Welcome to country living at its finest! This sprawling 52-acre property in Pelkie offers the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and potential. This parcel is ready for your vision to become reality. The established driveway provides year-round access, making this an ideal location for a recreational homestead, hobby farm, or hunting retreat. Mature woodlands cover much of the acreage, offering excellent wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities right outside your door. The property features a blend of open areas, thicker woods, and rolling hills. Located just 20 minutes from Houghton, this land balances the serenity of country living with practicality. The natural topography offers scenic building sites and stunning wooded views. Whether you're looking to build your dream home surrounded by nature, establish a hunting retreat, or invest in land with multiple possibilities, this Pelkie property delivers on all fronts. Don't miss this opportunity to own a significant piece of the Upper Peninsula's beautiful landscape!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
52 acresLot Size
$109Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by CRAIG HEINONEN• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
•906-225-5992 (broker)
•marquette@cbgreatlakes.com (broker)
Listed by MARK HEINONEN• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
•906-225-5992 (broker)
•marquette@cbgreatlakes.com (broker)
Bought with DYLAN WILLEY• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
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$1,709/mo
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Market trends in 49958, MI
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
101.5%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$175K
$90 MoM
Avg. days on market
50d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 31802 Tapiola Rd
Date
Event
Price
UPAR #1
Sep 19, 2025
Price Changed
$112,900
$122/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Price Changed
$117,500
$127/sq ft
Jul 28, 2025
Price Changed
$119,900
$130/sq ft
Jul 8, 2025
Price Changed
$124,900
$135/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50173091
Oct 18, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2025
Price Changed
$112,900
$122/sq ft
Aug 24, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 9, 2025
Price Changed
$117,500
$127/sq ft
Jul 29, 2025
Price Changed
$119,900
$130/sq ft
Jul 9, 2025
Price Changed
$124,900
$135/sq ft
May 12, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2025
Listed
$139,900
$151/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50173095
Oct 29, 2025
Sold
$90,000
$97/sq ft
Oct 18, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2025
Price Changed
$112,900
$122/sq ft
Aug 29, 2025
Relisted
—
Aug 24, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 9, 2025
Price Changed
$117,500
$127/sq ft
Jul 29, 2025
Price Changed
$119,900
$130/sq ft
Jul 9, 2025
Price Changed
$124,900
$135/sq ft
Jun 23, 2025
Relisted
—
May 12, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 30, 2025
Listed
$139,900
$151/sq ft
Apr 28, 2025
Listed
$112,900
$122/sq ft
Apr 28, 2025
Listed
$139,900
$151/sq ft
+30
Welcome to country living at its finest! This sprawling 52-acre property in Pelkie offers the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and potential. This parcel is ready for your vision to become reality. The established driveway provides year-round access, making this an ideal location for a recreational homestead, hobby farm, or hunting retreat. Mature woodlands cover much of the acreage, offering excellent wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities right outside your door. The property features a blend of open areas, thicker woods, and rolling hills. Located just 20 minutes from Houghton, this land balances the serenity of country living with practicality. The natural topography offers scenic building sites and stunning wooded views. Whether you're looking to build your dream home surrounded by nature, establish a hunting retreat, or invest in land with multiple possibilities, this Pelkie property delivers on all fronts. Don't miss this opportunity to own a significant piece of the Upper Peninsula's beautiful landscape!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$702 (+5.6%)
2024
$664 (+4.8%)
2023
$634 (+4.9%)
2022
$604 (+2.3%)
2021
$591 (+6.9%)
2020
$553 (+1.8%)
2019
$543 (+10.0%)
2018
$494 (−16.0%)
2017
$588 (+319.8%)
2016
$140
2015
$140 (+2.9%)
2013
$136
Tax history for 31802 Tapiola Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$702 (+5.6%)
2024
$664 (+4.8%)
2023
$634 (+4.9%)
2022
$604 (+2.3%)
2021
$591 (+6.9%)
2020
$553 (+1.8%)
2019
$543 (+10.0%)
2018
$494 (−16.0%)
2017
$588 (+319.8%)
2016
$140
2015
$140 (+2.9%)
2013
$136
*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
12.12 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
010-028-008-50
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Rooms: Living Room
Interior Features: None (InteriorFeatures)
Appliances: None (Appliances)
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=13
Bathroom Information
Main Floor Full Bathroom
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bath Descriptions: Not Applicable
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Length: 8
Bathroom 1 Width: 8
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Dimension: 13 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: None (Basement)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Metal Siding
Exterior Features: None (ExteriorFeatures)
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
Water Features: None
Frontage Type: Road
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: 1 To 4 Units
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1973
Manufactured
Manufactured Body Type: Single Wide
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Not Applicable
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Rural, Rolling/Hilly, Wooded
VIEW: Rural View
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Treed
Lot Size: 40,013,202,752,640,656
Zoning: Agricultural, Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 52
Roads: City/County, Paved Street, Year Round
Frontage: 400
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Summer Tax Year: 2024
Winter Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 100 Amp Service
UTILITIES: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane, Water Connected, Internet Fiber Available
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: None
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=924
School Information
School District: Baraga Area School District
School District: Baraga Area School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
At Ski Resort Y/N: No
Directions: From Baraga, W on M-38 for 7.0 mi to R on Pelkie Rd, 5.3 mi to Tapiola / Otter Lake Rd. Property on R.
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Portage Twp
Mail City: Pelkie
Subdivision: Portage TWP
Municipality: Portage Twp
Area (Municipality): Portage Twp (31024)
Directions: 010-028-007-50 & 010-028-003-50
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 010-028-008-50
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
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Baraga Area High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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 93° 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
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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