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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,131 sqft

3946 Fence River Road, Republic, MI 49879

Single FamilyProperty Type
12.07 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$121/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This fabulous waterfront home on Island Lake in Marquette County is stunning in style and quality! There is 12 acres with 368 feet of lakefront on this picture perfect lake in the north country. This is one of those homes that is tastefully unique, high end yet livable, cozy but magnificent, and a bit of the old with a whole lot of new updates. The original structure was a typical Northwoods cabin complete with stone fireplace and original Rosemaling on the beams and kitchen cupboards. It also features...This fabulous waterfront home on Island Lake in Marquette County is stunning in style and quality! There is 12 acres with 368 feet of lakefront on this picture perfect lake in the north country. This is one of those homes that is tastefully unique, high end yet livable, cozy but magnificent, and a bit of the old with a whole lot of new updates. The original structure was a typical Northwoods cabin complete with stone fireplace and original Rosemaling on the beams and kitchen cupboards. It also features quaint built in wooden bunk beds. Most of the home was built in the last decade and is creatively crafted to blend with the original cabin. Here you will find features such as an English mantle, in floor heating, massive vaulted ceilings, high grade kolbe windows and doors with waterfront views, Viking range, Kohler fixtures, Weil Mclean boiler system with multiple zones, gas fireplace in the master suite, a front porch sun room overlooking the lake, and main floor laundry. There is a separate bedroom suite with a bath in the walkout area of the basement which is perfect for guests or a live-in relative. The grounds are landscaped with hundreds of perennials set among huge stone walls and terraces. On the grounds you will find a potting shed, storage shed, and a stand alone building with stained glass and vaulted ceilings. The log sauna is tempting and has steps leading to the dock for easy water access. There is decking overlooking the lake large enough for outdoor entertaining. A large garage provides plenty of storage as well. This private lakefront retreat is just minutes from M-95 making for an easy drive to Iron Mountain or Marquette. Year round access can make this an all year home or a four season retreat. Island Lake is 45 acres and over 25 feet deep with good fishing and endless peace and quiet. This home must be viewed to be appreciated. It is fantastic. The seller also owns the Island offshore which can be available if the discerning buyer so chooses. You cannot produce this home for twice the price. Take one look and you will fall in love! The Island in Island Lake is also available for $99,900!
  • Listed by: BOB SULLIVAN 906.361.4212 landcoach@aol.com • NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS
Listing closed: 05/20/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 10018008
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 3946 Fence River Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Lake
  • Has Waterfront: Yes

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 12.07 AC / 525,769 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From M-95 in Witch Lake, take the Fence River Road West to property on the South side just before view of Island Lake.
  • Latitude: 46.276378
  • Longitude: -88.039284
  • MLS Area Major: Republic Twp (52025)
  • Water Body Name: Island Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 52-12-122-022-00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.07
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3479.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 652.0
  • Building Area Total: 4815.0
  • Living Area: 4131.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Basement: Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Electric, Wood, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13x25
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 25.0
Room 2
  • Type: Office
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 25x27
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 27.0
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 9x12
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12x16
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 10x14
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 9x12
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 10x14
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 19x20
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 20.0
Room 9
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11x18
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 20x24
  • Length: 20.0
  • Width: 24.0

Property History for 3946 Fence River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #10018008

$500,000—
Oct 29, 2015

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #10018008

—
May 5, 2015

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #10018008

$599,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #10018008

$500,000
10/29/2015

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #10018008

—
05/05/2015

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #10018008

$599,900

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

Public records

3946 Fence River Road

Beds

5

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,479 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,479 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,337 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 3946 Fence River Road

This home is within Republic-Michigamme Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Republic-Michigamme School
PublicPK to 12

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