40± Acres | Barn • Well • Septic • Trails • National Forest Border
Turn-key and ready for hunting season! This 40± acre recreational property at 5910 S Shallow Dr in Lake County, MI offers everything needed for the ultimate Up North basecamp. The land borders the Cadillac/Manistee National Forest, providing direct access to thousands of acres of public land for hunting, trail riding, and outdoor adventure.
A large steel barn features concrete floors, power, wood heat, an oversized bay door, and framed living quarters ready for your finishing touches. A well and septic are already installed, saving thousands in development costs. Miles of private trails wind through the property, and a cleared, permitted homesite is ready for a future cabin or home. The property is unzoned, allowing flexibility for recreation, camping, residential use, or future development.
Minutes from Baldwin and Idlewild Lake, this rare property is ideal for hunting, camping, recreation, or year-round enjoyment.
Active
$255,000
5910 S Shallow Dr, Idlewild, MI 49642
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40 Acres Lot
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What's special
Cleared permitted homesite
- 13 days |
- 367 |
- 27 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hunter Tonti 810-642-3207,
Mossy Oak Properties Michigan Outdoors 269-313-0350
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26030027
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Dimensions: 660 x 2650
- Features: Level, Adj to Public Land, Buildable, Building, Cleared, Recreational, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1003207100
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Idlewild
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $42,447
- Annual tax amount: $1,737
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,821/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000-3.8% |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listing removed | $265,000 |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6% |
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| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $274,999-8.3% |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $300,000-4.8% |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
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| 9/10/2025 | Pending sale | $315,000 |
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| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $315,000 |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,738 +5.8% | $55,700 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $1,643 | $48,700 +13% |
| 2023 | -- | $43,100 +14% |
| 2022 | -- | $37,800 +7.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $35,300 +35.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $26,000 +5.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $24,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $24,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $24,700 -7.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $26,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $26,600 +5.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $25,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49642
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Baldwin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 3/10Baldwin Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 4/10Baldwin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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- Michigan
- Lake County
- Idlewild
- 49642
- 5910 S Shallow Dr






