Skandia 40 Acres with Well built Log Cabin on a convenient yet very private parcel with beautiful Whitetail Bucks, Turkey, other Small Game boasting a wooded setting featuring the Headwaters of the Nelson Creek. This is a rare opportunity to own a very private Upper Peninsula recreational property or a prime location to build your own Country Home or Homestead. The cabin is nestled among the trees with a spacious feeling open floor plan, a bedroom and bathroom. A large "Field Like" area has been cleared providing a versatile space for gatherings, camping, a building site, livestock or a big flourishing garden with some fruit trees. The land borders CFA Land which directly leads to Thousands of acres of State Land you can feel free to explore and use. This offers an unlimited amount of great hunting sites and recreation in a peaceful, quiet and secluded forest in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Michigan Trail 8 is very close by leading to endless miles of great riding and 4 seasons of fun. The camp is features a spacious open one room concept with a separate private bedroom such as many Yooper Traditional Deer Camps do, but an indoor bathroom has been installed and there is a flushable indoor toilet inside and an outhouse outside. It is solid and comfortable. A Spring provides water for toilet flushing and any other use you prefer except the sellers do not use it for drinking or cooking. New chinking and staining was done to the cabin by the previous owner so it is sealed nice and tight for the new owner. A 20,000 watt propane 4 cylinder generator could light up half the town so it quietly will supply all the energy you could need. There is also a 400 Watt Solar Panel with batteries bringing free power from the Sun if you don't want to use propane. There is a propane gas range, lighting and wall furnace inside along with the wood burning stove will keep you cozy in all seasons. A 110 gallon rainwater catchment system is plumbed for running water with sewer plumbing in place. Additional recent improvements are new wiring throughout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, a ceiling fan and screen door. The cabin is surrounded by a thick forest of mixed native species. Nature is truly at your doorstep with the Headwaters of the Nelson whch providing a tremendous habitat for Game, Fish, Grouse, Turkey, Bear and big Whitetail Deer adding to the property's scenic character. The wooded acreage may offer future timber/logging opportunities or lumber for the vintage Sawmill which was running and used by the previous owner which is very valuable. There is year round plowed access to the easement/driveway on a blacktop County Road. Whether you're looking for a hunting camp, family getaway, off grid retreat, timber investment, recreational property or private UP escape have it all right here! Come and See today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$250Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by BRIAN OLSON• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS
Skandia 40 Acres with Well built Log Cabin on a convenient yet very private parcel with beautiful Whitetail Bucks, Turkey, other Small Game boasting a wooded setting featuring the Headwaters of the Nelson Creek. This is a rare opportunity to own a very private Upper Peninsula recreational property or a prime location to build your own Country Home or Homestead. The cabin is nestled among the trees with a spacious feeling open floor plan, a bedroom and bathroom. A large "Field Like" area has been cleared providing a versatile space for gatherings, camping, a building site, livestock or a big flourishing garden with some fruit trees. The land borders CFA Land which directly leads to Thousands of acres of State Land you can feel free to explore and use. This offers an unlimited amount of great hunting sites and recreation in a peaceful, quiet and secluded forest in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Michigan Trail 8 is very close by leading to endless miles of great riding and 4 seasons of fun. The camp is features a spacious open one room concept with a separate private bedroom such as many Yooper Traditional Deer Camps do, but an indoor bathroom has been installed and there is a flushable indoor toilet inside and an outhouse outside. It is solid and comfortable. A Spring provides water for toilet flushing and any other use you prefer except the sellers do not use it for drinking or cooking. New chinking and staining was done to the cabin by the previous owner so it is sealed nice and tight for the new owner. A 20,000 watt propane 4 cylinder generator could light up half the town so it quietly will supply all the energy you could need. There is also a 400 Watt Solar Panel with batteries bringing free power from the Sun if you don't want to use propane. There is a propane gas range, lighting and wall furnace inside along with the wood burning stove will keep you cozy in all seasons. A 110 gallon rainwater catchment system is plumbed for running water with sewer plumbing in place. Additional recent improvements are new wiring throughout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, a ceiling fan and screen door. The cabin is surrounded by a thick forest of mixed native species. Nature is truly at your doorstep with the Headwaters of the Nelson whch providing a tremendous habitat for Game, Fish, Grouse, Turkey, Bear and big Whitetail Deer adding to the property's scenic character. The wooded acreage may offer future timber/logging opportunities or lumber for the vintage Sawmill which was running and used by the previous owner which is very valuable. There is year round plowed access to the easement/driveway on a blacktop County Road. Whether you're looking for a hunting camp, family getaway, off grid retreat, timber investment, recreational property or private UP escape have it all right here! Come and See today!
Public Records
Oct 21, 2022
Sold
$90,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 1995
Sold
$10,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,948 (+2.9%)
2024
$1,893 (+14.4%)
2023
$1,655 (+189.2%)
2022
$572 (+3.0%)
2021
$556 (+1.4%)
2020
$548 (+5.0%)
2019
$522 (+2.5%)
2018
$509 (+2.2%)
2017
$498 (+0.6%)
2016
$495 (+2.9%)
2015
$481 (+1.5%)
2014
$474 (+1.7%)
2013
$466
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
384
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
384
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marquette County
APN
52-15-016-005-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026.
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, 13 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
Skandia, MI • 49885
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Skandia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 722 S Carlshend Rd
$120,844
$4,056 under list price of $125K
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