A rare opportunity just south of Cedar, this 53.06-acre property is being offered for sale for the first time in over 100 years. The land features a beautiful combination of rolling open meadows and approximately 40 acres of hardwoods, offering an exceptional Northern Michigan setting with a variety of possibilities. Well suited for a small farm, private estate, recreational retreat, or potential development opportunity. The property includes an abandoned farmhouse and several outbuildings that reflect its agricultural history. Improvements are being conveyed as-is, with the property offered primarily for its land value. With expansive acreage, open meadow, hardwood forest, road frontage and a convenient location near Cedar, this is a unique opportunity to own a substantial piece of Leelanau County countryside.
A rare opportunity just south of Cedar, this 53.06-acre property is being offered for sale for the first time in over 100 years. The land features a beautiful combination of rolling open meadows and approximately 40 acres of hardwoods, offering an exceptional Northern Michigan setting with a variety of possibilities. Well suited for a small farm, private estate, recreational retreat, or potential development opportunity. The property includes an abandoned farmhouse and several outbuildings that reflect its agricultural history. Improvements are being conveyed as-is, with the property offered primarily for its land value. With expansive acreage, open meadow, hardwood forest, road frontage and a convenient location near Cedar, this is a unique opportunity to own a substantial piece of Leelanau County countryside.
Rare opportunity to own 1.17 acres with 102 feet of private frontage on the coveted north shore of Little Traverse Lake. With mature trees and an exceptional waterfront setting, this property presents an exciting opportunity to create a new Northern Michigan lake home in one of Leelanau County’s most desirable locations. The property currently features a primitive 1940 log cottage with two bedrooms, one bath, an additional sleeping room, screened porch, and stone fireplace. An existing septic and drainfield serves the two-bedroom cottage. The property and cottage are being sold as-is. Whether preserving some of the property’s vintage cottage character or envisioning something entirely new, the generous parcel and outstanding Little Traverse Lake frontage provide a remarkable canvas for the future. Ideally situated between Leland and Glen Arbor this remarkable setting is enhanced by protected Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness lies directly across the road, with the Good Harbor Bay Trail nearby for hiking and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. This is a rare chance to create your own retreat on a special stretch of Little Traverse Lake.
Rare opportunity to own 1.17 acres with 102 feet of private frontage on the coveted north shore of Little Traverse Lake. With mature trees and an exceptional waterfront setting, this property presents an exciting opportunity to create a new Northern Michigan lake home in one of Leelanau County’s most desirable locations. The property currently features a primitive 1940 log cottage with two bedrooms, one bath, an additional sleeping room, screened porch, and stone fireplace. An existing septic and drainfield serves the two-bedroom cottage. The property and cottage are being sold as-is. Whether preserving some of the property’s vintage cottage character or envisioning something entirely new, the generous parcel and outstanding Little Traverse Lake frontage provide a remarkable canvas for the future. Ideally situated between Leland and Glen Arbor this remarkable setting is enhanced by protected Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness lies directly across the road, with the Good Harbor Bay Trail nearby for hiking and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. This is a rare chance to create your own retreat on a special stretch of Little Traverse Lake.
Heavily wooded Sugar Loaf Chalets building site offering a wonderful opportunity to create your year-round home or Northern Michigan getaway. The property features a beautiful variety of mature hardwoods and a natural setting ready for your vision. Located within the Leland School District and just next to Sugar Loaf Golf Course and the newly established Sugar Loaf Conservancy District. Association fees are $50.00 a year. Minimum building size is 800 square feet. Enjoy easy access to Good Harbor Beach, with the charming communities of Leland and Glen Arbor both nearby. Excellent dining, outdoor recreation, golf, beaches, and all that Leelanau County has to offer are just minutes away. A peaceful wooded setting in a highly desirable locationbring your plans and make Northern Michigan your home.
