NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5280 Cathro Rd Alpena, MI 49707

Estimated Value: $425,000 - $529,627

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
840 Sq Ft
$578/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 26, 2026

Last sale price $500,000 $595 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,294 / mo

244 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 289.8 Acre Lot
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Farm
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

This stunning 289.8-ACRE property is a true sportsman's paradise, complete with established deer blinds, well-maintained trails, and endless opportunities for hunting, hiking, or simply enjoying the serenity of nature. Nestled within this expansive landscape is a charming year-round cabin, fully equipped with electric & cable/high speed internet, perfect for a comfortable weekend getaway or extended stays. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a home base while building your dream home, this cabin offers everything you need to settle in right away. There are 8 accessible deer blinds on the property, 6 of those being enclosed. You will appreciate the convenience of Alpena nearby and Thunder Bay River just moments away. A must see

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Suszek

Real Estate One of Alpena License #6501455344 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Real Estate One of Alpena

Last Buyer's Agent

Vicki Dahl

Real Estate One of Alpena License #6506047697

Real Estate One of Alpena

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 289.8 Acre Lot
  • Hunting Land

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Alpena Elementary School
  • Alpena High School

Farming

  • Farm

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • T32n R7e Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-035-000-601-04
  • Tax Block SEC 35

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

289.8 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Bagley St. turn left on Long Rapids Rd. Take a Right on Cathro Rd. Property will be about a mile down on the left.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Lot Size: 289.8 ACRES
  • Prop. Type: Residential-Single Family
  • Bedroom 1 Level: 2nd
  • Dining Room Level: 1st
  • Kitchen Level: 1st
  • Living Room Level: 1st
  • Year Built: 1950
  • PropertySubType: Residential Acreage
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 289.8
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Co List Office Phone: 989-354-7653
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: T32N R7E
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 840.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Agent Measure
  • Contract Information:Short Sale: No
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • Property Information:Style2: Cabin
  • Property Information Construction: Frame
  • Appliances Equipmt Water Heater: Gas
  • Appliances Equipmt WTR Softener: Own
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Road:Road: Paved
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: None
  • Utility Room Level: 1st
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Hunting Prop, Farm, Hunting Camp
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Exterior:Exterior: Vinyl

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Association/Amenities

  • TaxesAndPossessionAssociationDues: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alpena
  • Junior High Dist: Alpena
  • High School: Alpena

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12623688.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 042-035-000-601-04

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: SEC 35

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$485,157

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$27,187 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/26/2026 01/26/26 Sold $500,000 -16.5% $595 / Sq Ft
12/21/2025 12/21/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $599,000 -14.3% $713 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $832 / Sq Ft
Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

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 $8,072 $277,600 $0 $0
2025 $2,123 $250,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,062 $223,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,965 $194,500 $0 $0
2022 $7,090 $171,900 $0 $0
2021 $7,189 $173,200 $173,200 $0
2020 $4,689 $164,000 $0 $0
2019 $4,543 $155,000 $0 $0
2018 $4,437 $161,700 $0 $0
2017 $3,532 $168,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,501 $168,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,628 $153,400 $0 $0
2013 $824 $168,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201834148

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

APN: 042-035-000-601-04

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