by forest and wildlife, this parcel offers the perfect blend of seclusion, adventure, and accessibility. Bring your plans and start making unforgettable memories in one of Michigan’s most stunning natural landscapes.
Vacant landProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
$12,000Price/Acres
Listed by Darby Schaub• City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan
Bought with Darby Schaub• City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan
Your Up-North escape awaits on this gorgeous 10-acre corner parcel located at River Road and Rainbow Bend in the heart of Manistee County. This rare property directly adjoins thousands of acres of the Manistee National Forest, giving you unlimited access to one of Michigan’s most breathtaking outdoor playgrounds right from your own backyard. Step outside and immediately immerse yourself in over 10,000 acres of protected wilderness—perfect for hiking, ORV riding, horseback riding, snowmobiling, wildlife watching, and world-class hunting. A cleared area on the property provides an ideal start for your future build site, cabin, campsite, or year-round retreat. Just a quarter mile away, enjoy legendary fishing on the Manistee River, with the famed Bear Creek–Manistee River junction only a mile from the property. Rainbow Bend on the Manistee River is just down the access road, placing you in the center of some of the most desirable trout, steelhead, and salmon waters in the entire Midwest. Whether you're casting a line at sunrise or floating the river on a summer afternoon, this location is an angler’s dream. Despite the peaceful, wilderness setting, you’re only 10 minutes from downtown Manistee, offering shopping, restaurants, and conveniences, plus easy travel with Manistee's Blacker Airport providing direct service to Chicago O’Hare. And when you’re ready for sand and sunsets, the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan are less than 15 minutes away. Whether you're envisioning a secluded Up-North getaway, an outdoor recreation hub, or your dream home surrounded by forest and wildlife, this parcel offers the perfect blend of seclusion, adventure, and accessibility. Bring your plans and start making unforgettable memories in one of Michigan’s most stunning natural landscapes.
REALCOMP #78080051328
Mar 25, 2026
Sold
$120,000
Mar 9, 2026
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Jun 30, 2025
Price Changed
$125,000
Jan 6, 2025
Price Changed
$150,000
Oct 4, 2024
Listed
$160,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Mar 27, 2026.
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Property Type: Land
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Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 660 x 660
Lot Size Acres: 10
Financial
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Tax Annual Amount: $185.11
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Water Source: None
Sewer: None
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High School District: Manistee
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Subdivision Name: NONE
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County: Manistee County
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Home facts updated by county records on Mar 27, 2026
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Onekama Middle/High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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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 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$94,000 – $113,000
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