Offers: Written offers with prequalification letter or proof of funds submitted by 6/2/2025 at 6pm. Offer response times preferred to be no sooner than 6/3/2025 at 8pm. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify deadlines for receipt of and seller’s response to offers. ** Looking for a special place to retreat and make wonderful memories? This cottage on Lake Superior offers so many opportunities for you! The mixed sand and sandstone beach is perfectly situated to enjoy water activities and the expansive views of the lake, Huron Mountains and even a chance of watching the fireworks in Pequaming over the Fourth of July holiday! The cottage has 3 cozy bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, great room and solarium. The original cabin was built in 1942+/- and the addition was in 2004+/-. The sellers have used the cottage as a 3-season retreat. It also has central heat, plus seller is aware of insulation in the attic, all walls of the addition, and the east and west walls of the original cabin. Additional features include hardwood floors in the original cabin, pine tongue and groove, updated kitchen, updated bathroom, fiber internet through Up.net and more! Seller would like to include most (will be removing 2 tables and chairs, bath stand, roll top desk in the small bedroom) of the furnishings remaining making this an easy start to your first summer at the lake! The heating system has 5 zones, four in-floor zones in the addition and solarium and one zone for baseboard heat in the original cabin, plus there is air conditioning in the addition and solarium. The original cabin does not have central air. There is a 1 car detached garage and a separate storage building for your water toys or outdoor furniture. The location is approximately 19 miles to Houghton and approximately 8 miles to Baraga. Improvements since 2013 include: kitchen cabinets and flooring, baseboard heat to original cabin, crawl space sump pump and gravel for drainage, exterior painting, bathroom update, water heater, and drain tile around front and side of original cabin. NOTICE: All information believed accurate but not warranted. Buyer recommended to inspect & verify all aspects of the property & bares all risks for any inaccuracies including but not limited to estimated acreage, lot location/size, square footage, utilities (availability & costs associated). Real estate taxes are subject to change (possibly significant) & municipality reassessment after sale. Buyer should NOT assume that buyer’s tax bills will be similar to the seller’s current tax bills. Taxes are not zero. Audio/video recording devices may be present on property and entering the property shall be considered consent to be recorded. OFFERS: 72 hours response time requested on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer submission & response deadlines.
Closed
$270,000
12979 Tervo Rd, Baraga, MI 49908
3beds
1,937sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.7 Acres Lot
$271,000 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$1,315 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 08:57am
Listed by:
KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI) 906-281-1848,
CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 906-482-0001
Bought with:
JENNIFER DEEPHOUSE
STATE WIDE OF HOUGHTON
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50171997
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 7 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 506
- Dimensions: 23 x 22
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Block,Exterior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,937
- Total interior livable area: 1,937 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,937
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Detached, Electric in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront, Great Lake
- Body of water: Lake Superior / Kew Bay
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 157
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
- Dimensions: 157 x 123 x 157 x 37 x 30 x 9 x 54+/-
- Features: Dead End, Rural, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0700207204800
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Point
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available, Internet Fiber Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baraga
- Subdivision: .
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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