80 acres of vacant land in the heart of Leelanau County! Incredible opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining large swaths of land in the area. Situated off of M-72 West, 7 miles east of Empire for a quick drive to Lake Michigan & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, the property which is comprised of two parcels of record has frontage on seasonal Fritz Rd & includes 25' of access frontage on rustic 5-acre Gilbert Lake. Heavily wooded with mature maple and a mix of beech, oak and hemlock for potential logging income. This serene location is perfect for maple syrup collecting, hunting, family compound, Up-North retreat, or anyone with an appreciation for the outdoors in it's pure Michigan state.
Location!! Treasured family home, thoughtful construction built in 1976 on 2.3 acres. Spacious ranch home w/attached 2 car garage, 1,846 sq. ft. on the main level & 8' x 11' deck off the dining room. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Storage galore! Lower walkout has 1,186 sq. ft. finished space, 660 sq. ft. unfinished space along with one bathroom. Property houses a 26' x 32' heated & insulated workshop behind the home and includes a Generac generator. New roofs on the home & workshop estimated completion in 2015. Lovely mature hardwoods and pines. You're steps from The Heritage Walking & Biking Trail to head to Empire, Glen Arbor, & Sleeping Bear Dunes hill climb. Glen Lake Schools.
Have you been looking for a Lake Michigan view lot in a beautiful neighborhood Up North? This water view lot and feature views of Lake Michigan to the west, a rolling Apple Orchard to the right, and rolling countryside! Private, yet close to amenities, you can bring your own builder and architect. Natural gas, underground electric, and high speed internet! Unreal views and a fantastic setting near the end of the cul-de-sac in the upper phase of Leelanau Orchards! Situated in Empire, this lot is only 7 minutes to downtown Glen Arbor and 1 minute from downtown Empire. Building and use restrictions apply, with an 1800 square foot minimum for new homes. Beaches are near and abound! Incredible Up North sunsets await you!
Have you been looking for a Lake Michigan view lot in a beautiful neighborhood Up North? This water view lot and feature views of Lake Michigan to the west, a rolling Apple Orchard to the right, and rolling countryside! Private, yet close to amenities, you can bring your own builder and architect. Natural gas, underground electric, and high speed internet! Unreal views and a fantastic setting near the end of the cul-de-sac in the upper phase of Leelanau Orchards! Situated in Empire, this lot is only 7 minutes to downtown Glen Arbor and 1 minute from downtown Empire. Building and use restrictions apply, with an 1800 square foot minimum for new homes. Beaches are near and abound! Incredible Up North sunsets await you!
Residential Building Site located downtown in the quaint Village Of Empire. Property includes a Historic, 2 Level, 7,400+ square foot Livery Barn built in 1900. This wooded building site offers views of both Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake; is within close walking distance of Lake Michigan beach access; and has access to the following utilities: Natural Gas; Municipal water; and Spectrum high speed Internet, TV and telephone. Additional acreage is available at 11738 S. Lake Street (MLS # 1912604). View Preservation (& Creation) corridors in place, and additional Septic Release Area is available. Listing includes 2 Parcels, Click "Associated Documents" for both Tax ID #'s and Legal Descriptions. Listing data and information, including year built, measurements, Building square footage total, Zoning/Building details, Tax ID#'s, and supplemental Documents have been obtained from third party sources and /or the Seller; all data and information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy; independent verification should be made by Purchaser and Purchaser�s Agent prior to Closing
Located at the center of the Village of Empire, and just steps away from Lake Michigan and S. Bar Lake Beaches, all surrounded by the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Park. This 5.34-Acre property includes a Historic, 2 level Livery Barn (7,400 sq ft); former Hardware Store (11,000 sq ft); Pole Building (8,000 sq ft); and 2 Sheds (for Lumber Yard Horizontal storage). {NOTE: "Concept Site Plans" and "Concept Drawings" shown in attached photos, are also included in "Associated Documents" for easier viewing} Property is zoned Commercial-Residential and is located in the Front Street Zoning District, which allows a wide range of potential uses (For details, Click the Documents Link button for a copy of the Front Street District Zoning Ordinance, along with the Empire Zoning Map). This development property is also supported by a contiguous, 2.29 acre approved septic field (Release Area) with a capacity of up to 20,000 gallons-per-day, the Release Area is included in this sale. Property also has access to the following utilities: Natural Gas; Municipal water; and Spectrum high speed Internet, TV and telephone. Listing data and information, including year built, measurements, square footage totals for Buildings, Zoning/Building details, Tax ID#'s, and supplemental Documents have been obtained from third party sources and /or the Seller; all data and information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy; independent verification should be made by Purchaser and Purchaser�s Agent prior to Closing.
Looking for a place to store your personal vehicle, dock, water toys, or a variety of other items? Look no further than this A 20Ã?â??48 pole barn with 960 square feet and an insulated 14Ã?â??14 insulated overhead door (this would be half of a 40Ã?â??48, 1920 square foot space with a service door, and two 14' x 14' insulated overhead doors). This is the first pole barn built in this facility that is both insulated and has paneling along the interior! This pole building was built as one unit with two separate tax ID numbers, and a partition was erected in the pole building to create two storage rooms that are 20Ã?â??48. There is a water spicket and one shared bathroom available to use amongst the pole barn facility. This property is in close proximity to Glen Lake, Glen Arbor, Empire, Lake Ann, Long Lake, and Traverse City.
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.