Rolling 12.3 acre parcel is only 9 miles from Traverse City and extends west from S. Cedar Highway to an open meadow with fruit trees, then expands southward as it climbs to a hilltop with east-facing seasonal views of rolling forest all the way to S. Lake Leelanau. Sloping down past the hilltop through groves of mature evergreen and deciduous trees you will find a creek and pond at the northwest corner. The property is bordered by woods and meadows, and is home to wildlife including deer and turkey. A mobile home currently sits on the property near the road, with septic, electric service and a well. Whether you prefer high ground or valley, you’ll find a spot on this parcel for your ideal home site. Enjoy the beauty of Leelanau County!
Vacant landProperty Type
12.34 acresLot Size
$16,181Price/Acres
Listed by Richard Korndorfer• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Rolling 12.3 acre parcel is only 9 miles from Traverse City and extends west from S. Cedar Highway to an open meadow with fruit trees, then expands southward as it climbs to a hilltop with east-facing seasonal views of rolling forest all the way to S. Lake Leelanau. Sloping down past the hilltop through groves of mature evergreen and deciduous trees you will find a creek and pond at the northwest corner. The property is bordered by woods and meadows, and is home to wildlife including deer and turkey. A mobile home currently sits on the property near the road, with septic, electric service and a well. Whether you prefer high ground or valley, you’ll find a spot on this parcel for your ideal home site. Enjoy the beauty of Leelanau County!
REALCOMP #78001288144
Apr 16, 2018
Sold
$90,000
Dec 23, 2016
Listed
$109,900
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1223449
Dec 23, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2002
Listed
$109,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1037684
Mar 17, 2003
Sold
$108,000
May 9, 2002
Listed
$109,000
REALCOMP #78001037684
Mar 17, 2003
Sold
$108,000
May 9, 2002
Listed
$109,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,447 (+221.7%)
2024
$450 (−74.6%)
2023
$1,774 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,691 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,642 (−0.4%)
2020
$1,648 (+2.8%)
2019
$1,603
Tax history for 12838 S Cedar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,447 (+221.7%)
2024
$450 (−74.6%)
2023
$1,774 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,691 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,642 (−0.4%)
2020
$1,648 (+2.8%)
2019
$1,603
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
12.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
648
Year built
1975
Style
Other
County
Leelanau County
APN
010-029-015-20
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Acres: 12.34
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: TraverseCity
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 648
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12.34 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 010-029-015-20
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Long Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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West Senior High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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