You can buy your own waterfront land at this state-led auction in the Midwest
Hundreds of plots of land are soon to be up for sale by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in a series of auctions, with land ranging from a less-than-one-acre island to plots of land hundreds of acres in size. The auctions are hosted annually by the department, local news station Fox 2 Detroit reported.
"Before parcels ever get to public auction – a management tool the department has used for several decades – we've already evaluated all other options, whether it's a land exchange for land that's a better fit, or perhaps a situation where it makes more sense for another governmental agency or conservation group to hold the property," Scott Whitcomb, director of DNR's office of public lands, said in a news release.
The auctions are on a staggered schedule for bidding.
More details on Michigan land auctions: Where does the money go?
What type of land is available?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a list of locations set to be auctioned. A full list can be found here, but here are some of the highlights:
Remote lakefront property
Lot #10050: A remote piece of property, this roughly two-acre plot of land is located on the shores of Duck Lake in Gogebic County, part of the state's Upper Peninsula. The parcel includes approximately 100 feet of frontage on the lake, according to the property listing. Bidding for this remote getaway starts at $15,000.
80-acre plot meets zoning requirements to build
Lot #10099: If you're looking to build, this property, which meets zoning requirements do so, is better suited than other parcels up for grabs. Listed at 80 acres in Oceana County, bidding starts at $180,000.
Mini island starts at $3,750
Lot # 10049: This plot of land, less than an acre in size, offers a peculiar location: the middle of a lake some 3.5 miles northwest of Fenton, Michigan. For any prospective buyer, the land is too small to legally build on, but bidding starts at $3,750.
Note: land plot does not appear in the Google Maps embed below.
Riverfront parcel listed at $55,000
Lot #10076: A plot more than 14 acres in size, this lot is placed alongside the Thunder Bay River, with riverfront property up for grabs. Located in Montmorency County in Northeast Michigan, bidding for this property starts at $55,000.
700 feet of lakefront property
Lot #10080: Bidding for this parcel along John Ford Lake in Newaygo County starts at $42,000. Michigan DNR says roughly 10 of the property's 18 acres are under the lake, with no legal access road.
When are auctions for Michigan land open?
According to the state DNR, the first auctions are set to begin Aug. 1, with land in Kent and Oceana counties opening the bidding. Here are all the auction dates:
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Daily Briefing: The people of 'South Park' apologize
Good morning!🙋🏼♀️ I'm . Debate: Google Maps v. Waze. "South Park" tore into President Trump. Trump's visit marked just the fourth time a president has visited the Federal Reserve headquarters. WWE icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. 'South Park' creators 'apologize' for latest episode The day after one of the most controversial episodes in the show's history, 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said 'we're terribly sorry" for the ruckus they caused. The Season 27 premiere of 'South Park' blasted President Donald Trump, showing him literally getting into bed naked with Satan, and referenced their Paramount bosses' settlement with the president, the '60 Minutes' flap and the surprise cancellation of CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." It all followed an agreement between Paramount and the "South Park" creators for 50 new episodes and a lucrative new streaming deal on Paramount+. Trump's visit to Fed is latest twist in feud over interest rates President Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell clashed as they toured ongoing renovations of the Fed's headquarters, with the chairman correcting the president over the scale of cost overruns. It's not unprecedented for U.S. presidents to push for lower interest rates boost the economy. But no president has tried to bully a Fed chief as persistently and overtly. Hard hats on: Trump has relentlessly criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates, labeling the Fed chairman "too late" for holding interest rates steady. Why the costly reno? The Fed has said the more than 33% increase in cost was due to design changes, costs of materials, equipment and labor and other 'unforeseen conditions' such as more asbestos than anticipated and toxic contamination in soil. Trump said the cost overruns are not something to be fired over. Powell has cited anticipated rising inflation from Trump's massive tariffs on imports as a reason to keep the rates unchanged. Inflation accelerated in June, the highest annual inflation rate since February. More news to know now Trump heads to Scotland on Friday. Golf is likely on the agenda. Israel and the U.S. recalled teams from Gaza truce talks. Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell met with the DOJ. A college sports executive order addresses NIL and pay-for-play. What's the weather today? . Blistering heat may grip your city this weekend An unrelenting heat wave that has baked the Midwest for days promises temperatures approaching 100 degrees in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., on Friday. Record high temperatures are "likely to be challenged" in parts of the Northeast over the next two days, meteorologists said, and all regions affected are also likely to see some record warm minimum temperatures broken. A "heat dome" has mixed a cocktail of high heat and humidity to push heat indices over 100 degrees in many areas. Advocates for homeless react to executive order 'The safest communities are those with the most housing and resources, not those that make it a crime to be poor or sick ... People need stable housing and access to healthcare. Rather, Trump's actions will force more people into homelessness, divert taxpayer money away from people in need, and make it harder for local communities to solve homelessness." ~ Jesse Rabinowitz of the National Homelessness Law Center, in reaction to Trump's executive action on Thursday making it easier for cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets. Today's talkers Candace Owens responded to a defamation lawsuit filed by the French president and first lady. In "Sorry Baby," Eva Victor crafts comedy out of trauma. RFK Jr. works out in jeans. We tried it. It didn't go well. The complications of "penis filler" are horrifying doctors. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift "had some adventures this offseason". Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, dies at 71 Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 after suffering cardiac arrest. Considered one of the most popular pro wrestlers of all time, Hogan was instrumental in the rise of pro wrestling's popularity, considered one of the first larger-than-life personas. He influenced several stars that joined the business after him. Column: Hogan changed wrestling. His legacy won't be remembered for it. Hogan was not immune to controversy and criticism, from a racist tirade/sex tape to abuse of power within pro wrestling. Hogan's five most memorable movie roles. (He got crushed in "Rocky III"). Photo of the day: Alone at the front of the pack Tadej Pogačar didn't win the hardest stage of the 2025 Tour de France on Thursday, but the defending champion and this year's favorite showed again that there's likely nobody capable of taking the yellow jersey from him. Riders had to overcome 5,450 meters in climbs up three different summits. Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here. Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'South Park', Trump, Powell, interest rates, inflation, Fed, Hulk Hogan, heat wave, Taylor Swift: Daily Briefing
