Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living with this charming 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home nestled on 3 acres of land. This cozy home features an open concept with a kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom on the first floor and an open loft area on the second floor that could be easily converted into a second bedroom. The primary bedroom includes a generous walk-in closet that would be suitable for a home office. The property includes a beautiful outdoor sauna, a stand-alone bunk house for guests, a shed that can easily accommodate a large riding lawn mower and a large two car garage complete with a woodshop and large loft area for extra storage. This home is situated on a peaceful gravel road just 30 minutes south of Houghton perfect for someone who enjoys the rural lifestyle or is looking for a weekend getaway! This property is being sold "as is" with all personal property remaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by TRAVIS KILPELA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
•906-523-5575 (broker)
•office.nmlb@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with KEVIN PATANA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Earn from this home
Refinance
$0
Est. cash available
Get cash now or lower your monthly rate
Rent
$1,543/mo
Redfin rental estimate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 49958, MI
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
101.3%
+9.6% MoM
Median sale price
$175K
$4K MoM
Avg. days on market
47d
122 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 16728 Short Rd
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50183273
Sep 18, 2025
Sold
$200,500
$243/sq ft
Aug 2, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 28, 2025
Listed
$195,000
$237/sq ft
+60
Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living with this charming 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home nestled on 3 acres of land. This cozy home features an open concept with a kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom on the first floor and an open loft area on the second floor that could be easily converted into a second bedroom. The primary bedroom includes a generous walk-in closet that would be suitable for a home office. The property includes a beautiful outdoor sauna, a stand-alone bunk house for guests, a shed that can easily accommodate a large riding lawn mower and a large two car garage complete with a woodshop and large loft area for extra storage. This home is situated on a peaceful gravel road just 30 minutes south of Houghton perfect for someone who enjoys the rural lifestyle or is looking for a weekend getaway! This property is being sold "as is" with all personal property remaining.
Public Records
Sep 19, 2005
Sold
$48,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$190 (−51.3%)
2020
$389 (−47.7%)
2019
$744 (+2.9%)
2018
$724 (−26.0%)
2017
$977 (+170.8%)
2016
$361
2015
$361 (+3.1%)
2013
$350
Tax history for 16728 Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$190 (−51.3%)
2020
$389 (−47.7%)
2019
$744 (+2.9%)
2018
$724 (−26.0%)
2017
$977 (+170.8%)
2016
$361
2015
$361 (+3.1%)
2013
$350
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
610
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
010-032-004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 32x24
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Rooms: Family Room, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Living Room, Loft
Directions: Drive south on Tapiola Rd from Chassell, turn right onto Short Rd, the property is located on your right about a quarter of a mile down Short Road.
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Portage Twp
Mail City: Pelkie
Subdivision: no
Municipality: Portage Twp
Area (Municipality): Portage Twp (31024)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 610
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 010-032-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
Around this home
Schools
Baraga Area High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 92° expected this year, 12 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Pelkie, MI • 49958
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
22
9
30
11
40
21
51
30
65
38
76
51
82
59
76
54
71
51
63
40
43
30
28
17
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.