Great hunting & fishing base camp/cottage with many recent upgrades in the last 2+ years. This wonderful one room plus storage room cabin is perfectly placed on the one acre wooded parcel for maximum privacy. Excellent location off a paved year road with close access to US-2. 8.3 miles to Rapid River and minutes to the Hiawatha Nation Forest for year-round recreation. The Ogontz boat launch is just minutes away to fish or enjoy Big Bay de Noc and approx 20 min drive to launches for Little Bay de Noc. Both known for Walleye and Small Mouth Bass fishing and other species. Recent upgrades include new metal roof, (installed in July of 2022) insulated walls (walls recently added) and roof, 100 amp electric service, and Ventless Propane Wall Furnace. Propane tank is owned. Furnishings to remain include faux fireplace, full size bunk bed with mattress on bottom bunk, small moveable kitchenette island with 2 bar stools, microfiber loveseat, and misc throw rugs. Furnishings and appliances are all being sold (As Is). Also, comes with a shed and outdoor privy with cement floor. Besides the main living area there is an enclosed 10’x14 storage room. There is a well on the property but unknown age and if it is legal (sold as is) with a hand pump to kitchen sink. Enjoy your evenings around the outdoor firepit and ring. A great place to stay while enjoying all the UP has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$71Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KATHLEEN FRIES• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT ESCANABA
•906-786-5972 (broker)
•escanaba.office@cbgreatlakes.com (broker)
Bought with JACOB HANSEN• PREMIER REAL ESTATE, INC.
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Market trends in 49878, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$277K
$32K MoM
Avg. days on market
69d
20 days MoM
Recently sold homes
16
1 MoM
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Sale history for 9617 Bb
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50082958
Aug 8, 2022
Sold
$23,000
$44/sq ft
Aug 8, 2022
Sold
$23,000
$44/sq ft
Aug 8, 2022
Sold
$23,000
$44/sq ft
Jul 17, 2022
Listed
$27,500
$52/sq ft
Jul 17, 2022
Listed
$27,500
$52/sq ft
Jul 17, 2022
Listed
$27,500
$52/sq ft
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Great hunting & fishing base camp/cottage with many recent upgrades in the last 2+ years. This wonderful one room plus storage room cabin is perfectly placed on the one acre wooded parcel for maximum privacy. Excellent location off a paved year road with close access to US-2. 8.3 miles to Rapid River and minutes to the Hiawatha Nation Forest for year-round recreation. The Ogontz boat launch is just minutes away to fish or enjoy Big Bay de Noc and approx 20 min drive to launches for Little Bay de Noc. Both known for Walleye and Small Mouth Bass fishing and other species. Recent upgrades include new metal roof, (installed in July of 2022) insulated walls (walls recently added) and roof, 100 amp electric service, and Ventless Propane Wall Furnace. Propane tank is owned. Furnishings to remain include faux fireplace, full size bunk bed with mattress on bottom bunk, small moveable kitchenette island with 2 bar stools, microfiber loveseat, and misc throw rugs. Furnishings and appliances are all being sold (As Is). Also, comes with a shed and outdoor privy with cement floor. Besides the main living area there is an enclosed 10’x14 storage room. There is a well on the property but unknown age and if it is legal (sold as is) with a hand pump to kitchen sink. Enjoy your evenings around the outdoor firepit and ring. A great place to stay while enjoying all the UP has to offer!
Greater Lansing AoR #10038497
Apr 27, 2020
Sold
$13,500
$26/sq ft
Apr 27, 2020
Sold
$13,500
$26/sq ft
Apr 27, 2020
Sold
$13,500
$26/sq ft
Nov 5, 2019
Listed
$17,900
$34/sq ft
Nov 5, 2019
Listed
$17,900
$34/sq ft
Nov 5, 2019
Listed
$17,900
$34/sq ft
Approximately 500 square foot camp on a wooded acre of land on plowed road. Close to thousands of acres of Federal Land, boat launch, and US-2. Outdoor privy. There is a shed for storage and furniture will remain.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$200 (+2.8%)
2024
$195 (−61.0%)
2023
$500 (+49.0%)
2022
$336 (+3.1%)
2021
$325 (−19.8%)
2020
$406 (+3.1%)
2019
$394 (+2.4%)
2018
$384 (+2.6%)
2017
$374 (+2.9%)
2016
$364 (+5.2%)
2013
$346
Tax history for 9617 Bb
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$200 (+2.8%)
2024
$195 (−61.0%)
2023
$500 (+49.0%)
2022
$336 (+3.1%)
2021
$325 (−19.8%)
2020
$406 (+3.1%)
2019
$394 (+2.4%)
2018
$384 (+2.6%)
2017
$374 (+2.9%)
2016
$364 (+5.2%)
2013
$346
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
524
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delta County
APN
006-006-002-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 2
Interior Features: Furnished
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Bonus/Media Room Floor Covering: Concrete
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 24 x 16
Other Room Information
Other Room 2 Floor Covering: Concrete
Other Room 2 Level: Main
Other Room 2 Dimensions: 14 x 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Cedar
Foundation Type: Slab
Property Features
Water Features: None
Frontage Type: Road
Lake Name: Close to Big Bay de Noc
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1949
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 41,600
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 1
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 208
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $11,156
Total Tax Amount: $326
Summer Tax Year: 2022
Summer Tax Amount: $121
Winter Tax Year: 2021
Winter Tax Amount: $205
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: None
Heating System: Wall Heat
Sewer Septic: None
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=524
School Information
School District: Rapid River Public Schools
School District: Rapid River Public Schools
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Ensign Twp
Mail City: Rapid River
Subdivision: Rural
Area (Municipality): Ensign Twp (21008)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 524
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Delta County
APN: 006-006-002-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Tri-Township School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$36,000 – $43,000
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