If your idea of the perfect piece of Northern Michigan includes plenty of acreage, mature hardwoods, and a little more distance from the rest of the world, this parcel may be the one. Set well back from the road, it offers a truly private setting and a peaceful place to create something of your own. Mature hardwoods cover the majority of the acreage, with a scattering of pines adding variety to the landscape. Rolling terrain brings character to the property, while the wooded setting provides plenty of possibilities for choosing a future homesite beneath the trees. A newly installed shared easement provides access and a starting point for creating a private driveway leading back to your future homesite. With plenty of acreage around you, there is room to create a setting that feels removed without giving up convenient access to everything Leelanau County has to offer. Kasson Township allows a pole barn to be built before your home, making it possible to establish storage for a boat, camper, equipment, workshop, or recreational toys while planning your future build. Located within the Glen Lake School District, you’ll be close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, trails, wineries, golf, and year-round recreation, with Traverse City less than 30 minutes away. Build your forever home, create a quiet Up North retreat, or invest for the future. If privacy is at the top of your list, this property is worth exploring.
Sunshine along the edge, hardwoods stretching beyond it, and nearly 10 acres to make your own. This predominantly wooded parcel offers a beautiful transition from the open area along the eastern front corner into mature hardwoods that cover much of the acreage. Build near the opening where you can take advantage of the sunshine and room for a spacious yard or garden, or follow the land farther into the trees to create a more private homesite surrounded by the shade and character of the hardwoods. A newly installed shared easement provides access to the parcel, giving you a starting point to create your own private driveway and begin shaping the property around your plans. And with Kasson Township allowing a pole barn to be built before your home, you can establish space for the boat, camper, workshop, equipment, or extra storage for your Up North toys while you plan for what comes next. Darga Road borders the northern edge of the property before crossing through a portion of the back corner, leaving a small section of the parcel on the north side of the road and adding another unique element to the layout of the land. Located within the Glen Lake School District, this central Leelanau County location keeps you close to so much of what makes the area special. Inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking and biking trails, wineries, golf, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation are all nearby, and Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you picture your future taking shape near the sunny opening or tucked back beneath the trees, this parcel gives you the acreage and flexibility to create a place that is all your own.
Sunshine and open space define this acreage. With fewer hardwoods, a mix of pines, and expansive open areas, this parcel offers plenty of possibilities for someone who wants room to spread out and take advantage of the sun. Picture a home surrounded by a spacious yard, gardens, fruit trees, outdoor gathering areas, or simply open land where you can enjoy the changing seasons. Darga Road adjoins one side of the property, while a newly installed shared easement provides access and a starting point for creating your own private driveway. The open nature of the land also provides flexibility when considering the placement of a future home, pole barn, outdoor spaces, and other improvements. Located in Kasson Township, you have the added benefit of being able to build a pole barn before your home, giving you immediate space for storage, hobbies, equipment, or recreational toys while you plan your next step. The property is located within the Glen Lake School District and centrally positioned to enjoy Leelanau County’s inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, trails, wineries, golf, and endless outdoor recreation. Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for business, work, shopping and entertainment. For someone looking for acreage with sunshine, flexibility, land to start a homestead, or room for ideas to grow, this land invites you to bring your Up North dreams to reality.
A little open, a little wooded, and plenty of room to make it your own. This corner parcel brings together many of the features buyers look for when searching for their own slice of the Up North. Rolling terrain, mature hardwoods, pines, and sunny open areas create a varied landscape, while Darga Road borders two sides of the property. The mix of terrain and vegetation gives you flexibility when choosing the setting for your future home. Take advantage of the open areas for sunshine, yard space, and gardens, or tuck your home among the trees for added privacy and shade. A newly installed shared easement provides access to the parcel and a starting point for creating your own private driveway. Located in Kasson Township, you also have the ability to build a pole barn before your home, giving you a place for the boat, camper, equipment, workshop, or extra storage while you plan for what’s next. Located within the Glen Lake School District, this central Leelanau County location keeps you close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking and biking trails, wineries, golf, and year-round recreation. Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you’re ready to build or simply looking for acreage to call your own, this parcel gives you the space, setting, and flexibility to bring your plans to life.
