Makinen, Kaleva, MI, 49645
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Description
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Description:
Rare 10-acre opportunity in Kaleva, Michigan!
This square 10-acre parcel offers frontage on county-maintained Makinen Road and a peaceful Northern Michigan setting with a strong blend of privacy, access, and nearby conveniences. The property features a mix of timber, abundant wildlife habitat, multiple potential building sites, electric availability, and fiber optic internet available along Makinen Road.
Located between Traverse City and Ludington, this property puts you in the heart of year-round recreation. Tippy Dam, a well-known destination for salmon fishing, is approximately 15 minutes away, while Rainbow Bend on the Manistee River is roughly 10 minutes away. The Big Manistee River and Little Manistee River are also within an easy 10-20 minute drive, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and exploring some of Northern Michigan's most scenic waterways.
Crystal Lake is also about 20 minutes away and is known for its incredibly clear inland water, making it a favorite nearby destination for boating, swimming, and summer day trips. You're also within a comfortable drive of Bear Lake, Onekama, Manistee, Crystal Mountain, Arcadia, Lake Michigan beaches, golf courses, restaurants, marinas, public land, trails, and small-town amenities.
Whether you're looking for a future homesite, cabin retreat, recreational basecamp, or long-term land investment, this Makinen Road parcel delivers a desirable mix of usable land, road frontage, outdoor recreation, and up-north lifestyle appeal.
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Location
- Directions: US-31 to 9 Mile Rd, east to Healy Lake Rd, north to Makinen Rd, east to property on north side of road. Look for sign.
Building Details
- Current Use: Recreational
Amenities & Features
- Utilities: Electricity Available, None
- Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
Fees & Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value: $39,070
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,869
School Information
- High School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Miscellaneous
- CrossStreet: Makinen Rd & Niemi Rd
- Listing Terms: Cash