**Dream Home on the Dead River Basin** Welcome to your personal paradise! This stunning custom-built home offers an exceptional lifestyle on the picturesque Dead River Basin, perfectly blending luxury and comfort. Spanning over 4,800 square feet, this expansive 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence is nestled on 1.8 beautifully landscaped acres, complete with private sand beach access to the serene basin. As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by the exquisite craftsmanship showcased in the custom cherry cabinets throughout, providing elegance and functionality in every room. The spacious layout features an inviting living area, ideal for gatherings, and a chef’s kitchen ready for culinary adventures. Unwind in your sauna or the magnificent in-home continuous lap pool or escape to the fully finished walk-out basement, offering endless opportunities for entertainment, relaxation, or a private retreat. Gas lines are installed on both the main and lower level, offering the option to easily add fireplaces on each floor. The deck is also a wonderful place to relax on over 1,000 square feet of Trex overlooking the basin there's room for the whole family to stretch out! For those with hobbies or needing extra storage, the additional 40x70 garage is a dream come true. Equipped with a two-zone in-floor radiant heating system, power, water, and septic, it's perfect for vehicles, workshops, or recreational space. This property has a full house generator with a transfer switch. You never have to worry about losing power with the generator automatically turning on if the power goes out. The 50hp Kabota tractor with snowplow attachment sure comes in handy during the winter months! Year-round neighbors help keep the road maintained and accessible during those snowy winter months. Embrace the beauty of nature while enjoying modern comforts in this remarkable home. Experience basin living at its finest with boating, swimming and fishing in the summer and snowmobiling, ice fishing and more in the winter!
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Price cut: $45K (7/22)
$1,100,000
23 Chipman Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849
5beds
4,680sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
1.86 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Continuous lap poolFully finished walk-out basementExquisite craftsmanshipPrivate sand beach accessCustom cherry cabinets
- 321 days
- on Zillow |
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- 19 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 10:05am
Listed by:
KRISTINE GOUPILLE 906-250-7344,
RE/MAX 1ST REALTY 906-225-1136,
ANDREA COUVILLION 906-250-9545,
RE/MAX 1ST REALTY
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50156972
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Breezeway, Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Family Room, Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Workshop, Basement Full Bath, Bathroom, Primary Bdrm Suite
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 780
- Dimensions: 30 x 26
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Hot Water, Zoned, Radiant Floor, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, First Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar/Bar, Spa/Sauna, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Finished,Full,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,800
- Total interior livable area: 4,680 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,400
- Finished area below ground: 2,280
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Attached, Detached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Indoor
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Lake Front, Waterfront, Beach Front, Interior Lake, Sandy Bottom
- Body of water: Dead River Basin
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 200
Lot
- Size: 1.86 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 410
- Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Wooded, Unpaved, Graded, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 520761000200
- Zoning: LSR Lakeshore Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts, 220 Volts For Spa, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Workshop, Circuit Breakers, Generator, Underground
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Not Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Not Available, Propane, Propane Tank Owned
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ishpeming
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $674,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,949
- Date on market: 10/2/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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