If your idea of the perfect piece of Northern Michigan includes plenty of acreage, mature hardwoods, and a little more distance from the rest of the world, this parcel may be the one. Set well back from the road, it offers a truly private setting and a peaceful place to create something of your own. Mature hardwoods cover the majority of the acreage, with a scattering of pines adding variety to the landscape. Rolling terrain brings character to the property, while the wooded setting provides plenty of possibilities for choosing a future homesite beneath the trees. A newly installed shared easement provides access and a starting point for creating a private driveway leading back to your future homesite. With plenty of acreage around you, there is room to create a setting that feels removed without giving up convenient access to everything Leelanau County has to offer. Kasson Township allows a pole barn to be built before your home, making it possible to establish storage for a boat, camper, equipment, workshop, or recreational toys while planning your future build. Located within the Glen Lake School District, you’ll be close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, trails, wineries, golf, and year-round recreation, with Traverse City less than 30 minutes away. Build your forever home, create a quiet Up North retreat, or invest for the future. If privacy is at the top of your list, this property is worth exploring.
Sunshine along the edge, hardwoods stretching beyond it, and nearly 10 acres to make your own. This predominantly wooded parcel offers a beautiful transition from the open area along the eastern front corner into mature hardwoods that cover much of the acreage. Build near the opening where you can take advantage of the sunshine and room for a spacious yard or garden, or follow the land farther into the trees to create a more private homesite surrounded by the shade and character of the hardwoods. A newly installed shared easement provides access to the parcel, giving you a starting point to create your own private driveway and begin shaping the property around your plans. And with Kasson Township allowing a pole barn to be built before your home, you can establish space for the boat, camper, workshop, equipment, or extra storage for your Up North toys while you plan for what comes next. Darga Road borders the northern edge of the property before crossing through a portion of the back corner, leaving a small section of the parcel on the north side of the road and adding another unique element to the layout of the land. Located within the Glen Lake School District, this central Leelanau County location keeps you close to so much of what makes the area special. Inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking and biking trails, wineries, golf, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation are all nearby, and Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you picture your future taking shape near the sunny opening or tucked back beneath the trees, this parcel gives you the acreage and flexibility to create a place that is all your own.
Sunshine and open space define this acreage. With fewer hardwoods, a mix of pines, and expansive open areas, this parcel offers plenty of possibilities for someone who wants room to spread out and take advantage of the sun. Picture a home surrounded by a spacious yard, gardens, fruit trees, outdoor gathering areas, or simply open land where you can enjoy the changing seasons. Darga Road adjoins one side of the property, while a newly installed shared easement provides access and a starting point for creating your own private driveway. The open nature of the land also provides flexibility when considering the placement of a future home, pole barn, outdoor spaces, and other improvements. Located in Kasson Township, you have the added benefit of being able to build a pole barn before your home, giving you immediate space for storage, hobbies, equipment, or recreational toys while you plan your next step. The property is located within the Glen Lake School District and centrally positioned to enjoy Leelanau County’s inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, trails, wineries, golf, and endless outdoor recreation. Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for business, work, shopping and entertainment. For someone looking for acreage with sunshine, flexibility, land to start a homestead, or room for ideas to grow, this land invites you to bring your Up North dreams to reality.
A little open, a little wooded, and plenty of room to make it your own. This corner parcel brings together many of the features buyers look for when searching for their own slice of the Up North. Rolling terrain, mature hardwoods, pines, and sunny open areas create a varied landscape, while Darga Road borders two sides of the property. The mix of terrain and vegetation gives you flexibility when choosing the setting for your future home. Take advantage of the open areas for sunshine, yard space, and gardens, or tuck your home among the trees for added privacy and shade. A newly installed shared easement provides access to the parcel and a starting point for creating your own private driveway. Located in Kasson Township, you also have the ability to build a pole barn before your home, giving you a place for the boat, camper, equipment, workshop, or extra storage while you plan for what’s next. Located within the Glen Lake School District, this central Leelanau County location keeps you close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking and biking trails, wineries, golf, and year-round recreation. Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you’re ready to build or simply looking for acreage to call your own, this parcel gives you the space, setting, and flexibility to bring your plans to life.
Leelanau County building site only minutes from Elmwood Township’s parks, trails, marina, beach, and just 4 miles to downtown Traverse City! Close to everything, no association dues, and priced below SEV! Initial prep work, such as tree clearing, new culvert, and gravel parking pad, has been done to prepare the lot for your new home. Drawn lot lines are approximate and should be verified by buyer. Modular Boca's welcome. Virtual home in photos.
