The Little Pine Island Development Assemblage presents an unparalleled opportunity to control more than 122 acres of contiguous land with direct frontage on Little Pine Island Lake in Plainfield Township, a fast-growing northern suburb of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Historically operated as the Discovery Wilderness School and Little Pine Island Camp, the combined properties comprise a rare mix of wooded upland, open meadows, lake frontage, and institutional improvements only minutes from the region’s employment and retail centers.
The assemblage is offered as two coordinated tracts:
Lake Side Section – 6889 Pine Island Dr NE: Five parcels totaling 44.86 acres with multiple existing lodge and camp structures (approx. 70,740 SF GBA) situated along the lake’s southern shore. Improvements include two single-family dwellings, cabins, meeting lodges, and maintenance facilities. Zoned PUD / R-1B Residential, permitting a range of adaptive-reuse, hospitality, or residential redevelopment concepts.
South Side Section – 6667–6699 Pine Island Dr NE (BBG File 0125016208): Two parcels totaling 77.4 acres of primarily vacant residential land characterized by mature woods, rolling topography, and roughly 22 acres of protected wetlands. Zoned R-1C Residential and Rural Estate (RE), the tract can support subdivision or conservation-oriented residential development
Together, the sites frame an extraordinary canvas for residential, institutional, resort, or eco-oriented development within the Grand Rapids–Wyoming MSA, one of the Midwest’s most dynamic regional economies. With convenient access to U.S.-131, I-96, and the retail corridor along Alpine Avenue, the property sits in a high-income trade area benefiting from steady population and housing growth. The combination of natural beauty, urban proximity, and zoning flexibility positions Pine Island as a signature redevelopment or conservation opportunity in West Michigan.
Property Features
Topography & Environment: Varied terrain with wooded uplands and natural wetlands (approx. 15% of Lake Side and 22 acres of South Side). Excellent drainage; outside FEMA floodplain.
Utilities: Public water and electric available along Pine Island Dr; septic and private wells historically serve improvements. Township indicates potential for municipal extension with development.
Access & Visibility: Over 1,600 linear ft of frontage on Pine Island Dr NE; minutes from U.S.-131 and 9 Mile Rd NE interchange.
Surroundings: Predominantly residential and recreational uses with nearby institutional holdings and parkland surrounding Little Pine Island Lake. 2,434 lineal feet of lake frontage.
Environmental & Soil: Mature forest and lake-edge ecology present opportunities for green-infrastructure planning, trail systems, or clustered housing layouts.
Emery Matthews
Real Estate Interests, LLC
