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Lot/land
$825,000
8688 Miller Rd, Alanson, MI 49706
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70.3Acres
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70.3 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 86 days |
- 158 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Flynn,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate - Petoskey 231-881-9400
Source: Northern Michigan MLS,MLS#: 478788
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 70.3 Acres
- Features: Mixed Trees, Near Snowmobile Trails
- Topography: Slow Slope,Gently Rolling,Open
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Well Needed
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alanson
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000-6.1% |
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| 3/1/2026 | Listing removed | $878,750 |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $878,750 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49706
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Alanson Public SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Littlefield
Source: Northern Michigan MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Emmet County
- Alanson
- 49706
- 8688 Miller Rd





