Lake Michigan Views and Acreage! This lovely Chalet-style home is located in the well-known town of Empire, situated on just over 10 acres. A one-owner exceptionally well cared for home. Offering three spacious bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, two family rooms, a full walkout basement, sunroom, an attached two-car garage, plus a large pole barn with a workshop. A great layout that delivers plenty of natural light, open and airy space, plus panoramic views. You can appreciate the views from most rooms, especially the owner's suite. The owner's suite has a private family room, a private office with built-in desks, and a hobby/craft area. The house and pole building have newer shingles, a newer heat pump, and a whole house generator. Of the 10.33 acres, 3.71 are wooded. The rest is open space, an incredible fenced-in garden, plus amazing landscaping, including fruit trees and a pond. This exceptional home gives you privacy and offers peaceful surroundings with plenty of wildlife to admire, Turkeys, Eagles, Deer, Birds, etc. Minutes to downtown Empire, approx 10 minutes to Glen Arbor, and 25 minutes to Traverse City. Close to beaches and hiking trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
10.33 acresLot Size
$368Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Angela DiLorenzo• Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC
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Market trends in 49630, MI
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
100.7%
+1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$550K
$13K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
12 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 8970 W Cohodas Rd
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1213053
May 9, 2022
Sold
$900,000
$277/sq ft
Mar 23, 2022
Listed
$875,000
$270/sq ft
Lake Michigan Views and Acreage! This lovely Chalet-style home is located in the well-known town of Empire, situated on just over 10 acres. A one-owner exceptionally well cared for home. Offering three spacious bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, two family rooms, a full walkout basement, sunroom, an attached two-car garage, plus a large pole barn with a workshop. A great layout that delivers plenty of natural light, open and airy space, plus panoramic views. You can appreciate the views from most rooms, especially the owner's suite. The owner's suite has a private family room, a private office with built-in desks, and a hobby/craft area. The house and pole building have newer shingles, a newer heat pump, and a whole house generator. Of the 10.33 acres, 3.71 are wooded. The rest is open space, an incredible fenced-in garden, plus amazing landscaping, including fruit trees and a pond. This exceptional home gives you privacy and offers peaceful surroundings with plenty of wildlife to admire, Turkeys, Eagles, Deer, Birds, etc. Minutes to downtown Empire, approx 10 minutes to Glen Arbor, and 25 minutes to Traverse City. Close to beaches and hiking trails.
REALCOMP #78001213053
May 9, 2022
Sold
$900,000
$277/sq ft
Mar 23, 2022
Listed
$875,000
$270/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37 (+22.0%)
2023
$30 (−99.2%)
2022
$3,799 (+121.8%)
2019
$1,713
Tax history for 8970 W Cohodas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37 (+22.0%)
2023
$30 (−99.2%)
2022
$3,799 (+121.8%)
2019
$1,713
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.33 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,908
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
005-020-005-75
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Jan 11, 2023 • Final
Residential mechanical
Gas
HVAC
Apr 25, 2005 • Final
Mechanical
Perform alterations on a residential building.
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener