$429,900

36689 River Rd Chassell, MI 49916

Estimated payment $2,695/month

Total Views 93
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,963 Sq Ft
$145 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Set in the peaceful countryside of Tapiola, MI, this property is an updated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that offers over 3,300 finished square feet of beautifully designed living space on just under nine acres. Located about five miles from Otter Lake, approximately 15 minutes from Chassell, and 20 minutes from Houghton and Michigan Tech. The main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining area, living area, along with an area to remove coats, hats, and boots as you come in from the garage. The kitchen is open and provides all you need for storage and cooking needs. From the living room, the enclosed heated porch, and the deck, you can enjoy beautiful, wooded views that bring the surrounding landscape right into the home. The main floor also includes the primary suite with its attached bath and walk in closet, along with an additional full bathroom. The upstairs level has an open area that can be utilized for an office or extra sleeping area if needed along with a bedroom. The walkout lower level offers an impressive open-concept family and entertaining space, the laundry room, and mechanical room. Two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom are located downstairs, providing excellent space for guests, household members, or flexible use. Outside, the property is fully landscaped and thoughtfully improved for enjoying all that this setting has to offer. With abundant wildlife, gorgeous wooded surroundings, the acreage is ideal for hunting, recreation, and exploring your own land. This property is ready to move into and start making it your own. Come take a look. NOTICE: Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers must inspect & verify all property details. Buyers accept all risks of inaccuracies, including but not limited to, acreage, lot size/location, square footage, & utility availability/costs. Real estate taxes will be reassessed & may change significantly after sale; do not assume your tax bills will match the seller’s. Taxes are not zero. GIS, apps and plat book pages/maps are not surveys. Audio/video recording may occur on the property; entry implies consent to recording. Buyer pre-approval and/or proof of funds documentation to be provided upon request.

Listing Agent

Brian Rimpela

CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED License #UPAR-6501420747 Listed on: 07/22/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 8 Acre Lot
  • 399 Ft Wide Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Sec 32 T53n R34w Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-132-006-60

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

8 Acres

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Residential
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Conventional Frame
  • Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 4322
  • Total Tax Year: 2025
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Mail City: Chassell
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9 ft + Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Hardwood Floors, Sump Pump, Walk-In Closet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener - Owned
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Poured, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 18 x 13
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On Lower Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 13
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: On Lower Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 13
  • Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 10 x 9, On Level: First, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 6 x 12, On Level: First, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bathroom 3: Dimensions: 8 x 7, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Types: Entry, Family Room, First Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Utility/Laundry Room, Basement Full Bath, First Flr Full Bathroom, Primary Bdrm Suite, Primarybdrm Lavatory
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 13
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: On Lower Floor, Dimensions: 28 x 14
  • Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
  • Laundry: On Lower Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 10
  • Laundry Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 18
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Sun Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 28 x 6
  • Sun Room Floor Covering: Laminate
  • Other Room1: Dimensions: 19x11, On Level: Second, Flooring: Carpet
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1348
  • Finished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1118
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1845
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2963

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Masonite
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 399
  • Road: City/County, Country, Gravel, Year Round
  • Sideof Street: S
  • Out Buildings: None (OtherStructures)
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached Garage, Electric in Garage, Gar Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Unassigned/General
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: LP/Propane Gas
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Private Well
  • Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-132-006-60
  • Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
  • Lot Dimensions: 8 +/- acres
  • Acreage: 8
  • Site/Lot Features: Rural, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2025, Amount: $2,407.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2025, Amount: $1,915.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2025, Amount: $4,322.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $4,323 $163,930 $0 $0
2025 $2,407 $152,247 $0 $0
2024 $23 $149,539 $0 $0
2023 $2,224 $122,183 $0 $0
2022 $3,698 $112,959 $0 $0
2021 $3,628 $107,671 $0 $0
2020 $3,334 $104,093 $0 $0
2019 $3,275 $99,573 $0 $0
2018 $3,188 $94,316 $0 $0
2017 $3,039 $93,771 $0 $0
2016 -- $91,326 $0 $0
2015 -- $90,174 $0 $0
2014 -- $82,801 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/22/2026 07/22/26 For Sale $429,900 +118.2% $145 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Sold $197,000 -1.5% $90 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/17/2015 11/17/15 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2015 08/28/15 For Sale $199,900 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $197,000 Copper Range Abs & Title
Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Brian Rimpela

CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED

(906) 323-0708

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MLS Number: 50215848

Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-132-006-60

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