Located at the center of the Village of Empire, and just steps away from Lake Michigan and S. Bar Lake Beaches, all surrounded by the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Park. This 5.34-Acre property includes a Historic, 2 level Livery Barn (7,400 sq ft); former Hardware Store (11,000 sq ft); Pole Building (8,000 sq ft); and 2 Sheds (for Lumber Yard Horizontal storage). {NOTE: "Concept Site Plans" and "Concept Drawings" shown in attached photos, are also included in "Associated Documents" for easier viewing} Property is zoned Commercial-Residential and is located in the Front Street Zoning District, which allows a wide range of potential uses (For details, Click the Documents Link button for a copy of the Front Street District Zoning Ordinance, along with the Empire Zoning Map). This development property is also supported by a contiguous, 2.29 acre approved septic field (Release Area) with a capacity of up to 20,000 gallons-per-day, the Release Area is included in this sale. Property also has access to the following utilities: Natural Gas; Municipal water; and Spectrum high speed Internet, TV and telephone. Listing data and information, including year built, measurements, square footage totals for Buildings, Zoning/Building details, Tax ID#'s, and supplemental Documents have been obtained from third party sources and /or the Seller; all data and information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy; independent verification should be made by Purchaser and Purchaser’s Agent prior to Closing.
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Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: REO-TCRandolph-233022
Office Phone: (231) 946-4040
Listing Agent: Steven Batdorff
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Wooded
Lot Size: 5.34 Acres
Price Information
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Price Summary:
List Price: $1,565,000
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This property is $1.1M more than the Median Sold Price in Empire, MI.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Aspire North REALTORS
MLS Number: #78080008077
Listing Office:
Office Name: REO-TCRandolph-233022
Office Phone: (231) 946-4040
Listing Agent: Steven Batdorff
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Crystal Lake Elementary School
7048 Severance St
Distance between this listing and this school13.27 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-5
5
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Lake Ann Elementary School
19375 Bronson Lake Rd
Distance between this listing and this school13.90 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
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Frankfort Elementary School
613 Leelanau Ave
Distance between this listing and this school14.79 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
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4
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Benzie Central Middle School
9300 Homestead Rd
Distance between this listing and this school13.36 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
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Traverse City West Middle School
3950 Silver Lake Rd
Distance between this listing and this school20.73 miles
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Tcaps Montessori School
1009 S Oak St
Distance between this listing and this school21.76 miles
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Glen Lake Community School
3375 W Burdickville Rd
Distance between this listing and this school7.48 miles
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Benzie Central Sr High School
9300 Homestead Rd
Distance between this listing and this school13.33 miles
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Benzie Academy
9222 Homestead Rd
Distance between this listing and this school13.38 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,357. Typical income of Empire, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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The property 11738 S Lake St is land located in Empire, Michigan, 49630.
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This home is located at 11738 S Lake St in Empire, MI and zip code 49630. This home sits on a 5.34 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,565,000.
In November 2024 more than 0 listings in Empire, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Empire, MI decreased by 44.4% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 60 days, the median list price was $435,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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