LEELANAU CO VACANT PARCEL - 4.02 ACRES on W Empire Hwy (M-72) just East of Plowman Rd. Level and Open is Ready for Building. Zoning is "Gateway Mixed Use District" for Residential or Business Opportunities Close to Empire, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, & Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Main Travel Route to and from Traverse City. Nice Wind-Row of Mature Trees Bordering One Side of the Parcel. Two Track Easement on West Property Line. Check it Out.
LEELANAU CO VACANT PARCEL - 4.02 ACRES on W Empire Hwy (M-72) just East of Plowman Rd. Level and Open is Ready for Building. Zoning is "Gateway Mixed Use District" for Residential or Business Opportunities Close to Empire, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, & Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Main Travel Route to and from Traverse City. Nice Wind-Row of Mature Trees Bordering One Side of the Parcel. Two Track Easement on West Property Line. Check it Out.
Set in the peaceful Timber View Ridge development, this prime corner parcel presents an opportunity to bring your Up North home aspirations to life. With its mix of cleared and forested areas and a rolling topography, you have many choices when it comes to picking the perfect building spot. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee while relaxing on the covered back porch and finishing your day sitting around the bonfire under a star filled sky. You are sure to enjoy this quiet development and the privacy this generous sized parcel provides. Located on the southern side of Leelanau County in the Glen Lake School District, it is just 5 minutes from Empire, 10 minutes to Glen Arbor, and a short drive to numerous beautiful beaches, golfing, wineries, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Traverse City is less than a 30 minute commute for business, pleasure, or work. Come and explore this picturesque parcel and begin dreaming of all the possibilities!
Set in the peaceful Timber View Ridge development, this prime corner parcel presents an opportunity to bring your Up North home aspirations to life. With its mix of cleared and forested areas and a rolling topography, you have many choices when it comes to picking the perfect building spot. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee while relaxing on the covered back porch and finishing your day sitting around the bonfire under a star filled sky. You are sure to enjoy this quiet development and the privacy this generous sized parcel provides. Located on the southern side of Leelanau County in the Glen Lake School District, it is just 5 minutes from Empire, 10 minutes to Glen Arbor, and a short drive to numerous beautiful beaches, golfing, wineries, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Traverse City is less than a 30 minute commute for business, pleasure, or work. Come and explore this picturesque parcel and begin dreaming of all the possibilities!
Live among nature in this 3.41-acre plat situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on a private road of a small neighborhood of 11 home sites. A two-track leads you back into the proper and some tree removal has occurred in preparation of building. Minimal restrictions include minimum 1,000 sq ft dwelling, BOCA and modular homes that are built to MI Residential Code standards are permitted. Outbuildings are also permitted and boats, boat trailers, campers and recreational vehicles are allowed in enclosed areas. Best of all, this parcel backs up to 320 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park land. Donâ??t miss this opportunity! Great location near Glen Arbor and Empire, just minutes from beaches, restaurants, shops and endless recreation opportunities.
Live among nature in this 3.41-acre plat situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on a private road of a small neighborhood of 11 home sites. A two-track leads you back into the proper and some tree removal has occurred in preparation of building. Minimal restrictions include minimum 1,000 sq ft dwelling, BOCA and modular homes that are built to MI Residential Code standards are permitted. Outbuildings are also permitted and boats, boat trailers, campers and recreational vehicles are allowed in enclosed areas. Best of all, this parcel backs up to 320 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park land. Don�t miss this opportunity! Great location near Glen Arbor and Empire, just minutes from beaches, restaurants, shops and endless recreation opportunities.
Nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this property abuts a remote section of the park, effectively making these 10 secluded acres feel like 5,000 acres with its own lake. There are two ponds, a meadow and a forest, all teaming with wildlife. Close to Empire & Glen Arbor and only 30 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Many beaches & hiking trails nearby, with great cycling & mountain biking in the county. Great wineries, restaurants & the Dunes Golf Club nearby as well, but you'll never have to worry about massive development. Enjoy the night sky, unaffected by city light pollution. Zoned Ag/Res so the possibilities are endless. Build your dream home/hobby farm & start living the life you've been dreaming of.
Nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this property abuts a remote section of the park, effectively making these 10 secluded acres feel like 5,000 acres with its own lake. There are two ponds, a meadow and a forest, all teaming with wildlife. Close to Empire & Glen Arbor and only 30 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Many beaches & hiking trails nearby, with great cycling & mountain biking in the county. Great wineries, restaurants & the Dunes Golf Club nearby as well, but you'll never have to worry about massive development. Enjoy the night sky, unaffected by city light pollution. Zoned Ag/Res so the possibilities are endless. Build your dream home/hobby farm & start living the life you've been dreaming of.
Have you been looking for a Lake Michigan view lot in a beautiful neighborhood Up North? This water view lot and feature views of Lake Michigan to the west, a rolling Apple Orchard to the right, and rolling countryside! Private, yet close to amenities, you can bring your own builder and architect. Natural gas, underground electric, and high speed internet! Unreal views and a fantastic setting near the end of the cul-de-sac in the upper phase of Leelanau Orchards! Situated in Empire, this lot is only 7 minutes to downtown Glen Arbor and 1 minute from downtown Empire. Building and use restrictions apply, with an 1800 square foot minimum for new homes. Beaches are near and abound! Incredible Up North sunsets await you!
Have you been looking for a Lake Michigan view lot in a beautiful neighborhood Up North? This water view lot and feature views of Lake Michigan to the west, a rolling Apple Orchard to the right, and rolling countryside! Private, yet close to amenities, you can bring your own builder and architect. Natural gas, underground electric, and high speed internet! Unreal views and a fantastic setting near the end of the cul-de-sac in the upper phase of Leelanau Orchards! Situated in Empire, this lot is only 7 minutes to downtown Glen Arbor and 1 minute from downtown Empire. Building and use restrictions apply, with an 1800 square foot minimum for new homes. Beaches are near and abound! Incredible Up North sunsets await you!
Here's your chance to own and operate the only two full-service restaurants, Joe's Friendly Tavern and the Empire Village Inn, located in the beautiful beach town of Empire, Michigan. Both establishments have a long history, with loyal customers made up of year-round and seasonal residents and summer visitors, and produce strong, consistent revenues and cash flow. The Friendly Tavern has 100 indoor seats and an additional 90 seats on a newly constructed patio. The Village Inn has 90 seats inside with additional room outside. All business assets, Class C & SDM liquor licenses, and real estate are included in the sale. The Leelanau County location in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore attracts well over a million visitors each year and there is opportunity to further enhance the businesses to meet the demand of the growing visitor numbers.
4.61 acres in the heart of Leelanau County. Build your dream home on this beautiful site with the perfect setup for a walkout basement. Peaceful and quiet, nicely wooded with a south facing amazing countryside view. Driveway already in place and the best building site has been partially cleared. There are 3 locations for the septic tank. Few lots like this are available in the county! Annual Associate dues are $150. After a residence is completed there is an additional charge for snow plowing of approx. $250 per year.
4.61 acres in the heart of Leelanau County. Build your dream home on this beautiful site with the perfect setup for a walkout basement. Peaceful and quiet, nicely wooded with a south facing amazing countryside view. Driveway already in place and the best building site has been partially cleared. There are 3 locations for the septic tank. Few lots like this are available in the county! Annual Associate dues are $150. After a residence is completed there is an additional charge for snow plowing of approx. $250 per year.
Residential Building Site located downtown in the quaint Village Of Empire. Property includes a Historic, 2 Level, 7,400+ square foot Livery Barn built in 1900. This wooded building site offers views of both Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake; is within close walking distance of Lake Michigan beach access; and has access to the following utilities: Natural Gas; Municipal water; and Spectrum high speed Internet, TV and telephone. Additional acreage is available at 11738 S. Lake Street (MLS # 1912604). View Preservation (& Creation) corridors in place, and additional Septic Release Area is available. Listing includes 2 Parcels, Click "Associated Documents" for both Tax ID #'s and Legal Descriptions. Listing data and information, including year built, measurements, Building square footage total, 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
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.
The median home value in Empire, MI is $629,900. This is higher than the county median home value of $500,100. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Empire, MI is $629,900. Approximately 36.23% of Empire homes are owned, compared to 12.75% rented, while 51.01% are vacant. Empire real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Empire real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Empire, Michigan has a population of 362. Empire is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.28%.
The median household income in Empire, Michigan is $60,781. The median household income for the surrounding county is $72,709 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Empire is 59.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 33.7 inches per year, with 119.9 inches of snow per year.