If you've been looking for the perfect property to build your up north dream home or family compound in Leelanau County, you'll want to summon your builder and architect to come and hike this stellar vacant land offering, located in the secluded neighborhood, Glen Forest. It's just a few miles east of Empire, off of the quiet and scenic county lane, Osborn Road. Two adjacent parcels lots 8 & 9 are being offered together, with a total almost 7 acres, with multiple potential building areas that would easily accommodate any number of walk out designs on the rolling topography. Both lots feature an easy way to access the mature forest from the paved, private common drive, Beaver Pond Road, with potential to overlook a small stream that flows from the east (parcel 9) into a pastoral lower meadow, a veritable wildlife sanctuary! Sensible building restrictions with a minimum 1600 square feet for a single story, or 2000 square feet for 1 1/2 or 2 story homes, shovel ready, with underground utilities installed. Close to Empire, Lake Michigan beaches, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and more!
Directions available: M-72 West from Traverse City, 19 miles to Benzonia Trail, South 1.5 miles to right/West on Osborn Rd, 3/4 Miles to Left/South on S. Beaver Pond Rd. Go all the way to the back of the development, on left, look for sign near cul-de-sac.
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If you've been looking for the perfect property to build your up north dream home or family compound in Leelanau County, you'll want to summon your builder and architect to come and hike this stellar vacant land offering, located in the secluded neighborhood, Glen Forest. It's just a few miles east of Empire, off of the quiet and scenic county lane, Osborn Road. Two adjacent parcels lots 8 & 9 are being offered together, with a total almost 7 acres, with multiple potential building areas that would easily accommodate any number of walk out designs on the rolling topography. Both lots feature an easy way to access the mature forest from the paved, private common drive, Beaver Pond Road, with potential to overlook a small stream that flows from the east (parcel 9) into a pastoral lower meadow, a veritable wildlife sanctuary! Sensible building restrictions with a minimum 1600 square feet for a single story, or 2000 square feet for 1 1/2 or 2 story homes, shovel ready, with underground utilities installed. Close to Empire, Lake Michigan beaches, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and more!
REALCOMP #78001300920
Nov 5, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 19, 2020
Listed
$34,900
REALCOMP #78001300910
Nov 4, 2020
Sold
$65,000
Feb 19, 2020
Listed
$73,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$129 (−72.4%)
2024
$468 (−15.9%)
2023
$556 (+3.3%)
2022
$538 (+545.4%)
2019
$83
Public record
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Lot size
3.1 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Leelanau County
APN
005-390-008-00
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 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
6 days above 94° expected this year, 13 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, MI • 49630
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Empire. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 13631 S Beaver Pond Rd
$212,663
$17K under list price of $230K
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