Land for sale including cottages in Michigan

Buying Land in Michigan

Michigan has extensive shorelines along four of the five Great Lakes with more lighthouses than any other state plus a fair amount of farmland on the south end of the Lower Peninsula. As you're comparing areas to purchase property, take the time to research the state's offerings, average listing prices, and other useful information before you make a decision and purchase Michigan land for sale.

How much land is available in Michigan?

While you can find over 200,000 acres of available land throughout the state, farms for sale in Michigan and rural properties in general are most plentiful in Oakland and Crawford counties.

What can you do with rural land in Michigan?

Rural land is great for use as a camp so you have a retreat on the weekends. Some areas are also good for planting crops or raising livestock. If you're a hunter, you may enjoy the grouse, bear, turkey, geese, and deer that are native throughout the area.

What are some considerations when looking at Michigan land for sale?

If you're looking for beautiful views and opportunities for fishing and boating, there's a great deal of lakefront property in Michigan, since both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas sit along portions Lake Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie. It's important to find out what zoning laws apply to a property, what are the allowed uses and if there are any environmental protections in place.