5434 W Macfarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

Off market oct 2025 for $1M

$1,461,608

•

632

sq ft

5434 W Macfarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

About this home

Opportunities like this dont come up often-here is your chance to be on Big Glen at an unbeatable price! Welcome to The White Cottage-a charming vintage getaway nestled on the beautiful southeast corner of Big Glen Lake. With approximately 68 feet of prime sandy frontage, this classic 2-story cottage offers stunning sunset views, this spot is all about location! The two-story cottage is raised slightly, offering cozy main-level living and kitchen space with two sleeping areas upstairs. Its cute, functional, and has a proven summer rental record. Since it is being sold "Turn-Key, " it is ready to enjoy or rent right away! The lot is 0.85 acres, private and deep, with plenty of space off the road. While theres currently no dock, one could be added to maximize lakefront enjoyment. Shared septic with the main house. Usable now and full of potential-this is your chance to own on Big Glen at a great price.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$2,313Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Betsy Webb • Serbin Real Estate

Bought with Thomas Alflen • EXIT Northern Shores-TC

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•Source:REALCOMP #78080057706

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Redfin Estimate

$1,461,608

$406K since sold in October 2025$109K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$949,000
A
3 beds1 bath799 sq ft
276 E Traverse Lake Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,102,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,692 sq ft
4515 W Glen Eden Dr, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
SOLD NOV 3, 2025
$850,000
C
2 beds1 bath882 sq ft
8489 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,500,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,699 sq ft
8432 S Dunns Farm Rd Lot : 6/7, Maple City, MI 49664
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,500,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,699 sq ft
8432 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI 49664
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,520,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
5450 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

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$1,578/mo

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Market trends in 49636, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

95.8%

5.3% MoM

Median sale price

$3.4M

$673K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

27 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$3,500,000
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
8726 W Sleeping Bear Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 922-2350
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Sale history for 5434 W Macfarlane Rd

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #80057706

Oct 3, 2025

Sold

$1,056,000

$1,671/sq ft

Aug 16, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 9, 2025

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$1,978/sq ft

May 28, 2025

Listed

$1,399,000

$2,214/sq ft

May 28, 2025

Listed

$1,250,000

$1,978/sq ft

Opportunities like this donâ€™t come up oftenâ€”here is your chance to be on Big Glen at an unbeatable price! Welcome to The White Cottageâ€”a charming vintage getaway nestled on the beautiful southeast corner of Big Glen Lake. With approximately 68 feet of prime sandy frontage, this classic 2-story cottage offers stunning sunset views, this spot is all about location! The two-story cottage is raised slightly, offering cozy main-level living and kitchen space with two sleeping areas upstairs. Itâ€™s cute, functional, and has a proven summer rental record. Since it is being sold "Turn-Key, " it is ready to enjoy or rent right away! The lot is 0.85 acres, private and deep, with plenty of space off the road. While thereâ€™s currently no dock, one could be added to maximize lakefront enjoyment. Shared septic with the main house. Usable now and full of potentialâ€”this is your chance to own on Big Glen at a great price.

REALCOMP #78080057706

Oct 3, 2025

Sold

$1,056,000

$1,671/sq ft

Aug 16, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 9, 2025

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$1,978/sq ft

May 28, 2025

Listed

$1,399,000

$2,214/sq ft

Tax history for 5434 W Macfarlane Rd

*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

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.85 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Leelanau County

APN

005-011-032-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement

Exterior

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 632
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Has View

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 67
Water Body Name: Big Glen Lake
Lot Size Dimensions: 66.75 x 300
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Zoning Description: Residential

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
High School District: GlenLake

Location Information
Subdivision Name: BIG GLEN LAKE

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 005-011-032-00

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: AspireNorthREALTORS

Around this home

Schools

Glen Lake Community School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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 95° 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

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Historical weather

Glen Arbor, MI • 49636

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.68M

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Home values near 5434 W Macfarlane Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5572 W Macfarlane Road, Glen Arbor, MI 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2680 Sq. Ft.	$3,109,649
5467 W Macfarlane Road, Glen Arbor, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$715,137

Address	Redfin Estimate
5554 W Macfarlane Road, Glen Arbor, MI 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2668 Sq. Ft.	$3,572,767
5484 W Macfarlane Road, Glen Arbor, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$1,872,295

Address	Redfin Estimate
5447 W Macfarlane Road, Glen Arbor, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$914,399
5450 W Macfarlane Road, Glen Arbor, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,858,299

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