Leelanau County building site only minutes from Elmwood Township’s parks, trails, marina, beach, and just 4 miles to downtown Traverse City! Close to everything, no association dues, and priced below SEV! Initial prep work, such as tree clearing, new culvert, and gravel parking pad, has been done to prepare the lot for your new home. Drawn lot lines are approximate and should be verified by buyer. Modular Boca's welcome. Virtual home in photos.
Spanning more than 27 acres in beautiful Leelanau County, this expansive property offers an exceptional combination of wooded acreage, open land, and rolling terrain. Mature hardwoods create a private, natural setting, while elevated areas along the ridge offer seasonal views of Lake Leelanau. The diverse landscape provides plenty of possibilities for a private estate, farmstead, recreational retreat, or Up North getaway. Surrounded by other large parcels, the setting feels peaceful and secluded with abundant space to explore and enjoy. Located within the Glen Lake School District, with convenient access to Cedar and Maple City, and approximately 20 minutes from Traverse City, this impressive acreage combines privacy, natural beauty, and an ideal Leelanau County location.
Nestled in beautiful Leelanau County, this 1.55-acre parcel offers the perfect blend of peaceful countryside living and convenient access to town. The property features a level building site, mature trees, and scenic countryside views, creating an ideal setting for your future home. A completed perc test adds confidence and convenience as you plan your build. Enjoy the quiet, private feel of this lovely piece of property while being just 5 miles from the City of Traverse City, where shopping, dining, beaches, wineries, and year-round recreation are all within easy reach. Whether you’re looking to build a full-time residence or a northern Michigan getaway, this lot offers a wonderful opportunity in a highly desirable location.
Nestled in beautiful Leelanau County, this 1.55-acre parcel offers the perfect blend of peaceful countryside living and convenient access to town. The property features a level building site, mature trees, and scenic countryside views, creating an ideal setting for your future home. A completed perc test adds confidence and convenience as you plan your build. Enjoy the quiet, private feel of this lovely piece of property while being just 5 miles from the City of Traverse City, where shopping, dining, beaches, wineries, and year-round recreation are all within easy reach. Whether you’re looking to build a full-time residence or a northern Michigan getaway, this lot offers a wonderful opportunity in a highly desirable location.
4 Acres on South Lake Leelanau Build-Ready Vacant Land in Cedar, MI Turnkey buildable land in Leelanau County with year-round water views of South Lake Leelanau. This 4-acre parcel is two combined lots in the Hidden Beech neighborhood of Cedar, Michigan and is one of the most build-ready sites available in the area, with the site work already done. Property highlights: 4 acres total across two separate tax IDs (flexibility for future split or development) Year-round views of South Lake Leelanau Cleared and elevated building site, ideal for a primary residence Roughed-in driveway already in place Underground electric on-site Fill dirt completed Lower acreage suited for a pole barn or secondary structure Lake access directly across the street at Solon Township Park — boat launch, sandy-bottom swimming, paddling, and fishing Glen Lake Community Schools district Minutes to M-72, Traverse City, and the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Located in Cedar, MI, in the heart of Leelanau County, this parcel offers a rare combination: water views, usable buildable acreage, all within easy reach of Traverse City and the wine trail.
4 Acres on South Lake Leelanau Build-Ready Vacant Land in Cedar, MI Turnkey buildable land in Leelanau County with year-round water views of South Lake Leelanau. This 4-acre parcel is two combined lots in the Hidden Beech neighborhood of Cedar, Michigan and is one of the most build-ready sites available in the area, with the site work already done. Property highlights: 4 acres total across two separate tax IDs (flexibility for future split or development) Year-round views of South Lake Leelanau Cleared and elevated building site, ideal for a primary residence Roughed-in driveway already in place Underground electric on-site Fill dirt completed Lower acreage suited for a pole barn or secondary structure Lake access directly across the street at Solon Township Park — boat launch, sandy-bottom swimming, paddling, and fishing Glen Lake Community Schools district Minutes to M-72, Traverse City, and the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Located in Cedar, MI, in the heart of Leelanau County, this parcel offers a rare combination: water views, usable buildable acreage, all within easy reach of Traverse City and the wine trail.
Courtesy: The Mitten Real Estate Group
Nicole Novak
4 Acres on South Lake Leelanau \ Build-Ready Vacant Land in Cedar, MI Turnkey buildable land in Leelanau County with year-round water views of South Lake Leelanau. This 4-acre parcel is two combined lots in the Hidden Beech neighborhood of Cedar, Michigan and is one of the most build-ready sites available in the area, with the site work already done. Property highlights: 4 acres total across two separate tax IDs (flexibility for future split or development) Year-round views of South Lake Leelanau Cleared and elevated building site, ideal for a primary residence Roughed-in driveway already in place Underground electric on-site Fill dirt completed Lower acreage suited for a pole barn or secondary structure Lake access directly across the street at Solon Township Park â€" boat launch, sandy-bottom swimming, paddling, and fishing Glen Lake Community Schools district Minutes to M-72, Traverse City, and the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Located in Cedar, MI, in the heart of Leelanau County, this parcel offers a rare combination: water views, usable buildable acreage, all within easy reach of Traverse City and the wine trail.
Eleven-plus acres on a gentle rise, with sweeping country views to the south and west. This is the second largest offering at Bellinger Estates — 11.13 acres of rolling and steep wooded Leelanau County terrain suited to a dream home, family retreat, or private hunt camp. Combine with adjacent lot #5 (11 acres) for a 22 Acre+ parcel. Here's what makes this lot different: nothing has been decided for you. No drive has been cut, no build site cleared — you choose exactly where your home sits and how you meet the land, and the developer offers a limited site-work allowance to help bring your plan to life. It's a rare chance to shape a property from the first decision, with a Realtor/developer team that works closely with each buyer on site planning, local builder and service connections, and experienced guidance at every step. The setting delivers what 11 acres should: step out your back door into quiet forest, room to roam, and genuine privacy — with the practical foundations already in place. A completed private road, underground electric, permitted pole barns, and Glen Lake Schools make this as livable as it is beautiful. All of it just 5 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 1.3 miles from Maple City, 2 miles from Cedar, and 15 miles from Traverse City. Bellinger Estates — where land meets legacy.
Leelanau County building site only minutes from Elmwood Township’s parks, trails, marina, beach, and just 4 miles to downtown Traverse City! Close to everything, no association dues, and priced below SEV! Initial prep work, such as tree clearing, new culvert, and gravel parking pad, has been done to prepare the lot for your new home. Drawn lot lines are approximate and should be verified by buyer. Modular Boca's welcome
Five wooded acres, build-ready, in the heart of Leelanau County. Step out your future front door into a canopy of hardwoods where the deer trails run and the seasons put on a show — this is land that invites you to slow down and stay a while. The groundwork is already done: a completed private road, underground electric to the lot, and pole barns permitted, so your plans can move from sketchbook to site without delay. And with Glen Lake Schools serving the neighborhood, it's a natural fit for a family putting down roots. The location keeps everything you love close: 5 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 1.3 miles to Maple City, 2 miles to Cedar, and 15 miles to Traverse City. Build the home your family will gather in for generations — the setting is ready when you are.
Courtesy: Serbin Real Estate
Charlie Carpenter
Eleven-plus acres on a gentle rise, with sweeping country views to the south and west. This is the second largest offering at Bellinger Estates â€" 11.13 acres of rolling and steep wooded Leelanau County terrain suited to a dream home, family retreat, or private hunt camp. Combine with adjacent lot #5 (11 acres) for a 22 Acre+ parcel. Here's what makes this lot different: nothing has been decided for you. No drive has been cut, no build site cleared â€" you choose exactly where your home sits and how you meet the land, and the developer offers a limited site-work allowance to help bring your plan to life. It's a rare chance to shape a property from the first decision, with a Realtor/developer team that works closely with each buyer on site planning, local builder and service connections, and experienced guidance at every step. The setting delivers what 11 acres should: step out your back door into quiet forest, room to roam, and genuine privacy â€" with the practical foundations already in place. A completed private road, underground electric, permitted pole barns, and Glen Lake Schools make this as livable as it is beautiful. All of it just 5 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 1.3 miles from Maple City, 2 miles from Cedar, and 15 miles from Traverse City. Bellinger Estates â€" where land meets legacy.
Cedar is located in Michigan. Cedar, Michigan has a population of 3,281. Cedar is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.49% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.28%.
The median household income in Cedar, Michigan is $71,000. 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 Cedar is 43.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 33.4 inches per year, with 119.6 inches of snow per year.
