Waterfront
Address
230 S Abbe Road, Fairview, MI
Price
$ 498,000
Property Attributes
- ID#1927885
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyOSCODA
- CityFairview
- AreaOscoda
- NeighborhoodMentor
- Zip48621
- Style
- Year Built1960
- Price$ 498,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage8036
- Lot Size40 Acres
Data Source:
Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS (NGLRMLS)
Property Description
A truly one-of-a-kind Northern Michigan property, this remarkable 40-acre parcel offers a rare combination of history, natural beauty, privacy and extraordinary development potential. Surrounded on two sides by the Huron National Forest, the property enjoys a spectacular wooded setting with Comins Creek crossing the rear of the acreage before flowing into the renowned AuSable River, located approximately one mile to the south. Once home to the Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad, this property was originally developed as a popular tourist attraction where visitors boarded a miniature passenger train for an 18-minute scenic journey through the picturesque jack pine forest. While the train itself is no longer on the property, much of the fascinating railroad character remains through an exceptional collection of purpose-built structures. Overlooking the beautiful Comins Creek Valley is a 750-square-foot rustic home, built in 1960, two bedrooms and two baths. Its peaceful setting and elevated valley views make it an ideal owner's retreat, guest cottage or base for a recreational venture. Adding tremendous character to the property is a turn-of-the-century-style Victorian railroad station, constructed in 1994. Measuring approximately 12' x 48. The former engine house, also constructed in 1994, measures approximately 18' x 72' and incorporates numerous custom features reflecting the property's railroad heritage. A 24' x 40' freight house, built in 1998, features six custom doors and could readily serve as a four-car garage, workshop, equipment building or recreational storage facility. The largest structure is the substantial 32' x 106' office and warehouse building, constructed in 2003. The interior is finished with painted drywall has two separate heating and cooling systems. With approximately 40 acres, multiple buildings, creek frontage, National Forest bordering two sides and the AuSable River approximately one mile away, the possibilities here are exceptional.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed $498,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Fireplace(s),Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Within 30 Days |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Refrigerator,Oven/Range |
| Garage Spaces | 6 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Vinyl Siding |
| Pets Allowed | false |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Township | Mentor |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Community Features | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Oscoda |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | formerly MI AuSable Valley RR |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Other Structures | Workshop,Second Garage |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | M-18 North,East on M-72 to McKinley,right on McKinley,left on Abbe |
| City | Fairview |
| High School District | Fairview Area School District |
| Zoning Description | Commercial |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1742400 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Fairview Area School District |
| Elementary School District | Fairview Area School District |
| Tax Assessed Value | 174864 |
| Ownership Type | Private Owner |
| Lease Amount Frequency | Annually |
| Legal Description | SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 40 Acres |
| Year Built Effective | 2003 |
| Freehold | VOW,BBO,IDX |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | None |
|---|---|
| Basement | Partial,Crawl Space |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 7226 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Lower Level |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 810 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Primary Bathroom Features | Shared |
| Kitchen Area | 72 |
| Kitchen Length | 6 |
| Kitchen Width | 12 |
| Living Room Area | 216 |
| Living Room Length | 12 |
| Living Room Width | 18 |
| Primary Bedroom Length | 10 |
| Primary Bedroom Width | 10 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | None |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Gravel,Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Finished Rooms,Plumbing,Concrete Floors |
| Lot Features | Wooded-Hardwoods,Evergreens,Rolling Slope,Metes and Bounds |
| Water Source | Private |
| Lot Size Area | 40 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Number of Buildings | 3 |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 1320x1320 |
| Lot Size Acres | 40 |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
| Horse Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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