$895,000
$30K PRICE DROP

7548 S Dune Hwy Empire, MI 49630

Estimated payment $5,329/month

Total Views 16,775
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,696 Sq Ft
$528 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Countryside Views
  • Cottage
  • Second Garage
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Classic country cottage in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! This 9 acre parcel offers a rustic cottage, plus a guest house and a storage building located on a high bluff in the hills overlooking Little Glen Lake. This is a unique setting with the National Park bordering the property on two sides, offering an extremely private location and a small view of the lake. The cottage features rustic design but with some updates including a newer heating system. The guest house serves as a overflow for your summer friends with a new septic system. Both cottage and guest house are fully furnished and ready for your enjoyment. A large 1,120 sq. ft. block building allows for storage of all your toys. The Heritage Trail is nearby for walking or biking right out your door. Create your own estate with this one of a kind property and enjoy the beauty and relaxation of Leelanau County and Northern Michigan!

Listing Agent

Randy Hawley

REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC License #6506035498 Listed on: 05/13/2025

REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,696 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Meets & Bounds Community

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,627

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Cottage, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Construction: Frame
  • Section Number: 31
  • Year Updated: 2022
  • Year Renovated: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Bookcase, Foyer Entrance, Pantry, Paneling
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15x10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x12, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19x19, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 22x10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1696
  • Estimated Below Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 1478
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 527.71
  • Range: R 14W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1696

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Guest House, Secondary Garage(s)
  • Exterior Features: Countryside View
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Partial, Crawl Space, Block, Unfinished
  • Number Of Acres: 9
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Private
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Insert, Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Baseboard, Central Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10x5, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Amenities: Trails
  • Development Name: Meets & Bounds

Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Lot Info

  • Percent Open: 30
  • Land Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Evergreens, Sloping
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Percent Wooded: 70
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

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Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,627 $451,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,876 $478,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,267 $399,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,285 $317,000 $0 $0
2021 $4,183 $292,300 $0 $0
2020 $4,243 $229,500 $0 $0
2019 $4,185 $232,300 $0 $0
2018 -- $213,200 $0 $0
2017 -- $213,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $209,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $205,100 $0 $0
2014 -- $200,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $895,000 -3.2% $528 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $925,000 -- $545 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1933658

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 006-131-006-00