W Welch Road, Empire, MI 49630

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Listing date May 23, 2026

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Overview

This waterfront land parcel sits on the shores of Little Glen Lake, offering sandy shoreline and beautifully preserved hardwoods. The property includes 116 feet of private frontage, providing direct lake access and views toward Little Glen, with the Sleeping Bear Dunes just beyond. With 2.65 acres under metes and bounds zoning, the site is well suited for a personal lake retreat or a year-round home setting.

The property is addressed on W Welch Road in Empire, Michigan (Leelanau County). According to the listing remarks, recreational options nearby include fishing, boating, and swimming in warmer months, along with year-round hiking opportunities associated with Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Glen Arbor is described as about ten minutes away, and the remarks also reference the Homestead Resort for winter recreation.

For buyers seeking a northern Michigan lakefront site, this parcel provides a compact acreage footprint with meaningful frontage and natural cover that can support a custom build. Prospective owners can plan around the lakeside positioning and shoreline character described in the listing, while verifying development requirements directly under the metes and bounds zoning noted for the property.

Map

City

Empire

County

Leelanau

State

Michigan

Longitude

-86.0160512

Latitude

44.856514

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - Build-ready waterfront parcel with sandy shoreline, hardwoods, and 116 feet of private frontage on Little Glen Lake.

Where is this waterfront land located?

The property is located at W Welch Road Empire, MI.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $1,950,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 2.65‑acre parcel on the shores of Little Glen Lake; 116 feet of private lake frontage on Little Glen Lake; Lake features include sandy shoreline for swimming and recreation