Residential Land for Sale in Onaway, Michigan
W 638 Hwy, Onaway, MI 49765
Welcome to the Black River - One of Michigan's Hidden Gems (Land Contrats Welcome)This remarkable property offers 3.94 acres with 368 feet of frontage on the Upper Black River, one of the most beautiful and storied rivers in northern Michigan. The land features a high plateau with rolling hills that gently slope down to the riverbank, creating an ideal setting for a dream home or a seasonal camping retreat. The Upper Black River is legendary for its brook trout fishing - a favorite of Ernest Hemingway himself. Catching a 20-inch brookie isn't just a dream here, it's a very real possibility. The soft-flowing waters, combined with high, dry banks, make it easy to launch or land a canoe or kayak for sunny summer days spent fishing or simply enjoying the water. This property is truly special - opportunities to own land on the Upper Black River are rare. Come see for yourself what makes this place so amazing.
Location
- Street address
- W 638 Hwy, Parcel A
- County
- Cheboygan County
- Community
- T34N,R1E
- School district
- Onaway
- Elevation
- 781 feet
Directions
From M-33, head west on W 638 Hwy for approximately 0.5 miles. Look for an arrow sign on the left-hand side of the road. Turn left at the sign and follow the gravel driveway to reach the property, which will be marked with additional signs.
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.94 acres
- MLS #
- WWMLS 201835352
- Posted
Parcels
- 231-024-200-003-03
Legal description
PT OF N1/2 OF NE1/4, SEC 24, T34N,R1E, DESC AS: COM NE COR SEC 24, TH S 00D 33M 21S W ALG E LI SEC 24 699.25FT TO POB; TH N 87D 08M 31S W 212.76FT TO POB; TH CONT N 87D 08M 31S W 418.39FT; TH S 00D 33M 21S W 373.26FT TO TRAVERSE LI OF BLACK RIVER; TH N 8
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- B O C A Allowed
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaway | Elementary | Onaway | — |
| Onaway | High | Onaway | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Price drop | $75,000 | $4,000 -5.1% | WWMLS |
| June 27, 2025 | Price drop | $79,000 | $16,000 -16.8% | WWMLS |
| June 19, 2025 | New listing | $95,000 | — | WWMLS |