Property Description

Discover the beauty and tranquility of northern Michigan with this exceptional 10-acre wooded parcel located just 2 miles north of downtown Fife Lake in Union Township, Grand Traverse County. Featuring a picturesque 2.75-acre shared pond, this property offers a peaceful setting where wildlife thrives and nature takes center stage. The pond serves as a year-round attraction for deer, turkey, bear, and upland birds, making it an outstanding property for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, or anyone seeking a private retreat. 660 feet of road frontage provides access from a gravel county-maintained road along the southern boundary, conveniently located just 1.5 miles east of US-131, offering easy year-round access while maintaining a secluded, country atmosphere. The land is predominantly covered with mature towering pine trees complemented by scattered hardwoods, creating a beautiful forest setting with excellent privacy. Sandy soils throughout the property are likely well-suited for a conventional septic system, making it an excellent candidate for a future home, cabin, or recreational getaway. This offering consists of a minimum 10-acre parcel to be divided from a larger parent tract. The seller is willing to sell up to 20 acres, allowing the buyer the opportunity to configure the parcel layout, subject to township approval. A survey will be completed prior to closing. The parent parcel is currently enrolled in the Commercial Forest Reserve Program, and the acreage being conveyed will be removed from the program by the seller prior to closing. Whether youre looking to build your dream home, establish a hunting retreat, or invest in northern Michigan land, this unique property offers outstanding flexibility, abundant wildlife, mature timber, and a serene pond setting just minutes from the conveniences of Fife Lake and within an easy 30 minute drive of Traverse City. Enjoy the location, in the heart of Northern Michigan, Fife Lake is the perfect destination for year-round outdoor recreation and a relaxing Up North getaway. During the warmer months, enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and waterskiing on the crystal-clear waters of Fife Lake, or launch a canoe or kayak for a scenic trip down the Manistee River. Nature lovers will appreciate hiking the nearby North Country Trail, exploring Eagle View Overlook, or camping at the rustic CCC Bridge State Forest Campground. Winter brings easy access to some of Northern Michigans premier ski destinations, including Crystal Mountain, approximately 35 miles southwest, Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resort, about 45 miles northeast, and Boyne Mountain Resort, about 70 miles north, offering outstanding downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and year-round resort amenities. Just 24 miles away?approximately a 35-minute drive?Traverse City provides even more attractions, including boutique shopping, exceptional restaurants, wineries on the Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, beaches along Grand Traverse Bay, and easy access to the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. With four seasons of recreation, convenient access to world-class skiing, and close proximity to Traverse City, Fife Lake is an ideal home base for enjoying the very best of Northern Michigan.

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