




6483 W Plum Valley Rd NW, Rapid City, MI, 49676
About This Home
A rare 5.5+ acre riverfront property on the Rapid River, offering nearly 1,000 feet of frontage along one of Northern Michigan’s premier trout streams, known for Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Steelhead fishing. Comprised of two parcels, this property provides exceptional flexibility, whether used as a private retreat or developed into a multi-home family compound. The property includes an inviting 860 sq. ft. rustic log cabin that is move-in ready and full of character. Features include a cozy wood stove, skylights that fill the interior with natural light, and a screened porch overlooking the river - ideal for enjoying the setting while planning future improvements or expansion. Ideally located just minutes from Torch Lake and the Village of Alden, and approximately 30 minutes from Traverse City, the property offers a rare combination of extensive river frontage, usable acreage, and convenient access to Northern Michigan’s most desirable amenities. This is a unique opportunity to establish a lasting family legacy on one of the region’s most sought-after rivers.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Log,Log Siding,Full Log
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Cabin,Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Microwave,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
- Fireplace features: Insert,Wood Burning,Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 866
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wood
- Cooling features: Ductless,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 866
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 86.25
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
Master Bathroom
- Features: Shared
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 85.5
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access
Details
- Parcel number: 00400801600, 01630
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River,Gradual Slope to Water,Vegetation to Water Edge
- Waterbody name: Rapid River
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 969
Lot
- Lot size: 5.51 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Rolling Slope,Sloped,Metes and Bounds
- Lot size dimensions: see docs
Parking
- Parking features: None,Dirt,Circular Driveway,Private
