Imagine waking to the soft chorus of birdsong as sunlight filters through budding maple, birch, & pine —your log home’s knotty-pine interiors warmed by a gentle morning breeze. You step onto the porch with a steaming mug in hand, inhale the forest’s fresh scent, & watch wildflowers carpet the forest floor. Weekends mean exploring nearby hiking/biking trails, discovering hidden waterfalls. Summer brings endless days of sunshine dancing across the lake’s surface just a short drive away. Inside, the lofty cathedral ceiling fills with golden light, perfect for lazy afternoon reading or hosting friends around the firepit. Your workshop hums with weekend projects—perhaps refinishing furniture or tuning your mountain bike—while evenings unfold with barbecues under the canopy of stars, the log beams glowing amber in the firelight. Autumn is a painter’s dream: fiery reds and golds blaze across every tree. You bundle up for crisp morning walks, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and inhale the smoky tang of bonfire season. Back indoors, your walk-out basement’s cozy family room beckons—board games laid out, the sauna heats muscles tired from trail runs, & the home office glows with warm lamplight. When winter arrives, the landscape transforms into a quiet, snow-blanketed wonderland. Mornings start beside frosted windows, followed by snowshoe adventures & cross-country skiing through your own backyard. After, you return to thaw in the sauna, curl up in the loft with a blanket, & watch the snowfall drift past your log walls—secure, serene, & utterly yours, in every season. All offers to be reviewed 7/21/25 at 3pm with a response in 24 hours
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$525,000
161 Lost Forty Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
2beds
1,883sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
3.69 Acres Lot
$528,100 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,509 Estimated rent
Home value
$528,100
$444,000 - $628,000
$2,509/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 27, 2025 at 01:55pm
Listed by:
STEPHANIE JONES 906-362-3823,
NEXTHOME SUPERIOR LIVING 906-214-4267
Bought with:
SALLY STEEN, 6501404193
RE/MAX 1ST REALTY
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50181551
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 6 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Great room
- Level: Second
- Area: 525
- Dimensions: 21 x 25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- High Ceilings, Spa/Sauna
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,067
- Total interior livable area: 1,883 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,208
- Finished area below ground: 675
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage, Additional Garage(s), Detached, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural View
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: no
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 765
Lot
- Size: 3.69 Acres
- Dimensions: 800 x 204 see docs
- Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 521411601410
- Zoning: R residential
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Drilled Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Propane Tank Leased
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Marquette
- Subdivision: Lost 40 Rd
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Private
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $525,000$279/sqft |
Source:  Upper Peninsula AOR #50181551 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$279/sqft |
Source:  NextHome #50181551 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+95.9%$279/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50181551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2010 | Sold | $268,000$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,171 +7.4% | $156,900 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $3,882 +4.3% | $153,500 -15.8% |
| 2022 | $3,721 +1.7% | $182,200 +10.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49855
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10K.I. Sawyer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 10 mi
- 4/10Gwinn High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 12.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Marquette Area School District
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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