Escape to this serene 20-acre property just minutes from the village of Empire. With rolling terrain, wooded privacy, and open meadows, the land invites imagination: whether you picture a nature retreat, hobby farm, or simply a tranquil home site. Imagine morning sunlight filtering through the oaks and maples, afternoons spent exploring trails, and evenings enjoying quiet solitude under northern Michigan skies. All of this within reach of Empire’s shops, restaurants, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Key features: Multiple possible expansion or building sites (Perc test approved), 3 adorable outbuildings. Two of them are used for storage, other houses electrical panel and well infrastructure. (2) 5†wells on property new in ~2012, both with Ag permit for usage, property has irrigation system installed, condition will need to be verified, as it has not been operated for 5+ years. Electric on property for well operations, road access, Wildlife habitat, scenic views, mature trees. Exploring split possibility with Township, minimum split is 5 acres currently. Whether you’re seeking a weekend escape or full-time sanctuary, this property delivers both the canvas and the foundation for your northern Michigan dreams.
Vacant landProperty Type
20 acresLot Size
$19,750Price/Acres
Listed by Marc Foerster• REO-TCFront-233021
•231-947-9800 (broker)
•reofront@realestateone.com (broker)
Listed by Erica Foerster• REO-TCFront-233021
•231-947-9800 (broker)
•reofront@realestateone.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member Office• All Non Member Activity
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Market trends in 49630, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
+2.5% MoM
Median sale price
$713K
$138K MoM
Avg. days on market
47d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
10
5 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Homeowner tools
More resources
View owner dashboard
Track your estimate and nearby sale activity
Edit home facts
Review property details and add renovations
Manage photos
Update home photos or make them private
Sale and tax history for 13466 S Kitlinger Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #78080062709
Mar 31, 2026
Sold
$395,000
Mar 15, 2026
Pending
—
Oct 10, 2025
Listed
$460,000
Escape to this serene 20-acre property just minutes from the village of Empire. With rolling terrain, wooded privacy, and open meadows, the land invites imagination: whether you picture a nature retreat, hobby farm, or simply a tranquil home site. Imagine morning sunlight filtering through the oaks and maples, afternoons spent exploring trails, and evenings enjoying quiet solitude under northern Michigan skies. All of this within reach of Empire’s shops, restaurants, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Key features: Multiple possible expansion or building sites (Perc test approved), 3 adorable outbuildings. Two of them are used for storage, other houses electrical panel and well infrastructure. (2) 5†wells on property new in ~2012, both with Ag permit for usage, property has irrigation system installed, condition will need to be verified, as it has not been operated for 5+ years. Electric on property for well operations, road access, Wildlife habitat, scenic views, mature trees. Exploring split possibility with Township, minimum split is 5 acres currently. Whether you’re seeking a weekend escape or full-time sanctuary, this property delivers both the canvas and the foundation for your northern Michigan dreams.
Greater Lansing AoR #80062709
Mar 31, 2026
Sold
$395,000
Mar 31, 2026
Sold
$395,000
Mar 15, 2026
Pending
—
Oct 10, 2025
Listed
$460,000
Oct 10, 2025
Listed
$460,000
Escape to this serene 20-acre property just minutes from the village of Empire. With rolling terrain, wooded privacy, and open meadows, the land invites imagination: whether you picture a nature retreat, hobby farm, or simply a tranquil home site. Imagine morning sunlight filtering through the oaks and maples, afternoons spent exploring trails, and evenings enjoying quiet solitude under northern Michigan skies. All of this within reach of Empire’s shops, restaurants, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Key features: Multiple possible expansion or building sites (Perc test approved), 3 adorable outbuildings. Two of them are used for storage, other houses electrical panel and well infrastructure. (2) 5†wells on property new in ~2012, both with Ag permit for usage, property has irrigation system installed, condition will need to be verified, as it has not been operated for 5+ years. Electric on property for well operations, road access, Wildlife habitat, scenic views, mature trees. Exploring split possibility with Township, minimum split is 5 acres currently. Whether you’re seeking a weekend escape or full-time sanctuary, this property delivers both the canvas and the foundation for your northern Michigan dreams.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$131 (−38.4%)
2024
$212
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Ranch
County
Leelanau County
APN
005-032-004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Exterior
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Lot Information
VIEW: Rural View
Lot Size: 66,313,316,621,329
Lot Description: Sloping, Wooded, Cleared
Zoning: Agricultural, Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 20
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $17,311
Summer Tax Year: 2025
Winter Tax Year: 2024
Winter Tax Amount: $116.52
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Water: Private Well
Sewer Septic: None
Location
School Information
School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From M72 W toward Empire, go south (left) on Benzonia Trail Road, approx. 2 miles, turn West (right, Wm. Bolton Airport hidden by trees) on W Osborn Rd. Approx. 1.5 miles W Osborn Rd turns into S Kitlinger Rd @ corner. Gmaps shows as W Stormer Road
Municipality: Empire Twp
Mail City: Empire
Subdivision: NA
Municipality: Empire Twp
Area (Municipality): Empire Twp (45005)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 005-032-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Glen Lake Community School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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 92° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Empire, MI • 49630
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
27
17
31
18
41
27
51
35
58
43
71
57
76
62
74
60
71
55
62
45
46
36
33
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.