This home's estimate is 77.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 1 comparable home.
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8531 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI 49630
About this home
HURRY - LITTLE GLEN LAKE COTTAGE: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, and right on the beach with spectacular views of the Sand Dunes and sunsets! This property is part of a larger establishment and it is for the sale of the dwelling only - there will be a lease in perpetuity for the land. Lease includes: taxes, sewer, water, garbage removal and lawn irrigation. Contact the listing agent for the details and your private showing. NO PETS ALLOWED, sorry. .. ..

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Sale history for 8531 S Dorsey Rd
$104/sq ft
$104/sq ft
$124/sq ft
Tax history for 8531 S Dorsey Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
- Garage Type: Attached Garage, Heated Garage
- Parking: Garage
Interior
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Skylights
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bedroom Information
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 14
- Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 10
- Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=11
- Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
- Dining/Kitchen Information
- Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
- Kitchen Floor Covering: Carpet
- Kitchen Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimension: 17 x 13
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Dining Room Dimension: 10 x 14
- Library/Den/Living Room Information
- Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Dimensions: 30 x 13
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn Sprinkler, Porch, Sidewalks
- Foundation Type: Crawl
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Water Features: Water View
- Frontage Type: Water
- Lake Name: Little Glen Lake
- Property Information
- Out Buildings: Shed
- Property Type: Residential
- Structure Style: 1 Story
- Year Built: 1995
- Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
- Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
- Lot Information
- Lot Size: 113,190
- Zoning: Residential
- Land Information
- Acreage: 0.5
- Frontage: 113
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
- Water: Public Water
- Cooling System: Central A/C
- Heating System: Forced Air
- Sewer Septic: Community
Location
- Unit 5 Information
- Living Room Dimensions: L=1815
- Homeowners Association Information
- Association Fee Includes: Water/Sewer, Sewer
- Fee Amount: $8,100
- School Information
- School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
- School District: Glen Lake Community School Distr
- Location Details
- Municipality: Empire Twp
- Mail City: Empire
- Subdivision: N/A
- Municipality: Empire Twp
- Area (Municipality): Empire Twp (45005)
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 236 square feet
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Leelanau County
- APN: 005-898-082-00
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Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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