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Empire, MI Waterfront Land for Sale

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Waterfront Land Parcel
Updated: Jul 3
Waterfront Land Parcel

Pettengill Road, Empire, MI 49630

$1,400,000
80.00 AC lot
Approximately 80 acres with nearly 2,000 ft of frontage on spring‑fed Brooks Lake (lake access).
Mature timber along the shoreline and multiple potential building sites overlooking the lake.
Road frontage on both the north and south boundaries for convenient access and future flexibility.
Property may be split, offering additional possibilities for future development.
Additional 7 acres available with 600 ft on Pearl Lake, including a home.
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Waterfront Recreation Land Parcel
Updated: May 10
Waterfront Recreation Land Parcel

W Beeman Road, Empire, MI 49630

$1,399,000
125.00 AC lot
125.2‑acre wooded tract with mixed hardwood forest and rolling terrain
Wells Creek runs north to south through the property and connects to Wells Lake on the adjacent parcel for year‑round water
Adjacent to the 45,000+ acre Traverse City Forest Management parcel along Beeman Road
Electric access available from South Gilbert Lake Road; property is just south of M‑72 and South Gilbert Lake Road
Located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau wine country, and the resort communities of Glen Arbor and Empire
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Lakefront Land Parcel
Lakefront Land Parcel

W Welch Road, Empire, MI 49630

$1,950,000
2.65 AC lot

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

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Waterfront Recreation Land Parcel
Waterfront Recreation Land Parcel

00 W Beeman Rd, Empire, MI 49630

$1,399,000
125.20 AC lot

125.2-acre mixed forest property with year-round water via Wells Creek and electric access nearby.

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Waterfront Acreage with Ponds
Waterfront Acreage with Ponds

W Deborah Ann Trail, Empire, MI 49630

$275,000
10.00 AC lot

10-acre Ag/Res parcel with two ponds, meadow, and forest, abutting a remote Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore area.

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Gently Sloping Waterfront Development Land
Gently Sloping Waterfront Development Land

8550 W Empire Highway, Empire, MI 49630

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Gently sloping land with multiple building sites, Lake Michigan views, and utilities in place via easement drive access.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 10 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 6 Active listings in Empire, MI, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities

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Residential Lake-View Home Lot
Residential Lake-View Home Lot

3100 Warren Road, Beulah, MI 49617

$110,000
3.28 AC lot

Residentially zoned 3.28-acre parcel with scenic views of Platte Lake for a new home or retreat.

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Lakefront Residential Land Parcel
Lakefront Residential Land Parcel

Harris Point Trail, Lake Ann, MI 49650

$299,000
5.82 AC lot

5.82-acre lakefront parcel with wooded upland for building and wetlands limiting development on the east side.

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Residential Waterfront Land Lot
Residential Waterfront Land Lot

Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617

$99,000
1.16 AC lot

Residential lakefront lot with shared, non-motorized waterfront on Long Lake and walkout-suitable hillside topography.

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All-Sports Waterfront Development Land
All-Sports Waterfront Development Land

16963 Parcel C Gray Heirs Road, Lake Ann, MI 49650

$400,000
4.74 AC lot

Buildable waterfront parcel with 169+/- feet of frontage on Pearl Lake, including a driveway and semi-cleared building site.

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Empire, MI Waterfront Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 6 waterfront land for sale in Empire, MI, showcased through 6 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 14,934,546 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $6,423,000.

Sale prices for water rights properties in Empire, MI start at $275,000, averaging $1,284,600, and reaching up to $1,950,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Residential land & home lots 11
Waterfront Land 6
Recreation land 3
Agricultural land / Farmland 2
Hunting land 1

Demographics Overview

Population 1,484
Population Growth (5Y) +6.2%
Median Household Income $101,875
College Educated 80.4%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

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49630 $1.3M

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 2.45%
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.20 pp above county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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