244 Eagles Nest Rd/ 3.49 Acre Lake Superior Residential Lot
3.49 Acre Lake Superior Residential Lot
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3.49 Acre Lake Superior Residential Lot / Condo Site*
244 EAGLES NEST RD, MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, MI 49855
Located near the intersection of Eagles Nest Road and County Road 550 (Big Bay Road), approximately 2–3 miles north of Little Presque Isle and about 10–15 minutes north of downtown Marquette.
- Close to renowned outdoor attractions including Little Presque Isle and Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Year-round road access via blacktop surface for all-season usability.
- Diverse terrain featuring bluffs and level areas ideal for development.
The lakefront vacant lot at 244 Eagles Nest Rd sits in Marquette Township, Michigan, a wooded, Lake Superior–adjacent area just north of the City of Marquette. It’s part of the broader Upper Peninsula landscape where development is relatively sparse and natural features dominate.
PANORAMIC views of Granite Island, Little Presque Isle, Thoneys Point, and Little Garlic Bay
The immediate area is a quiet, heavily forested residential and recreational shoreline zone. Properties along Eagles Nest Road tend to be large-lot parcels—often wooded acreage or custom homes—set back from Lake Superior but frequently with strong lake views, bluff terrain, and access to nearby shoreline overlooks. The terrain is a mix of rolling forest, rocky outcrops, and elevated ground typical of the Lake Superior coast.
Nearby natural landmarks are a major part of what defines the area. Within a short drive you’ll find places like Little Presque Isle, Harlow Lake, Wetmore Landing, and the trails around Hogback Mountain, all of which are popular for hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and shoreline exploration. This is also part of a broader recreational corridor tied to the North Country Trail system.
Enjoying the sense of living on a private property, the location is still close to the City of Marquette (about a 10–15 minute drive) with access to groceries, hospitals, the university, and downtown amenities without being in an urban setting. At the same time, services right on Eagles Nest Road itself are minimal—no commercial strips, just residential roads, private driveways and natural, scenic land.
This is a RARE wooded Lake Superior bluff-and-forest residential area leans heavily toward privacy, scenic views and outdoor recreation, while still being close enough to Marquette for everyday amenities.
Eagles Nest Road is north of the City of Marquette, this parcel appears to be in Marquette Charter Township
Investment highlights
Eagles Nest Road is north of the City of Marquette, this parcel appears to be in Marquette Charter Township
- 3.49 acres / Lot Size 152,024 SqFt
- ~505 feet of Lake Superior frontage
- The shoreline consists of a mix of rock, pebbles, flat rock, sand, and wooded bluff, with mature trees providing privacy
- No municipal water or sewer
- Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR) district – density is limited
- Buildable for a large, luxury private home
- Condo site plan with rezone
- Rare waterfront parcel
- Close to City of Marquette
- Parcel #52-08-211-001-70
Permitted Uses:
The RR (Rural Residential) district is intended for low-density residential development on larger lots. Depending on the specific township zoning ordinance, it typically allows:
- Single-family homes
- Accessory buildings (garages, pole barns, sheds) permitted
- Special uses with planning commission approval
Electricity: Available at the road
Telephone/communications: Available
Natural gas: Not available
Municipal water: Not connected to township water; parcels along this stretch of Eagles Nest Road commonly rely on private wells
Municipal sewer: No public sewer available
NATIONAL RETAILERS / EMPLOYERS
Near 244 Eagles Nest Rd in Marquette Township is essentially main commercial corridor of the Upper Peninsula—where most national retailers and major employers are concentrated within about 5–15 minutes along US-41 / M-28 and near Westwood Mall and surrounding strip centers.
The corridor functions as the Upper Peninsula’s main “regional shopping hub,” US-41/M-28 and the Westwood Mall trade area is home to national retailers nearby Marquette Township / Marquette area, hosting dominant retail cluster for national chains in the region are located.
Common national retailers in that immediate area include: Walmart Supercenter, Meijer, Target, Lowe's Home Improvement, Menards, Tractor Supply Co., TJ Maxx, Walgreens, PetSmart
Major employers in the area (largest job providers)
The job market is heavily centered on health care, education, government, retail, and mining-related industry. Key large employers in the broader Marquette area include:
- UP Health System – Marquette (largest regional hospital system and major employer)
- Northern Michigan University
- Marquette Area Public Schools
- Cleveland-Cliffs (major regional mining employer with Upper Peninsula operations)
- Eagle Mine (large nickel/copper mine employer in the county)
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