Recreational Land with Private
For Sale
$255,000
5910 S Shallow Drive, Idlewild, MI 49642
LAND - Idlewild, MI
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size40.00 Acres
Days on Market404
Property Features for 5910 S Shallow Drive
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Lot features
Level, Adj to Public Land, Buildable, Building, Cleared, Recreational, Wooded
Elementary school district
Baldwin
Middle school district
Baldwin
High school district
Baldwin
Standard status
Active
APN
10-032-071-00
Lot size
40.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
CV32-9-1 & 12-1 W 1/2 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 AND W 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4. SEC 32 T18N R12W. 40 A
Tax Annual Amount
1737
Legal Description
CV32-9-1 & 12-1 W 1/2 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 AND W 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4. SEC 32 T18N R12W. 40 A
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Available
Sewer type
Septic Tank
Water source
Well
Water front features
Lake
Water front
1
Listing Agency:
Mossy Oak Properties Michigan Outdoors
(269) 313-0350
Listed By:
Hunter Tonti
(810) 642-3207
Added: Jul 2, 2025
Changed: Jul 22
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 10:06PM
MLS# 26030027
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 40+/- acre recreational property offers a ready-for-use outdoor base with on-site improvements. A large steel barn includes concrete floors, power, wood heat, an oversized bay door, and framed living quarters for future finishing. The property also has a well and septic already in place, along with miles of private trails and a cleared, permitted homesite suitable for a future cabin or home.
The land borders the Cadillac/Manistee National Forest, providing direct access to adjacent public land for hunting and outdoor recreation. The property is unzoned, offering flexibility for recreation and camping, residential use, or future development. It is located at 5910 S Shallow Drive in Idlewild, Lake County, Michigan, and is described as minutes from Baldwin and Idlewild Lake.
Additional details include that the parcel is positioned as an outdoor-focused property with trail access and prepared site infrastructure, supported by the existing utilities and barn structure for immediate seasonal use.
The land borders the Cadillac/Manistee National Forest, providing direct access to adjacent public land for hunting and outdoor recreation. The property is unzoned, offering flexibility for recreation and camping, residential use, or future development. It is located at 5910 S Shallow Drive in Idlewild, Lake County, Michigan, and is described as minutes from Baldwin and Idlewild Lake.
Additional details include that the parcel is positioned as an outdoor-focused property with trail access and prepared site infrastructure, supported by the existing utilities and barn structure for immediate seasonal use.
Key Highlights
- 40+/- acre recreational property in Lake County, MI with lake waterfront (Lake).
- Borders the Cadillac/Manistee National Forest for access to thousands of acres of public land.
- Large steel barn with concrete floors, power, wood heat, and an oversized bay door.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Drive-in doors
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1
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Demographics for 49642, MI
840
Population
1,155
Households
0.7
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
15.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
55
Density / Sq Mi
$26,471
Median Household Income
$25,897
Median Earnings
$703
Median Rent
$109,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Hunting land - 40+/- acres of recreational land with a steel barn, well, septic, and private trails near Idlewild.
Where is this hunting land located?
The property is located at 5910 S Shallow Drive Idlewild, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $255,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 40+/- acre recreational property in Lake County, MI with lake waterfront (Lake).; Borders the Cadillac/Manistee National Forest for access to thousands of acres of public land.; Large steel barn with concrete floors, power, wood heat, and an oversized bay door.
