20-Acre Off-Grid Cabin with 3 Bedrooms – Newberry, MI – $179,900

Property Overview

Set on 20 acres in the recreational outback of Newberry, Michigan, this 1,180-square-foot cabin offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and an off-grid setup designed for a private Northwoods lifestyle. Built in 2003, the single-level home features an open kitchen, a spacious living and entertainment area with a wood-burning stove, propane wall furnace, main-level laundry, and a convenient side entrance for bringing in firewood. The property sits approximately 0.7 miles from the main year-round road and provides room to ride trails, hunt, and enjoy the surrounding wildlife.

Interior Features

The main level provides three bedrooms, a full bathroom, an open kitchen, and a large living and entertainment area. The kitchen includes a gas range and refrigerator, while laundry is located on the main level. Double-pane windows add to the home’s functional interior design.

• Living & entertainment area: Approximately 319.77 square feet
• Open kitchen: Approximately 136.4 square feet
• Bedroom 1: Approximately 119.9 square feet
• Bedroom 2: Approximately 107.88 square feet
• Bedroom 3: Approximately 71.25 square feet
• Bathroom: Approximately 112.62 square feet
• Heating: Propane and wood
• Fireplace: Wood-burning stove in the living room
• Windows: Double-pane
• Foundation: Block and pillar/post/pier
• Basement: Crawl space
• Laundry: Main level

Land & Outdoor Features

The 20-acre property provides a substantial private setting with wooded surroundings, a woodshed, and trails that can be used for recreational riding. The land offers opportunities for hunting on the property and wildlife observation. The listing is positioned just south of County Road 500 and Trail 45, providing access to a larger network of recreational routes, lakes, and Upper Peninsula outdoor destinations.

A live-edge-sided shed and generator house with an overhang provides additional storage space. The convenient side entrance is positioned for bringing firewood in from the woodshed.

Off-Grid Utilities & Construction

The home is configured for off-grid living with a wired generator providing electricity, a drilled well supplying water, and a septic tank for sewer service. Heating is provided by propane and wood. The cabin has vinyl siding and an asphalt roof, with a block and pillar/post/pier foundation.

Access & Recreation

The property is approximately 0.7 miles from the main year-round road. Its location between Newberry and Paradise places it within an Upper Peninsula recreation area known for trails, forests, lakes, rivers, and Lake Superior destinations. Trail 45, also known as Charcoal Grade Trail, provides a regional route for snowmobiling, ORV/ATV riding, hiking, biking, and walking according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Newberry is located in Luce County in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Luce County’s population at 6,339 as of July 1, 2025, compared with a 2020 census population of 5,339. The Newberry area is surrounded by extensive public-access forest land, inland lakes, rivers, and Lake Superior recreation areas.

Regional recreation includes Tahquamenon Falls State Park, which encompasses nearly 50,000 acres and offers more than 35 miles of trails, boating access, campgrounds, and access to the Upper and Lower Falls.

Safety & Crime

Michigan State Police maintains the Crime in Michigan Dashboard for reported crime data collected through the Michigan Incident Crime Reporting system. The dashboard provides jurisdiction-level crime information and is updated as data is submitted. Current city-level figures were not reproduced here because the available dashboard data requires jurisdiction-specific filtering and can change as reports are updated.

Crime statistics should be evaluated by jurisdiction, reporting year, and offense category rather than treated as a property-specific safety assessment. The Michigan State Police also cautions that crime reporting data can be affected by reporting practices, population characteristics, and data completeness.

Schools & Education

Tahquamenon Area Schools serves the Newberry area and operates Newberry Area School at 700 Newberry Avenue. The district describes itself as geographically large, covering approximately 1,524 square miles, and offers elementary and secondary education along with career and technical education programs and athletics.

Nearby-school information should not be treated as confirmation of enrollment assignment for this property. Buyers should verify current attendance boundaries directly with the school district before making enrollment decisions.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center serves Luce County and the surrounding area from Newberry. The hospital provides community-based healthcare and operates pharmacy services seven days a week. Newberry also has local pharmacy options, including Newberry Hometown Pharmacy and Snyder Drug.

Housing Market History

Available Newberry market data provides historical change measures rather than a complete, directly comparable five-year annual series. Zillow’s Newberry Zillow Home Value Index was $116,997 as of August 31, 2026, with a reported 6.7% year-over-year increase. Realtor.com reported a September 2026 Newberry median listing price of $157,000, with the median listing price down 15.14% year over year and median days on market at 61.

These figures describe different market metrics and should not be combined into a single home-value trend. Historical market information is descriptive and does not predict future property values.

Transportation & Access

Regional road access includes M-123 and M-28. Michigan Department of Transportation identifies M-123 as a route extending between I-75 and Paradise, while M-28 provides a major east-west route through Luce County and the surrounding Upper Peninsula. In 2026, MDOT also scheduled a culvert replacement and roadway project on M-123 north of Newberry, with work planned from May through October 2026.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday services are available in Newberry, including local grocery and pharmacy options. Local directories identify grocery stores such as Rahilly’s IGA and Mac’s Market, while pharmacy directories identify Newberry Hometown Pharmacy and Snyder Drug in the 49868 area.

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor recreation is a major feature of the Newberry region. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses nearly 50,000 acres and includes more than 35 miles of trails, camping areas, boating access, fishing opportunities, and access to the Upper and Lower Falls. The park also includes a segment of the North Country Trail and designated snowmobile and ORV routes.

The broader Newberry area includes access to public forest land, inland lakes, rivers, Lake Superior shoreline, snowmobile trails, cross-country ski trails, and other Upper Peninsula recreational destinations.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is equipped with a wired generator for electricity, a drilled well for water, and a septic tank for sewer service. These are property-specific features and are separate from area-wide utility availability.

Area broadband research identifies multiple internet technologies and providers in Newberry, including fiber, cable, fixed wireless, DSL, and satellite services. Availability can vary by exact address, so service should be confirmed directly for the property before relying on a particular provider or connection type.

Development & Planning

Luce County maintains a Planning Commission and zoning and planning department responsible for coordinating land-use and development planning within the county. A notable transportation project in 2026 is the MDOT M-123 culvert replacement north of Newberry, listed as a roadway improvement project with construction scheduled during 2026.

Planning and transportation projects can change over time, so buyers should consult the relevant county or state agency for current project status and property-specific land-use questions.

Property Summary