Here is the off-grid property that you have been looking for. This 30.45-acre parcel would be a great place to park your RV or build a cabin getaway. There is an established clearing that a former owner built a cabin on. The beginning of the road to the clearing is on the neighbor's property. This access road would need to be moved onto the sale property. This old cabin site has a couple of sheds remaining, but the cabin is no longer there. One shed has solar panels on the roof that contains a battery bank inside. The former owner had a septic system installed to code. This system included a 1,000-gallon tank with at least five leach fields distributing the discharge, located in the cleared area behind the shed. The property has a drilled water well with electric pump that supplied former cabin. A small pond with an overflow pipe is located within the clearing. The all-aged northern hardwood 30+ acres is completely wooded with maple, birch, hemlock, cedar, and other hardwood & softwood species. It has been many years since it was last logged. The property is located in the Silver River Reserve just south of Alston, MI. It is located within the Ottawa National Forest. The Ottawa National Forest is 993,010 acres in size located within 6 western Upper Peninsula, Michigan counties. The Silver River Reserve is approximately 3,500 acres in size. In the late 1940's to the early 1950's, a group of avid hunters formed the Silver River Reserve to promote access to outdoor opportunities for their members. Property owners within the Reserve pay an annual fee of $100 for road maintenance. Access roads are seasonal. Area attractions include the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, Prickett Dam and the Sturgeon River to name a few. The Sturgeon River is a Type 1 Fishing Stream with brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. This area is ideal for the outdoor enthusiasts offering hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, ATVing and snowmobiling. Opportunities are endless. Don't miss out on this great off-the-grid opportunity. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage, lot size/dimensions and age are approximate. Buyers must verify the information and bear all risks for any inaccuracies. Taxes are not zero. Taxes may change upon sale.
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Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
88.8%
1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$140K
$32 MoM
Avg. days on market
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Sale and tax history for 16454 Blue Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
UPAR #50199834
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$62,000
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$62,000
Jun 3, 2026
Pending
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Jun 3, 2026
Pending
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Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$62,000
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$62,000
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Here is the off-grid property that you have been looking for. This 30.45-acre parcel would be a great place to park your RV or build a cabin getaway. There is an established clearing that a former owner built a cabin on. The beginning of the road to the clearing is on the neighbor's property. This access road would need to be moved onto the sale property. This old cabin site has a couple of sheds remaining, but the cabin is no longer there. One shed has solar panels on the roof that contains a battery bank inside. The former owner had a septic system installed to code. This system included a 1,000-gallon tank with at least five leach fields distributing the discharge, located in the cleared area behind the shed. The property has a drilled water well with electric pump that supplied former cabin. A small pond with an overflow pipe is located within the clearing. The all-aged northern hardwood 30+ acres is completely wooded with maple, birch, hemlock, cedar, and other hardwood & softwood species. It has been many years since it was last logged. The property is located in the Silver River Reserve just south of Alston, MI. It is located within the Ottawa National Forest. The Ottawa National Forest is 993,010 acres in size located within 6 western Upper Peninsula, Michigan counties. The Silver River Reserve is approximately 3,500 acres in size. In the late 1940's to the early 1950's, a group of avid hunters formed the Silver River Reserve to promote access to outdoor opportunities for their members. Property owners within the Reserve pay an annual fee of $100 for road maintenance. Access roads are seasonal. Area attractions include the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, Prickett Dam and the Sturgeon River to name a few. The Sturgeon River is a Type 1 Fishing Stream with brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. This area is ideal for the outdoor enthusiasts offering hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, ATVing and snowmobiling. Opportunities are endless. Don't miss out on this great off-the-grid opportunity. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage, lot size/dimensions and age are approximate. Buyers must verify the information and bear all risks for any inaccuracies. Taxes are not zero. Taxes may change upon sale.
Greater Lansing AoR #50186540
Dec 23, 2025
Listing Removed
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Dec 23, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$65,000
Aug 27, 2025
Listed
$70,000
UPAR #1
Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$65,000
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Vacant Land
County
Houghton County
APN
008-061-004-00
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Last updated by owner on Jun 30, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Water Features: Pond
Frontage Type: Road
Lake Name: Small Pond
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Sub Structure Types: Shed
Style: Vacant Land
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Vegetation
VIEW: Rural View
Lot Size: 13,001,020
Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Sloping, Wooded
UTILITIES: Cable Not Available, Electricity Not Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Water: Drilled Well
Fuel On Site: Solar
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Association Name: Silver River Reserve
Has Association Fee
Fee Amount: $100
Fee Schedule: Yearly
School Information
School District: Baraga Area School District
School District: Baraga Area School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From the Baraga US 41/M 38 intersection take M 38 west and go 13.4 miles to the South Laird Road. Turn left on the South Laird Road and go 5.9 miles to the Silver River Reserve Road (reserve sign). Turn left on the Reserve Road (Red Rd) and go .1 miles to the Yellow Road. Turn left on the Yellow Road and go 1.0 miles to Blue Road. Turn right on Blue Road and go .6 miles to the property fire sign number 16454 on your left.
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Laird Twp
Mail City: Nisula
Location: Rural
Municipality: Laird Twp
Area (Municipality): Laird Twp (31017)
Directions: 008-061-005-00, 008-061-008-00
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Lot Size: —
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 008-061-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 30, 2026
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Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
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Lanse Area School
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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 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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