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Agricultural Land with Production Buildings
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$849,000

11486 Essex, Ellsworth, MI 49729

LAND - Ellsworth, MI

Lot Size134.00 Acres
Days on Market35

Property Features for 11486 Essex

General Information

Property type Land
Property subtype Other
Zoning Ag
Lot features Electric, Phone, Mineral Rights
Elementary school district Ellsworth
Middle school district Ellsworth
High school district Ellsworth
Directions US-31 to Essex Rd. Follow 1 mile to property.
Subdivision Banks
Standard status Active
APN 05-01-019-005-10
Lot size 134.00 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description Lengthy, see associated docs
Legal Description Lengthy, see associated docs

Utilities

Water source Well
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate
Listed By: Steve Parafin
Added: Jun 26 Changed: Jul 2 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 4:06PM
MLS# 479665

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering is a 134-acre agricultural property zoned Ag, currently planted in corn and supported by established farm infrastructure. The centerpiece is a primary production barn totaling 5,700 square feet and includes a walk-in freezer for cold storage and produce handling. A separate building provides 6,200 square feet of workshop and office area, supporting equipment maintenance, business administration, woodworking, storage, or other value-added farm uses. The property’s agricultural background includes prior cherry production, along with facilities suited to processing and production workflows.

The property is located in Ellsworth, north of Torch Lake and east of Lake Michigan, in a recognized fruit-growing area within Northern Michigan farm country. A land conservancy is in place.

For buyers seeking a working agricultural base rather than vacant acreage, the combination of planted farmland and on-site production and support buildings can support a range of operations, including continued commodity farming, specialty crop production, or farm-related food production and storage. The existing freezer and production barn can support produce handling and preservation activities, while the workshop/office building can accommodate equipment and operational needs for a farm store, processing business, or an adapted production model.

Key Highlights

  • 134‑acre agricultural property in Ellsworth, Northern Michigan
  • Primary production barn includes a walk‑in freezer and 5,700 sqft of space for produce handling and cold storage
  • Additional 6,200 sqft building with workshop space and an office area for equipment maintenance and business administration

Property Analytics

Current Use

Rocky Top Farms (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center Tech Support Center Restaurant Bed & Breakfast

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49729, MI

1,527
Population
995
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
48
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
37.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
41
Density / Sq Mi
$78,365
Median Household Income
$40,909
Median Earnings
$1,056
Median Rent
$199,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Farm - 134-acre agricultural property in Ag zoning with a production barn and workshop/office space for farm or value-added operations.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 11486 Essex Ellsworth, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 134‑acre agricultural property in Ellsworth, Northern Michigan; Primary production barn includes a walk‑in freezer and 5,700 sqft of space for produce handling and cold storage; Additional 6,200 sqft building with workshop space and an office area for equipment maintenance and business administration
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