Build your northern Michigan home on this large 7.02-acre lot in the Karnes Road development, just minutes from Glen Lake and 10 minutes from Glen Arbor and Empire. Wooded and private, this parcel offers a natural setting for a year-round residence or seasonal retreat. Build ready, with underground electric and driveway installed to lot. Use your own builder, or build with Northworks Builders. Spend your days on Glen Lake, exploring Lake Michigan beaches, or hiking the trails of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. New homes are currently under construction within the development and will be completed in April of next year. Additional acreage options are available, including both wooded and open lots. Located in the Glen Lake school district. Seller is a licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan.
Vacant landProperty Type
7.02 acresLot Size
$34,046Price/Acres
Listed by Peter Faber• Five Star Real Estate (Lake City)
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Glen Lake Community School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Property details
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Rolling slope
Private road frontage
Private maintained road
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Utilities
No water source
No sewer
Sale and tax history for Parcel 8 Karnes Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #78080074929
Oct 28, 2026
Listed
$239,000
REALCOMP #78080069747
Oct 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2026
Price Changed
$239,000
Jun 16, 2026
Listed
$275,000
REALCOMP #78080064776
May 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jan 12, 2026
Listed
$275,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80064776
May 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jan 12, 2026
Listed
$275,000
REALCOMP #78080060401
Jan 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2025
Listed
$275,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80060401
Jan 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2025
Listed
$275,000
REALCOMP #78080059092
Oct 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2025
Price Changed
$275,000
Jun 28, 2025
Listed
$295,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80059092
Oct 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2025
Price Changed
$275,000
Jun 28, 2025
Listed
$295,000
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Vacant Land
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Leelanau County
APN
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Empire Township, MI • 49630
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Empire Township. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for Parcel 8 Karnes Rd
$238,788
$212 under list price of $239K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $65K to $400K.