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230 S Abbe Road, Fairview, MI 48621Listing ID 80051338

230 S Abbe Road, Fairview, MI 48621

Active
Formerly Mi Ausable Valley Rr
Time on site: 678 daysLast updated: 1 day ago
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
Square Feet
8,036
Acres
Acres
40
Days on Site
Days on Site
369
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heating
Propane, Forced Air
Year Built
Year Built
1960
Stories
Stories
1
Garages
Garages
6
Parking
Parking
Garage

A truly one-of-a-kind Northern Michigan property, this remarkable 40-acre parcel offers a rare combination of history, natural beauty, privacy and extraordinary development potential. Surrounded on two sides by the Huron National Forest, the property enjoys a spectacular wooded setting with Comins Creek crossing the rear of the acreage before flowing into the renowned AuSable River, located approximately one mile to the south. Once home to the Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad, this property was originally developed as a popular tourist attraction where visitors boarded a miniature passenger train for an 18-minute scenic journey through the picturesque jack pine forest. While the train itself is no longer on the property, much of the fascinating railroad character remains through an exceptional collection of purpose-built structures. Overlooking the beautiful Comins Creek Valley is a 750-square-foot rustic home, built in 1960, two bedrooms and two baths. Its peaceful setting and elevated valley views make it an ideal owner's retreat, guest cottage or base for a recreational venture. Adding tremendous character to the property is a turn-of-the-century-style Victorian railroad station, constructed in 1994. Measuring approximately 12' x 48. The former engine house, also constructed in 1994, measures approximately 18' x 72' and incorporates numerous custom features reflecting the property's railroad heritage. A 24' x 40' freight house, built in 1998, features six custom doors and could readily serve as a four-car garage, workshop, equipment building or recreational storage facility. The largest structure is the substantial 32' x 106' office and warehouse building, constructed in 2003. The interior is finished with painted drywall has two separate heating and cooling systems. With approximately 40 acres, multiple buildings, creek frontage, National Forest bordering two sides and the AuSable River approximately one mile away, the possibilities here are exceptional.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
230 S Abbe Road
County
Oscoda
City
Fairview
Zip Code
48621
Subdivision
Formerly Mi Ausable Valley Rr
School District
Fairview Area School District
MLS Area
Mentor Twp (68006)
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Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
2

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
8,036
Year Built
1960
Stories
1
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Crawl, Partial Basement, Slab

Financial

Special Conditions
Standard

Market Report for 48621

* The market data shown is based on available information from Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or public records. Data provided is for informational and educational purposes only and may not represent the full housing market. For more accurate information, consumers should consult a certified appraiser or licensed real estate agent.

*Average of $2,150 in rewards is calculated based on the purchase or sale of a home between $400,000 to $449,000. The median home price for all housing types is in the United States is $405,400 as of 2025 as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The actual reward amount may vary depending on the purchase or sales price of the home. Please see the Lakeview Home Rewards program terms and conditions for more details. The National Association of Realtors® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors®.

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