Uniquely beautiful ranch-style home is in the historic waterfront Village of Empire, Michigan. This 3 bedroom retreat is move-in ready and located just blocks from a Lake Michigan sandy beach, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Completely remodeled inside. Convenient main-floor living includes a freshly painted kitchen with new marble tile floor, the living room features beautiful Brazilian cherry wood floors. 3 bedrooms have all new oak wood floors. The main bath has a new custom tile surround and both baths have new fixtures and marble tile floors. Sit on the deck and relax in the backyard. Village amenities include municipal water and natural gas, and the home also has Spectrum highspeed internet. On a full basement for good storage, laundry and future living space. New windows, wiring & electric panel. Oversized garage is attached by a breezeway. Endless walking is available beyond the backyard where 11 acres of village park give way to 87 acres of Leelanau Conservancy property. Seniors especially love the village’s new pickleball court, golf is just 4 miles away and Crystal Mountain skiing is a 35-minute drive. This is a recreational paradise with Lake Michigan beaches and nearby Bar lakes. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for hiking and bicycling begins in Empire and heads north to Good Harbor Bay. More info atEmpireChamber.com or nps. gov/slbe.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Stapleton• Stapleton Realty
•231-326-4000 (broker)
•christine@cdstapleton.com (broker)
Bought with Peter Fisher• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Glen A
Uniquely beautiful ranch-style home is in the historic waterfront Village of Empire, Michigan. This 3 bedroom retreat is move-in ready and located just blocks from a Lake Michigan sandy beach, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Completely remodeled inside. Convenient main-floor living includes a freshly painted kitchen with new marble tile floor, the living room features beautiful Brazilian cherry wood floors. 3 bedrooms have all new oak wood floors. The main bath has a new custom tile surround and both baths have new fixtures and marble tile floors. Sit on the deck and relax in the backyard. Village amenities include municipal water and natural gas, and the home also has Spectrum highspeed internet. On a full basement for good storage, laundry and future living space. New windows, wiring & electric panel. Oversized garage is attached by a breezeway. Endless walking is available beyond the backyard where 11 acres of village park give way to 87 acres of Leelanau Conservancy property. Seniors especially love the village’s new pickleball court, golf is just 4 miles away and Crystal Mountain skiing is a 35-minute drive. This is a recreational paradise with Lake Michigan beaches and nearby Bar lakes. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for hiking and bicycling begins in Empire and heads north to Good Harbor Bay. More info atEmpireChamber.com or nps. gov/slbe.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1050267
Apr 14, 2005
Sold
$132,500
$127/sq ft
Jul 12, 2004
Listed
$139,900
$135/sq ft
This Empire Ranch-style home features a pine wooded lot. Features include: recently redecorated interior, hardwood floors, newer roof, new gas furnace, woodstove in the living room, 2 car garage and a fenced in backyard perfect for play area or a family pet.
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Leelanau County
APN
041-200-009-00
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 26x24
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Garage
Interior
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Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=9
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 2
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 17 x 11
Dining Room Level: Main
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Laundry Room Level: Lower
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Features
Water Features: None
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Property Information
Unit/Building Number: Lot: 9
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1962
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Subdivision
Lot Size: 132,100
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.3
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Heating System: Baseboard, Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1040
School Information
School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: M-22 just north of M-72 stay straight onto Lacore Rd.
Municipality: Empire Twp
Mail City: Empire
Subdivision: Village of Empire
Municipality: Empire Twp
Area (Municipality): Empire Twp (45005)
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Leelanau County
APN: 041-200-009-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026
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Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Glen Lake Community School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$441,000 – $534,000
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