Pure sand bottom and amazing sunset and lake views of the clear blue waters of Lake Leelanau. This year round cottage sits on . 53 acres with plenty of room to expand if you so desired. Knotty pine walls for that "up north" feel. Cottage comes fully furnished with the exception of a couple items. Large 1920 sq. ft. detached garage/storage building/workshop. This cottage has a good rental history, ideal to help offset costs.
Pure sand bottom and amazing sunset and lake views of the clear blue waters of Lake Leelanau. This year round cottage sits on . 53 acres with plenty of room to expand if you so desired. Knotty pine walls for that "up north" feel. Cottage comes fully furnished with the exception of a couple items. Large 1920 sq. ft. detached garage/storage building/workshop. This cottage has a good rental history, ideal to help offset costs.
REALCOMP #78001201950
Sep 14, 2020
Sold
$575,000
$625/sq ft
Sep 11, 2020
Listed
$575,000
$625/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1199094
Jul 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2020
Listed
$549,900
$598/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001199094
Jul 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2020
Listed
$549,900
$598/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1175862
Oct 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2017
Listed
$549,900
$598/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001175862
Oct 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2017
Listed
$549,900
$598/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1058607
Nov 15, 2005
Sold
$1
$0/sq ft
Aug 10, 2005
Listed
$545,000
$592/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1055833
Aug 4, 2005
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2005
Listed
$549,900
$598/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,480 (+215.7%)
2024
$4,903 (−67.5%)
2023
$15,073 (+59.0%)
2022
$9,479 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,269 (+141.4%)
2020
$3,839 (+7.0%)
2019
$3,587
Tax history for 6879 E Birch Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,480 (+215.7%)
2024
$4,903 (−67.5%)
2023
$15,073 (+59.0%)
2022
$9,479 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,269 (+141.4%)
2020
$3,839 (+7.0%)
2019
$3,587
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
920
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
010-011-011-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 920
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 100
Water Body Name: South Lake Leelanau
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 239 x 149 x 170
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Schools Information
High School District: TraverseCity
Location Information
Subdivision Name: METES AND BOUNDS
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 010-011-011-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Long Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
6/10
West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
8/10
West Senior High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
8/10
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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 92° 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Traverse City, MI • 49684
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.39M
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