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Rocky Top Farms Agricultural Property
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$849,000

11486 Essex, Ellsworth, MI 49729

Lots/Land, Ellsworth, MI

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Lot Size134.00 Acres
Days on Market77

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: Aug 19 Last Checked: Sep 10 at 10:06PM
MLS# 479665

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Rocky Top Farms comprises 134 acres zoned Ag, with a documented history of cherry production and current corn plantings. The property includes a 5,700-square-foot production barn with a walk-in freezer, plus a separate 6,200-square-foot building containing workshop and office areas. A well provides the identified water source.

The farm is located at 11486 Essex in Ellsworth, Michigan, in Antrim County. The property lies north of Torch Lake and east of Lake Michigan within a fruit-growing area of Northern Michigan. Its established agricultural identity includes cherry products, preserves, fruit butters, farm-kitchen production, and Michigan-made wood products. Land conservancy is in place.

Key Highlights

  • 134 acres of agricultural property zoned Ag
  • 5,700‑square‑foot production barn with walk‑in freezer
  • Separate 6,200‑square‑foot building with workshop and office areas

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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

5
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 - Agricultural property with production buildings, a walk-in freezer, and a separate workshop-office building.
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 acres of agricultural property zoned Ag; 5,700‑square‑foot production barn with walk‑in freezer; Separate 6,200‑square‑foot building with workshop and office areas
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