Over 30 acres of Leelanau county countryside! This parcel has a breathtaking combination of rolling pasture, serene forest, and is a (current) working hobby farm. Featuring a 2,240sqft pole building with ample storage, and a completely furbished 864sqft living quarters with 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom - this space boasts modern finishes, a complete kitchen with island bar, and an open-concept common room with wood-burning stove. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Airbnb, a live-on farm, or a place to stay while other construction is being done. Come walk the gentle slopes of the cleared grassland, or travel to the north of the parcel into hardwood-filled woods that take up over half the acreage. Just 20 minutes from all the shopping, recreation, and amenities of downtown Traverse City, and only 5 minutes away from the Tart Trail. A must-see property!
Vacant landProperty Type
30.7 acresLot Size
$20,766Price/Acres
Listed by Mark Hagan• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Bought with Mark Hagan• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Over 30 acres of Leelanau county countryside! This parcel has a breathtaking combination of rolling pasture, serene forest, and is a (current) working hobby farm. Featuring a 2,240sqft pole building with ample storage, and a completely furbished 864sqft living quarters with 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom - this space boasts modern finishes, a complete kitchen with island bar, and an open-concept common room with wood-burning stove. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Airbnb, a live-on farm, or a place to stay while other construction is being done. Come walk the gentle slopes of the cleared grassland, or travel to the north of the parcel into hardwood-filled woods that take up over half the acreage. Just 20 minutes from all the shopping, recreation, and amenities of downtown Traverse City, and only 5 minutes away from the Tart Trail. A must-see property!
REALCOMP #78001305495
Oct 29, 2021
Sold
$550,000
Jun 26, 2021
Listed
$550,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1186908
May 31, 2019
Sold
$298,000
May 31, 2019
Sold
$298,000
Dec 20, 2018
Listed
$299,000
Dec 20, 2018
Listed
$299,000
GREAT LOCATION MID WAY BETWEEN SUTTONS AND TRAVERSE CITY AND CLOSE TO S. LAKE LEELANAU AND WINERIES. 40 x 56 pole barn with attached one bedroom/one bath apartment (recently remodeled - 2018). New woodstove on tile hearth with electric baseboard backup. Live in the apartment while building your dream home or man cave or rental. 30+ acres suitable for hops, fruit, vines, horses. Approximately 50% wooded with mature hardwoods ready to be logged. Remainder of property is open. Pole barn has 14' doors on both ends, cement floor, wired for heat, with RV pump-out to septic system. Land values in this area are $8,000+ based on recent sales and pole barn was $80,000+ to build so, especially with recent upgrades, this is an excellent price!
REALCOMP #78001186908
May 31, 2019
Sold
$298,000
Dec 20, 2018
Listed
$299,000
Greater Lansing AoR #1293374
May 29, 2019
Sold
$298,000
Apr 27, 2018
Listed
$299,000
REALCOMP #78001293374
May 29, 2019
Sold
$298,000
Apr 27, 2018
Listed
$299,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,060 (−82.5%)
2024
$6,054 (−10.4%)
2023
$6,760 (+6.5%)
2022
$6,346 (+151.1%)
2019
$2,527
Tax history for 8591 E Donner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,060 (−82.5%)
2024
$6,054 (−10.4%)
2023
$6,760 (+6.5%)
2022
$6,346 (+151.1%)
2019
$2,527
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
30.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
001-018-011-20
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
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Exterior
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 2173 x 537 x 2672 x 337*
Lot Size Acres: 30.7
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: SuttonsBay
Location Information
Subdivision Name: METES & BOUNDS
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 30.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 001-018-011-20
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Schools
Suttons Bay Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
Suttons Bay Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$606,000 – $734,000
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