$399,900
Tbd Off Rice Lake RdLake Linden, MI 49945
Land and lots · MLS 11555857 · Listed 536 days ago (May 12, 2025)
8.4 mi straight line to Swedetown Trails (public cross-country trails) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
MICHIGAN 400-ACRE TRACT FOR SALE! This property islolated in Torch Lake Township, in Houghton County, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a great recreational area, surrounded by the Torch Lake, the Portage Lake, and Lake Superior. This county lies on the eastern side of the Keweenaw Peninsula, which juts out 75 miles into Lake Superior. You can take a circle tour from this property to find some of the most picturesque scenery that Michigan has to offer. In the fall the Keweenaw area is known for brilliant displays of color created by the special mix of sugar maples, birch and oaks of the northern forests. Brockway Mountain scenic drive near Copper Harbor is a popular tourist destination. There are trails to hike and bike. There are beautiful sugar sand beaches, and blueberry and raspberry picking spots to explore in summer. In the winter there is extreme Back Country skiing at Mt. Bohemia Ski Hill. Just north of Rice Lake Road, via the Post Road, is access to the Gay Trail, a Multi-Use State Trail. No matter which outdoor recreation you are interested in, and no matter which direction you want to explore, this property will be a great spot to start out from! The 400-Acre Tract was owned by various timber companies since the 1900's. In the 1940's a severe forest fire burned most of the tract, which created an excellent regeneration of about 150-Acres of aspen. In winter, when other deciduous trees are mostly dormant, quaking aspens are able to keep producing sugar for energy. Deer seek shade from aspen groves in summer. They also consume bark, leaves, buds, and twigs of quaking aspens throughout the year. Ruffed grouse are especially dependent on quaking aspens for food and nesting habitat. About 106 acres of land includes tree species of red maple, sugar maple, yellow birch and ash, with scattered spruce, fir, and white pine mix. About 25-Acres of land has northern hardwoods. Sugar maple, red maple, hemlock, basswood and yellow birch are the most common trees in Michigan's northern hardwood forests. The McCallum Creek passes through north western parts of this property - This creates a wetland management area of about 128-Acres consisting of a mix of marsh, and beaver ponds. The largest pond is about 3-Acres in size and about 12 feet deep. The waters of the McCallum creek originate just north east of the property being offered for sale, and then flow westerly for about 4+/- miles and empty into Torch Lake. The creek may support brook trout. The ponds are visited by ducks, geese and wildlife native to wetland areas. It is recommended that this area be preserved and protected. The 400 Acres is currently enrolled in the Michigan CFA Program - Their current Owners objectives are to manage the forest tract stands to maximize growth, health, vigor, in conjunction to support recreation, wildlife habitat and watershed protection. There have been turkey, whitetail deer, and bear sightings on this parcel. If a New Owner wants to build a cabin on this property they would need to withdraw a portion of land from the program. - The property is a short drive south of the Village of Lake Linden, which was organized in the mid 1950's to support local copper mining activities. The County Road bringing you to the forest road is plowed and maintained. The forest road into the property is about 2 miles long, and can be accessed by vehicle in the summer, but is not plowed in the winter, so access would be by snowmobile or tracked ATV type vehicles. There are no public utility lines to this parcel, so a private generator system would need to be installed for electricity. If you are seeking a very private forest tract for outdoor recreation, contact us today!
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedetown TrailsMI · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 8.4 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Mont Ripley Ski AreaMI · homes near it | Local ski area | 12 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Michigan Tech TrailsMI · homes near it | Nordic center | 12 mi | Tech Trails Main TrailheadVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Chassell Classic Ski TrailsMI · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 14 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids TrailsMI · homes near it | Nordic center | 14 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Mount BohemiaMI · homes near it | Alpine resort | 21 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:23 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Timothy Keohane of Great Lakes & Land Real Estate.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $399,900
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 400 acres
- County
- Houghton County
- MLS number
- 11555857
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Lake Linden.
Price and status history
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,472 per month
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Great Lakes & Land Real Estate. Listing agent: Timothy Keohane. Co-listing agent: Linda Keohane. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.