Delightful home with a contemporary flair sits on 3+ acres with 162’ on the shimmering waters of South Bar Lake. West facing views capture amazing sunsets. Enter the 2,779 sq. ft. house designed for casual living from the generous great room with sleek gas fireplace, to the light filled family room/studio with handsome wood burning fireplace and spacious outdoor decks. 3 bedrms. , 2 baths, unfinished basement, generator, attached 2 car garage, plus loads of storage space are ideal for a growing family. An extra bonus - an adorable 1 bedroom & bath cottage is included too! Private location, yet so close to Empire’s public Lake MI beach, shops & restaurants, hiking trails & Glen Lake Public Library. Enjoy this special place seasonally or become a member of the greater Empire community all year!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$444Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pam DePuy• The Martin Company
Bought with Laura Sielaff• Century 21 Northland-Empire
Delightful home with a contemporary flair sits on 3+ acres with 162’ on the shimmering waters of South Bar Lake. West facing views capture amazing sunsets. Enter the 2,779 sq. ft. house designed for casual living from the generous great room with sleek gas fireplace, to the light filled family room/studio with handsome wood burning fireplace and spacious outdoor decks. 3 bedrms. , 2 baths, unfinished basement, generator, attached 2 car garage, plus loads of storage space are ideal for a growing family. An extra bonus - an adorable 1 bedroom & bath cottage is included too! Private location, yet so close to Empire’s public Lake MI beach, shops & restaurants, hiking trails & Glen Lake Public Library. Enjoy this special place seasonally or become a member of the greater Empire community all year!
REALCOMP #78001190467
Jul 1, 2019
Sold
$551,000
$198/sq ft
Jun 5, 2019
Listed
$498,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,536 (−76.5%)
2024
$10,804 (+72.3%)
2023
$6,270 (−22.1%)
2022
$8,051 (+94.4%)
2019
$4,142
Tax history for 11280 S Lacore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,536 (−76.5%)
2024
$10,804 (+72.3%)
2023
$6,270 (−22.1%)
2022
$8,051 (+94.4%)
2019
$4,142
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
3.1 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,888
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
041-824-044-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range