Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds960 sqft

1468 Karvonen Road, Deerton, MI 49822

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.43 acresLot Size
1989Year Built
$302/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to your cozy home in the country! With over 400 feet on the Laughing Whitefish River you'll have a quiet retreat to call home. Located 19 minutes from Chocolay, you could work in Marquette and escape to the country every day! If you have school age kids they could walk to school...the AuTrain-Onota School is a short walk away. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a vaulted wood ceiling in the living, dining, and kitchen area of the home. The stone wood burning fireplace is a lovely and warming...Welcome to your cozy home in the country! With over 400 feet on the Laughing Whitefish River you'll have a quiet retreat to call home. Located 19 minutes from Chocolay, you could work in Marquette and escape to the country every day! If you have school age kids they could walk to school...the AuTrain-Onota School is a short walk away. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a vaulted wood ceiling in the living, dining, and kitchen area of the home. The stone wood burning fireplace is a lovely and warming focal point to gather around. Hard wood parquet floors in most of the home add warmth and beauty. The larger, primary bedroom has it's own ensuite bath. The home and large 3 car garage were built in 1989. It was used as a successful vacation rental by the sellers and can be used as such by new owners. Onota Township zoning is "town development" which allows vacation rentals. In the warmer months you'll spend most of your time on the large deck overlooking the Laughing Whitefish when your not fishing or just enjoying sitting on the banks of the river. In fact, this home can be your jumping off point for exploring the wild woods, trails, streams, creeks and Lake Superior all within a walk, bike ride, snowmobile or atv ride away. So much to explore from Grand Island, Munising, Pictured Rocks Nat's Lakeshore, Valley Spur...can't list them all, but if you like to hike, mountain bike, alpine or nordic ski, hunt, fish, kayak, pretty much anything...you'll not run out of fun things to do in any season! Come check out this quiet, cozy country home with Laughing Whitefish frontage conveniently located a short drive to Marquette...just waiting for it's new owners! Please note that Property Taxes will change with sale. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage, lot size/dimensions, and age are approximate. Buyer must verify the information and bears all risk for inaccuracies. Acreage and lot dimensions from ONX Hunt. All offers due Sunday, February 1 at 3 pm.
  • Listed by: FRIDA WAARA 906.360.9765 frida@fridawaara.com • RE/MAX 1ST REALTY
Listing closed: 03/06/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 50198381
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$165,000

Avg days on market

111

Sale-to-list ratio

86.7%

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Property Information for 1468 Karvonen Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,799 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alger County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Cottage, Conventional Frame
  • Subdivision Name: Deerton
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: River, Rural, Water
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: TD-Town Development
  • Zoning Description: Mixed Use, Residential

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Lot Size: 1.43 AC / 62,290 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: M-28
  • Directions: M-28 to Deerton Road. Travel South 1 mile to Karvonen Rd. Turn Right, cross bridge, property on right.
  • Latitude: 46.478453
  • Longitude: -87.044972
  • MLS Area Major: Onota Twp (02013)
  • Water Body Name: Laughing Whitefish Rover
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 02-007-210-016-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,799.17
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Au Train-Onota Public Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Au Train-Onota Public Schools
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Lighted, Workshop in Garage
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Property

Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Frontage Length: 411.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.43
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 960.0
  • Building Area Total: 960.0
  • Living Area: 960.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1989
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Electricity Connected, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Range, Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16x13
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Linoleum
  • Dimensions: 10x7
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 7.0
Room 3
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 16x13
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Description: Ceramic
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 10x11
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Description: Ceramic
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 1468 Karvonen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #50198381

$290,100—
Feb 18, 2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #50198381

—
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #50198381

$270,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #50198381

$290,100
02/18/2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #50198381

—
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #50198381

$270,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1468 Karvonen Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$2,799 ($233 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

960 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

960 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1989

Year Renovated

1989

County

ALGER

APN

007-210-016-00

Schools near 1468 Karvonen Road

This home is within Autrain-Onota Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Autrain-Onota Public School
PublicPK to 8

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This home: 1468 Karvonen Road, Deerton, MI 49822
$290,100
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960
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980
784,080
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