Big Glen Lake waterfront! Incredibly rare opportunity to live in one of the most highly sought after locations in Northern Michigan. Tucked in a protected cove on the south side of the lake, and bordering Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore federal park land which can never be developed, you will enjoy privacy & natural beauty in every direction. This stellar property sits on the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with private frontage, a sandy shoreline, and the most incredible views of blue water by day, and starry skies by night. Lake Michigan, Sand Dunes, and the town of Glen Arbor are all a stone's throw away and you will be just 30 min to downtown Traverse City. The spacious lot with it's quaint summer cottage is perfect for family getaways in the summer, or it can be turned into a fantastic year-round home. This is the kind of property that will be passed on for generations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$2,204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mark Hagan• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Big Glen Lake waterfront! Incredibly rare opportunity to live in one of the most highly sought after locations in Northern Michigan. Tucked in a protected cove on the south side of the lake, and bordering Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore federal park land which can never be developed, you will enjoy privacy & natural beauty in every direction. This stellar property sits on the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with private frontage, a sandy shoreline, and the most incredible views of blue water by day, and starry skies by night. Lake Michigan, Sand Dunes, and the town of Glen Arbor are all a stone's throw away and you will be just 30 min to downtown Traverse City. The spacious lot with it's quaint summer cottage is perfect for family getaways in the summer, or it can be turned into a fantastic year-round home. This is the kind of property that will be passed on for generations.
REALCOMP #78001166105
Dec 22, 2016
Sold
$827,500
$713/sq ft
Oct 6, 2016
Listed
$835,000
$720/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1166095
Oct 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2016
Listed
$835,000
$720/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001166095
Oct 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2016
Listed
$835,000
$720/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,644 (−72.2%)
2024
$13,109 (−16.0%)
2023
$15,611 (+3.3%)
2022
$15,110 (+291.0%)
2019
$3,864
Tax history for 5740 W Macfarlane Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,644 (−72.2%)
2024
$13,109 (−16.0%)
2023
$15,611 (+3.3%)
2022
$15,110 (+291.0%)
2019
$3,864
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,160
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
005-011-052-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Feb 10, 2027 • Active
Residential electrical
Electrical
Nov 14, 2026 • Active
Residential plumbing
New construction
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Wood, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,160
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Sloped, Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 85
Water Body Name: Big Glen Lake
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 247 x 93 x 277
Lot Size Acres: 0.51
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: GlenLake
Location Information
Subdivision Name: METES & BOUNDS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 005-011-052-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glen Lake Community School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
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.