Chief Lake is one of the most sought after lakes in Marquette County and perhaps in all of the U.P. It is semi-private with no public access, clear water, excellent fishing and boating. This rustic cottage has year round access on a paved county road with 9.25 acres and 407 feet of frontage on the lake providing for privacy and waterfront value. There is electric to the cottage. The well is not functional but easy access to drill a new one. There is indoor plumbing to use once the well and septic are upgraded. The cottage has plenty of storage and living space so with upgrades it can be very functional. Or you can just start over and have a remarkable parcel of inland lake frontage to build on. The value of this property is in the waterfront land but the cottage adds to the convenience of using the property now and not to be dismissed as a "tear down". While the beautiful property needs TLC it has excellent potential. If you are looking for a estate size parcel of waterfront land on a prime inland lake, this may be for you.
Active
$429,900
1656 Chief Lake Rd, Republic, MI 49879
1beds
1,440sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
9.25 Acres Lot
$410,000 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of storageLiving spaceElectric to the cottage
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 12:22pm
Listed by:
BOB SULLIVAN 906-361-4212,
NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS 906-225-5263
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50181086
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 392
- Dimensions: 28 x 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 20 x 16
Heating
- Space Heater, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Linoleum
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Unfinished,Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,786
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Attached, Electric in Garage, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Lake Front, Waterfront, Interior Lake
- Body of water: Chief Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 407
Lot
- Size: 9.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 407 x 874 x 525 x 420 x 130 x 400
- Features: Rural, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Other
- Parcel number: 521210501200
- Zoning: WR-1 Waterfront Residential One
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Mound Septic
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Republic
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,615
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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