$924,500
$2,452 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 377 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
22508 S Hantz RoadRudyard, MI 49780
Farm · MLS 11626685 · Listed 333 days ago (Dec 5, 2025)
Crops and cropland · Hay and forage · Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Historic Chippewa County Farmland For Sale! - Chippewa County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula dedicates much of its land to agriculture and is a major state producer of hay and forage. Key crops include hay, haylage, oats, soybeans, wheat, and Christmas trees. - This farmland has been owned by the same pioneering farm family for generations. The family's ancestor emigrated from Canada in 1882, purchased 80 acres in Rudyard Township, cleared the land while working winter lumber camps, built a home, and raised five children. Two brothers later joined him, establishing a long-standing agricultural legacy. The current generation, operating a national hay brokerage, is now retiring - offering a rare opportunity for a new family to continue this tradition. - Forages are the backbone of U.P. agriculture, with Chippewa County supporting over 34,000 acres of hay and pastureland. The climate is ideal for high-quality cool-season grasses such as timothy and alfalfa, with regional hay even shipped to specialty markets. - This property produces premium Timothy Grass, valued for its high fiber, moderate protein, and low sugar-ideal for most horses. Timothy requires at least 18 inches of annual rainfall; this region receives 33-35 inches, ensuring optimal growing conditions. - Property Overview: • 377+- Acres, The fertile land is suitable for cattle, calves, sheep, and specialty uses such as Christmas trees, ornamentals, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and other agritourism ventures. - Portions of the property also have potential for solar or wind energy projects, offering future revenue options. - A 54' x 160' (8,640 sq ft) pole barn stores up to 15,000 small square bales and is large enough for farm-to-table events featuring local foods, wines, and craft beer. - Location Advantages: The farm fronts M-48 with year-round access to I-75 and US-2, major routes for transporting agricultural products from the Upper Peninsula to markets statewide and nationwide. - Operations and Income: Recent hay yields and production history will be made available to qualified buyers. - For Information Contact Us Today! A total of 188.31 +/- Acres are enrolled in the Michigan's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) a voluntary federal-state partnership that provides financial incentives for farmers and landowners to implement long-term conservation practices on environmentally sensitive land within targeted watershed areas. Please see more information on this in the documents.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Timothy Keohane of Great Lakes & Land Real Estate and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | FarmFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | MLS property type: Farm · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Crops and cropland, Hay and forage, Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 377 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | Not clear from the listing |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Hay ground (listing description)
- Pasture (listing description)
- Barn (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $924,500
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Farm or estate
- Lot size
- 377 acres
- County
- Chippewa County
- MLS number
- 11626685
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Rudyard.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Chippewa County, MI. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Chippewa County
- Soil testing options for Michigan
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Michigan
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Great Lakes & Land Real Estate. Listing agent: Timothy Keohane. Co-listing agent: Linda Keohane. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Nov 3, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.