193 feet of private, sandy waterfront on Little Glen Lake sets the stage for this rare generational property. Nestled on 2.23 acres, an extraordinary amount of land for a waterfront parcel in this area. This home offers panoramic views of one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic lakes and is ready for its next chapter. The main house offers 1,540 sq ft of open-concept living, designed to maximize natural light and showcase water views from nearly every room. Two spacious bedrooms each feature large sliding doors, offering direct access to the deck and stunning lakefront vistas. Mini splits are strategically placed in both bedrooms and the family room for those extra hot summer days! For guests or extended family, the 775 sq ft bunkhouse includes a kitchenette, ¾ bathroom, and accommodations for six. There is plenty of space for storage and your toys as there is a 24x36 three-car garage, a separate 29x24 workshop, and even an exterior bathroom with a shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the lake. All furniture and items on the property will convey with the sale, including the dock and a wooden kayak launch raft that makes getting in and out of the water a breeze! Ideally located just five minutes from the village of Glen Arbor and with easy access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, biking and hiking trails, and the region’s wineries, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, acreage, and convenience. Whether enjoyed as a legacy family retreat, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this is Northern Michigan lake living at its finest.
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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
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Sale history for 6975 W Day Forest Dr
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 21, 2025
Sold
$2,830,000
$1,223/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #80061554
Oct 23, 2025
Sold
$2,830,060
$1,223/sq ft
Oct 23, 2025
Sold
$2,830,060
$1,223/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 4, 2025
Listed
$2,695,000
$1,165/sq ft
Sep 4, 2025
Listed
$2,695,000
$1,165/sq ft
193 feet of private, sandy waterfront on Little Glen Lake sets the stage for this rare generational property. Nestled on 2.23 acres, an extraordinary amount of land for a waterfront parcel in this area. This home offers panoramic views of one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic lakes and is ready for its next chapter. The main house offers 1,540 sq ft of open-concept living, designed to maximize natural light and showcase water views from nearly every room. Two spacious bedrooms each feature large sliding doors, offering direct access to the deck and stunning lakefront vistas. Mini splits are strategically placed in both bedrooms and the family room for those extra hot summer days! For guests or extended family, the 775 sq ft bunkhouse includes a kitchenette, ¾ bathroom, and accommodations for six. There is plenty of space for storage and your toys as there is a 24x36 three-car garage, a separate 29x24 workshop, and even an exterior bathroom with a shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the lake. All furniture and items on the property will convey with the sale, including the dock and a wooden kayak launch raft that makes getting in and out of the water a breeze! Ideally located just five minutes from the village of Glen Arbor and with easy access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, biking and hiking trails, and the region’s wineries, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, acreage, and convenience. Whether enjoyed as a legacy family retreat, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this is Northern Michigan lake living at its finest.
REALCOMP #78080061554
Oct 23, 2025
Sold
$2,830,060
$1,223/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 4, 2025
Listed
$2,695,000
$1,165/sq ft
193 feet of private, sandy waterfront on Little Glen Lake sets the stage for this rare generational property. Nestled on 2.23 acres, an extraordinary amount of land for a waterfront parcel in this area. This home offers panoramic views of one of Northern Michigans most iconic lakes and is ready for its next chapter. The main house offers 1,540 sq ft of open-concept living, designed to maximize natural light and showcase water views from nearly every room. Two spacious bedrooms each feature large sliding doors, offering direct access to the deck and stunning lakefront vistas. Mini splits are strategically placed in both bedrooms and the family room for those extra hot summer days! For guests or extended family, the 775 sq ft bunkhouse includes a kitchenette, ‚ ¾ bathroom, and accommodations for six. There is plenty of space for storage and your toys as there is a 24x36 three-car garage, a separate 29x24 workshop, and even an exterior bathroom with a shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the lake. All furniture and items on the property will convey with the sale, including the dock and a wooden kayak launch raft that makes getting in and out of the water a breeze! Ideally located just five minutes from the village of Glen Arbor and with easy access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, biking and hiking trails, and the regions wineries, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, acreage, and convenience. Whether enjoyed as a legacy family retreat, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this is Northern Michigan lake living at its finest.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,740 (−80.1%)
2024
$8,767 (−12.0%)
2023
$9,958 (+3.5%)
2022
$9,620 (+2.4%)
2021
$9,390 (−1.4%)
2020
$9,525 (+1.4%)
2019
$9,394
Tax history for 6975 W Day Forest Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,740 (−80.1%)
2024
$8,767 (−12.0%)
2023
$9,958 (+3.5%)
2022
$9,620 (+2.4%)
2021
$9,390 (−1.4%)
2020
$9,525 (+1.4%)
2019
$9,394
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Water Features: All Sports Lake, Water View, Waterfront, Interior Lake, Sandy Bottom
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Little Glen Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1950
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 2.23
Frontage: 193
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $1,242,500
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Baseboard
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2314
School Information
School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
Address Information
Street Designation: Drive
Location Details
Directions: From Glen Arbor, take M 22 south. Before Narrows Bridge, turn right on Day Forest Rd. OR heading W on M-72, turn left onto CR 677, continue onto S. Glen Lake Rd across Narrows Bridge, left onto W. Day Forest Rd. Look for sign.
Municipality: Glen Arbor Twp
Mail City: Empire
Subdivision: metes and bounds
Municipality: Glen Arbor Twp
Area (Municipality): Glen Arbor Twp (45006)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 006-203-026-00
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 • 3.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Empire, MI • 49630
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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