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Working Farm with Production Barn
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$849,000

11486 Essex, Ellsworth, MI 49729

134-acre farm property with a 5,700 SF production barn and walk-in freezer plus a 6,200 SF workshop and office.

Days on Market84

Property Features for 11486 Essex

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Land
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate
Listed By: Steve Parafin
Source: Harborsir
Added: May 8 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 11:35PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Rocky Top Farms is a working agricultural property totaling 134 acres in Ellsworth, Northern Michigan, positioned just north of Torch Lake and east of Lake Michigan. The land has an established agricultural background, previously used for cherry production and currently planted in corn, supported by production-oriented infrastructure.

At the center of the operation is the primary production barn totaling 5,700 SF, equipped with a walk-in freezer suitable for produce handling and cold storage, as well as food processing support for farm-based operations. A separate building adds additional flexibility with 6,200 SF of workshop space and office area that can support equipment maintenance, business administration, woodworking, or other value-added uses tied to the farm.

Rocky Top Farms also has an established public identity through its farm store and gourmet fruit products, along with farm-kitchen cooked preserves. Land conservancy is in place.

Key Highlights

  • 134‑acre agricultural property in Ellsworth, Northern Michigan
  • Primary production barn totals 5,700 SF with walk‑in freezer
  • Separate workshop and office building totals 6,200 SF

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 farm property with a 5,700 SF production barn and walk-in freezer plus a 6,200 SF workshop and office.
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 totals 5,700 SF with walk‑in freezer; Separate workshop and office building totals 6,200 SF
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