Escape to the beauty of Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula with this charming camp on 40 private acres in Hessel. Bordering hundreds of acres of State land, this property offers unmatched access to hunting, hiking, wildlife, and year-round outdoor adventure right from your doorstep. Just minutes from the sparkling waters of the Les Cheneaux Islands and Lake Huron, you'll enjoy countless boating, kayaking, fishing, and island-hopping opportunities, along with easy access to Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, and the surrounding Great Lakes. Hessel's welcoming waterfront community is home to the renowned Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show, quaint marinas, local dining, and endless shoreline to explore. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a recreational retreat, or a place to call home, this is your chance to experience the very best of the Eastern U.P.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/17)
$315,000
5738 N Simmons Rd, Hessel, MI 49745
3beds
1,033sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
40 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Endless shoreline to exploreCharming campQuaint marinas
- 73 days
- 1,126
- 82
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
TAMMY FULCHER 906-202-3359,
FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE 231-778-1200
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50214003
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,033
- Total interior livable area: 1,033 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,033
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: Pond
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 75
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Dimensions: 1742400
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 01123600100
- Special conditions: Private,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hessel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $162,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,676
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,786/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$305/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$315/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$339/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,604 +4.8% | $81,000 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $2,485 +13.8% | $80,500 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $2,185 | $70,700 +22.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $57,800 +11.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $51,800 +4% |
| 2017 | -- | $49,800 +0.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $49,669 +36.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $36,354 +88.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,250 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,250 |
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Neighborhood: 49745
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Les Cheneaux Comm School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





