Creekside Recreation
For Sale
$1,018,000
W Beeman Road, Empire, MI 49630
Vacant Lot/Land, Empire, MI
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size125.00 Acres
Days on Market158
Property Features for W Beeman Road
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Forest/Recreational,Split
Zoning description
Forest/Recreational, Splits Available
Lot features
Level, Rolling, Sloping, Some Low Land Areas, Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Rolling, Sloping, Some Low Land Areas, Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens
Elementary school district
Glen Lake Community Schools
Middle school district
Glen Lake Community Schools
High school district
Glen Lake Community Schools
Directions
From Traverse City: Head west on M-72 20 miles to access the property via two entry points: Primary entry: South on S. Gilbert Lake Road off M-72 Alternate entry/Exit: South on Plowman Road. From Empire: East on M-72 5.5 Miles.
Subdivision
Leelanau
Standard status
Active
Lot size
125.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 & SE 1/4 OF FRL NW 1/4 SEC 31 T28N R13W 125.21 A M/L 2023 WITHDRAWN FROM COMMERCIAL FOREST RESERVE
Legal Description
W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 & SE 1/4 OF FRL NW 1/4 SEC 31 T28N R13W 125.21 A M/L 2023 WITHDRAWN FROM COMMERCIAL FOREST RESERVE
Utilities
Water front features
Creek
Listing Agency:
Serbin Real Estate
(231) 334-2758
Listed By:
Charlie Carpenter · License #6501421520
(231) 633-8455
Added: May 10
Changed: Oct 13
Last Checked: Oct 14 at 1:06AM
MLS# 1944910
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 125-acre recreation property combines mixed hardwood forest, rolling terrain, and Wells Creek, which runs north to south across the land. Zoning is Forest/Recreational, Split, and electric access is available from South Gilbert Lake Road. All splits are available.
The parcel borders a 45,000+ acre Traverse City Forest Management parcel along Beeman Road. It is south of M-72 and South Gilbert Lake Road, with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Glen Arbor and Empire resort communities described as nearby destinations. The 420-mile Shore-to-Shore Trail begins near Empire and is open to hikers and horseback riders.
The parcel borders a 45,000+ acre Traverse City Forest Management parcel along Beeman Road. It is south of M-72 and South Gilbert Lake Road, with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Glen Arbor and Empire resort communities described as nearby destinations. The 420-mile Shore-to-Shore Trail begins near Empire and is open to hikers and horseback riders.
Key Highlights
- Wells Creek crosses the property from north to south
- 125 acres of mixed hardwood forest and rolling terrain
- Borders a 45,000+ acre Traverse City Forest Management parcel along Beeman Road
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Demographics for 49630, MI
1,331
Population
1,418
Households
0.9
Avg Household Size
61
Median Age
56%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
60.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
22
Density / Sq Mi
$101,875
Median Household Income
$39,519
Median Earnings
$1,042
Median Rent
$440,200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Recreation land - A north-to-south creek and rolling, wooded terrain shape this Leelanau County property.
Where is this recreation land located?
The property is located at W Beeman Road Empire, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,018,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Wells Creek crosses the property from north to south; 125 acres of mixed hardwood forest and rolling terrain; Borders a 45,000+ acre Traverse City Forest Management parcel along Beeman Road
