A majestic forest, spectacular sunsets, and 339 feet of Big Bay de Noc shoreline. This 10-acre Garden Peninsula property is a rare waterfront find. Located in Fairbanks Township in Delta County, this heavily wooded parcel features towering mature cedars and other conifers, fairly level terrain, approximately 431 feet of road frontage, and exceptional depth extending more than a quarter mile from road to water. Westerly views reach across roughly 30 miles of open water to distant land, while views south take in Little Summer Island and neighboring islands. Nearby homes suggest promising potential for a seasonal retreat or year-round residence, subject to applicable approvals. No driveway has been installed, leaving the opportunity to thoughtfully plan your entrance through this remarkable forest. The access road is seasonal, with nearby year-round residents maintaining winter plowing. Waters surrounding the southern Garden Peninsula are known for salmon, northern pike, whitefish, and smallmouth bass, adding outstanding fishing opportunities to an already scenic setting. Expansive water views, a magnificent wooded landscape, and room to create your own waterfront escape make this a property worth exploring.
Plan your escape to this unique wilderness stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline of 18+ acres and approximately 500 feet of private frontage on the Garden Peninsula. From the road, the property is mostly level with a gentle slope through a beautiful stand of mature northern hardwoods. As you approach the lake, the character of the land changes dramatically, giving way to cedar and other conifers along a rugged limestone bluff approximately 40 feet above the water. Massive limestone ledges define the bluff, with old cedar trees growing from cracks in the rock and a natural pathway winding down through the ledges to the shoreline below. At water's edge, loose limestone rock and the open expanse of Lake Michigan create a wild, dramatic setting where you'll experience everything the lake has to offerfrom calm summer mornings to crashing waves and powerful fall storms. This is a property for someone looking to truly get away from it all. There is good road access, although the road is not county plowed, and electrical service does not extend to the property, making this an ideal location for an off-grid cabin, camp or private retreat. Once you leave the beaten path in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, places offering this degree of privacy and isolation can still be found with some effort. Wildlife is abundant throughout the Garden Peninsula, and the surrounding woods and the shoreline offers endless opportunities to simply explore, watch nature and enjoy the solitude. Despite the secluded setting, you're not far from conveniences and recreation. The village of Garden offers restaurants, gas and groceries, with Garden Golf nearby and several public boat launches providing access to the surrounding waters. Historic Fayette State Park and its beautifully restored 19th-century iron-smelting village make a great destination for visiting family and friends, and the park also offers an excellent public marina capable of accommodating larger boats. Commercial air service is available in both Escanaba and Marquette. If a wilderness setting, right on the shore of Lake Michigan, surrounded by mature hardwood forest and rugged limestone cliffs, is the place for you, then you better not wait!
This 6.86-acre waterfront parcel for sale near Fairport, Michigan has about 1,000 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline on the Garden Peninsula. The shore is a mix of soft sand and classic limestone, with open water views to both Little Summer and Summer Island and sunsets over Big Bay de Noc. The shoreline sits along the Lake Michigan Water Trail, which follows the U.P.'s northern Lake Michigan coast. The beach makes an easy launch for a kayak or paddleboard. You can push off in the morning when the water's calm and paddle out to Little Summer Island, about 2 miles off the Fairport shore. It has shallow water and light boat traffic. Summer Island is about 2 miles past that, with rocky cliffs, sandy landing beaches, and old logging camp and fishing shanty sites. Poverty Island and its historic lighthouse are a longer open-water trip, about 5 miles beyond Summer. The Fairport boat launch is nearby for bigger boats. Back on land, a trail winds through the woods to the water. There's a cleared building site and an existing well and septic system (buyer to verify, not in active use). Splits are available. Deer are common here, and there's a hunting blind on site for fall. Fayette Historic State Park is about 15 minutes up the road. This is rare Lake Michigan frontage in Delta County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Located on the beautiful Garden Peninsula, this waterfront parcel offers 200 feet of pristine sandy shoreline along with a generous stretch of acreage: perfect for setting up a campsite, parking your RV, or building your dream home. With west facing exposure, you'll enjoy breathtaking sunsets and endless views where soft sand meets the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Lake Michigan. Parcels of this size and quality do not come around often, and those seeking an exceptional slice of prime waterfront will be thrilled with this rare opportunity. While the sandy beach is the star of the show, the beautiful high ground acreage is covered in a mix of hardwoods and conifers, which provide an ideal spot for development or quiet enjoyment of natural beauty. While electric has not yet been run, utility easements will be provided so the buyer can bring in service. An adjacent 200 foot parcel is also available, offering the opportunity to purchase both and create a remarkable 400 feet of frontage. Opportunities like this are rare, get in touch today!
10 Acres with Road Frontage, Utilities, and Building Sites Prime Land Opportunity! Discover the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and development potential with this 10-acre parcel of mostly high and dry ground, ideal for your dream home, investment, or recreational retreat. County Road Frontage Easy access year-round Electric and Fiber Optic Internet Available Work from home with high-speed connectivity Multiple Building Sites Gently rolling terrain offers several ideal spots to build Ingress/Egress Easement in Place Provides legal access to neighboring parcels Peaceful, Rural Setting Enjoy nature, space, and tranquility just minutes from town
Gorgeous 20-acre Summer Island parcel has roughly 1,850 feetof Lake Michigan water frontage and is found several miles off the coast of Fairport,Michigan, located in the Garden Peninsula. The property is surrounded by SummerIsland Association acreage, except for its southwest border, which it shares with theState of Michigan. Summer Island is accessible by boat only. The shoreline is rocky,yet gradual and includes a small sand beach area. The acreage is covered with apredominantly cedar forest. All measurements approximate. Buyer to verify all data.
Garden is located in Michigan. Garden, Michigan has a population of 153. Garden is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.44% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.81%.
The median household income in Garden, Michigan is $35,156. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,117 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Garden is 50.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 74.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 30 inches per year, with 47 inches of snow per year.