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Daily Briefing: The people of 'South Park' apologize
Good morning!🙋🏼♀️ I'm . Debate: Google Maps v. Waze. "South Park" tore into President Trump. Trump's visit marked just the fourth time a president has visited the Federal Reserve headquarters. WWE icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. 'South Park' creators 'apologize' for latest episode The day after one of the most controversial episodes in the show's history, 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said 'we're terribly sorry" for the ruckus they caused. The Season 27 premiere of 'South Park' blasted President Donald Trump, showing him literally getting into bed naked with Satan, and referenced their Paramount bosses' settlement with the president, the '60 Minutes' flap and the surprise cancellation of CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." It all followed an agreement between Paramount and the "South Park" creators for 50 new episodes and a lucrative new streaming deal on Paramount+. Trump's visit to Fed is latest twist in feud over interest rates President Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell clashed as they toured ongoing renovations of the Fed's headquarters, with the chairman correcting the president over the scale of cost overruns. It's not unprecedented for U.S. presidents to push for lower interest rates boost the economy. But no president has tried to bully a Fed chief as persistently and overtly. Hard hats on: Trump has relentlessly criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates, labeling the Fed chairman "too late" for holding interest rates steady. Why the costly reno? The Fed has said the more than 33% increase in cost was due to design changes, costs of materials, equipment and labor and other 'unforeseen conditions' such as more asbestos than anticipated and toxic contamination in soil. Trump said the cost overruns are not something to be fired over. Powell has cited anticipated rising inflation from Trump's massive tariffs on imports as a reason to keep the rates unchanged. Inflation accelerated in June, the highest annual inflation rate since February. More news to know now Trump heads to Scotland on Friday. Golf is likely on the agenda. Israel and the U.S. recalled teams from Gaza truce talks. Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell met with the DOJ. A college sports executive order addresses NIL and pay-for-play. What's the weather today? . Blistering heat may grip your city this weekend An unrelenting heat wave that has baked the Midwest for days promises temperatures approaching 100 degrees in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., on Friday. Record high temperatures are "likely to be challenged" in parts of the Northeast over the next two days, meteorologists said, and all regions affected are also likely to see some record warm minimum temperatures broken. A "heat dome" has mixed a cocktail of high heat and humidity to push heat indices over 100 degrees in many areas. Advocates for homeless react to executive order 'The safest communities are those with the most housing and resources, not those that make it a crime to be poor or sick ... People need stable housing and access to healthcare. Rather, Trump's actions will force more people into homelessness, divert taxpayer money away from people in need, and make it harder for local communities to solve homelessness." ~ Jesse Rabinowitz of the National Homelessness Law Center, in reaction to Trump's executive action on Thursday making it easier for cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets. Today's talkers Candace Owens responded to a defamation lawsuit filed by the French president and first lady. In "Sorry Baby," Eva Victor crafts comedy out of trauma. RFK Jr. works out in jeans. We tried it. It didn't go well. The complications of "penis filler" are horrifying doctors. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift "had some adventures this offseason". Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, dies at 71 Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 after suffering cardiac arrest. Considered one of the most popular pro wrestlers of all time, Hogan was instrumental in the rise of pro wrestling's popularity, considered one of the first larger-than-life personas. He influenced several stars that joined the business after him. Column: Hogan changed wrestling. His legacy won't be remembered for it. Hogan was not immune to controversy and criticism, from a racist tirade/sex tape to abuse of power within pro wrestling. Hogan's five most memorable movie roles. (He got crushed in "Rocky III"). Photo of the day: Alone at the front of the pack Tadej Pogačar didn't win the hardest stage of the 2025 Tour de France on Thursday, but the defending champion and this year's favorite showed again that there's likely nobody capable of taking the yellow jersey from him. Riders had to overcome 5,450 meters in climbs up three different summits. Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here. Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'South Park', Trump, Powell, interest rates, inflation, Fed, Hulk Hogan, heat wave, Taylor Swift: Daily Briefing Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
Beat the summer heat with these drinks deals, from Dunkin' to Panera
A late July heatwave is taking its toll on more than 130 million Americans, who are struggling with high temperatures and humidity due to a slow-moving 'heat dome' that has settled across most of the nation. So how can you beat the heat?With unlimited drinks and cool specials, we've rounded up deals to help you stay cool this week and for the rest of the summer. Here's what you need to know. Starry In recognition of National Refreshment Day on July 23, the lemon-lime soda brand is launching its '100 Degrees, 100% Off' campaign to give away bottles of its soda on days when it's a little too hot outside. For customers across the United States, when temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in any part of the country, people can get a free 20-oz. bottle of Starry during the whole of the summer. Residents of Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta will also receive an extra treat, with Starry vending machines available in their cities. Dunkin The Boston staple is offering $3 Dunkin' Refreshers all summer long. The deal, exclusive for its Dunkin' Rewards members, is available until August 19. For only $3, customers can get a medium Dunkin' Refreshers in one of its many available flavors. The iced drink comes in various flavors, such as Mango Pineapple and Strawberry Dragonfruit. Panera What is quickly becoming a classic for the company, the Panera Unlimited Sip Club is offering new customers two free months when they sign up by July 31. The membership, which costs $14.99 per month, offers customers a wide variety of unlimited drinks, as well as other deals at Panera. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
