144 Acres with Otter River Frontage – Houghton County, MI Here’s your chance to own 144 acres with over a half-mile of frontage on the Otter River — a renowned brown trout stream tucked in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This mostly wooded parcel delivers seclusion, natural beauty, and the kind of peace and quiet the U. P. is famous for. Pike Lake Road borders the property to the west, with the Baraga State Forest just to the north. The sellers have already made thoughtful improvements: Well and septic system sized for a 3-bed, 2-bath home Fiber-optic internet for modern connectivity 40-foot storage container included Recent survey for peace of mind With its size and layout, the property offers excellent potential for subdivision or development. Smaller tracts could have frontage on Pike Lake Road or N. Laird Road, with utilities already available at the road. Access is easy year-round via N. Laird Road, a county-maintained all-season road. Inside the property, trails wind their way to the river and through diverse natural features — apple and crabapple trees, wild strawberries, and outstanding wildlife habitat. Selective logging years ago has allowed for healthy regrowth, creating cover for deer, grouse, and the occasional black bear. The location is ideal: just east of Baraga off M-38, and only a short drive to Lake Superior for boating, fishing, and sandy beach days. Whether you’re dreaming of building a home, setting up the ultimate hunting camp, or simply owning a private piece of the U. P. , this land has it all. Come walk it — the U. P. is calling.
Vacant landProperty Type
144.01 acresLot Size
$1,805Price/Acres
Listed by JOSH STEIN• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
144 Acres with Otter River Frontage – Houghton County, MI Here’s your chance to own 144 acres with over a half-mile of frontage on the Otter River — a renowned brown trout stream tucked in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This mostly wooded parcel delivers seclusion, natural beauty, and the kind of peace and quiet the U. P. is famous for. Pike Lake Road borders the property to the west, with the Baraga State Forest just to the north. The sellers have already made thoughtful improvements: Well and septic system sized for a 3-bed, 2-bath home Fiber-optic internet for modern connectivity 40-foot storage container included Recent survey for peace of mind With its size and layout, the property offers excellent potential for subdivision or development. Smaller tracts could have frontage on Pike Lake Road or N. Laird Road, with utilities already available at the road. Access is easy year-round via N. Laird Road, a county-maintained all-season road. Inside the property, trails wind their way to the river and through diverse natural features — apple and crabapple trees, wild strawberries, and outstanding wildlife habitat. Selective logging years ago has allowed for healthy regrowth, creating cover for deer, grouse, and the occasional black bear. The location is ideal: just east of Baraga off M-38, and only a short drive to Lake Superior for boating, fishing, and sandy beach days. Whether you’re dreaming of building a home, setting up the ultimate hunting camp, or simply owning a private piece of the U. P. , this land has it all. Come walk it — the U. P. is calling.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50181358
Jul 11, 2025
Listed
$295,000
Jul 11, 2025
Listing Removed
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MiRealSource-MiMLS #50120568
Oct 6, 2023
Sold
$205,000
Oct 4, 2023
Pending
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Sep 29, 2023
Sold
$205,000
Sep 10, 2023
Pending
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Aug 30, 2023
Listed
$189,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,441 (+443.9%)
2024
$633 (−51.4%)
2023
$1,302 (+4.8%)
2022
$1,242 (+2.6%)
2021
$1,211 (+1.1%)
2020
$1,198
2019
$1,199 (+2.2%)
2018
$1,173 (+1.0%)
2017
$1,162 (+33.9%)
2016
$868 (−0.6%)
2015
$873 (−14.1%)
2013
$1,016
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot size
144.01 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
008-269-004-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Exterior
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Creek/Stream/Brook, Lake/River Privileges, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Road
Lake Name: River
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Style: Vacant Land
Lot Information
Legal Water Access Only: River
SHORELINE: Rocky, Sand, Wooded
VIEW: Rural View
Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Ravine, Sloping, Wooded, Adjoins State/Fed Land, Bluff
Survey on File
Zoning: Mixed Use, Recreational
Land Information
Acreage: 144.01
Roads: Access, City/County, Country, Year Round
Frontage: 2640
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 0
Summer Tax Year: 0
Winter Tax Year: 2024
Winter Tax Amount: $633
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available, Internet Fiber Available
Water: Drilled Well
Fuel On Site: None (Fuel On Site)
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
School Information
School District: L'anse Area Schools
School District: L'Anse Area Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Baraga, take M-38 18 miles to Pike Lake Road, turn north and property at NE corner of Pike Lake Road and N Laird Road
Municipality: Laird Twp
Mail City: Pelkie
Location: Corner Lot, Rural
Municipality: Laird Twp
Area (Municipality): Laird Twp (31017)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 144.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 008-269-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
Around this home
Schools
Lanse Area School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 16.4mi
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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
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Pelkie, MI • 49958
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Pelkie. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.