Gorgeous NEW BUILD to be completed in early 2026. Located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes; this neighborhood has it all, beautiful and mature trees and winding roads that make you feel like you aren't in a subdivision at all. The house is set back in the woods with a mildly sloped driveway which allows for a really picturesque setting. Each lot is an acre or more, which makes the entire area feel very private. Just a short 6 minute drive into the village of Empire and 12 minutes to Glen Arbor. This house plan has a thoughtful layout that will surely impress any buyer interested in new construction. Finishes and design will be high end and tastefully done, a new build you don't want to miss checking out!
Gorgeous NEW BUILD to be completed in early 2026. Located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes; this neighborhood has it all, beautiful and mature trees and winding roads that make you feel like you aren't in a subdivision at all. The house is set back in the woods with a mildly sloped driveway which allows for a really picturesque setting. Each lot is an acre or more, which makes the entire area feel very private. Just a short 6 minute drive into the village of Empire and 12 minutes to Glen Arbor. This house plan has a thoughtful layout that will surely impress any buyer interested in new construction. Finishes and design will be high end and tastefully done, a new build you don't want to miss checking out!
"A step back in time".....Properties like this are few and far between! This classic cottage on Little Glen Lakes south shore has incredible charm inside and out, with board and batton siding, flagstone patio and walkways, lush perennial gardens, cut stone chimney and fire place, wide Ponderosa pine paneling, built-in book cases and cabinetry, a lovely screened in porch, vintage fixtures, and so much more! The first owners originally built what was a bunk house/cabin in 1938, added a summer kitchen, porch, and bathroom, followed by a two story west addition in 1947, to accommodate 3 bedroom, two bathrooms, family room, all in keeping with the original architectural style. Having changed hands as "recently" as 1968, the estate of the second owners have decided to offer this unique property to it's third successor stewards. Might this be your legacy property? Three waterfront parcels that total just under 6 acres are included with 181' of frontage with views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the westerly vacant lot is 82.5' by 1000 deep, the cottage and garage occupy the middle and eastern portion. Exceptional vintage furnishings are included, as well the dock, hoist, and pontoon boat. With immediate possession granted at closing, bring some provisions, the family and settle in for the second half of the summer and begin to write your Little Glen story.
Empire is located in Michigan. Empire, Michigan has a population of 362. Empire is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.28%.
The median household income in Empire, Michigan is $60,781. The median household income for the surrounding county is $72,709 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Empire is 59.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 33.7 inches per year, with 119.9 inches of snow per year.
