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230 S Abbe, 
Fairview, MI 48621

$498,000


2

Beds


2

Baths


8,036

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Ruth Clemens

Tom Bailey

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors-Hl

989-366-5522

Last updated:

August 30, 2026, 10:10 AM

MLS#

77080051338

Source:

MI REALCOMP

About This Home

230 S Abbe

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

2 Bedrooms

Built in 1960

Subdivision & Development:

FORMERLY MI AUSABLE VALLEY RR

Price Summary

498,000

$61 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

77080051338

Last Updated:

August 30, 2026, 10:10 AM

Added:

1 year(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

8,036 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Ranch

Year Built:

1960


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

1,742,400


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$498,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$61 per Sq. Ft.

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