$169,000
Empire, MI 49630
MLS# 26038864
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Property Description
Some parcels give you a place to build. This one gives you a view worth building around. Perched above the surrounding countryside in Empire's peaceful Timber View Ridge community, this remarkable 1.02-acre homesite captures the natural beauty that makes Leelanau County unforgettable. From its elevated setting, the landscape unfolds toward Big Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Bay, the Manitou Islands, and the western horizon. Wildlife, star-filled skies, and unforgettable sunsets create a setting that feels private, expansive, and distinctly Up North. Located on a cul-de-sac on a paved private road, the parcel offers a combination of open space, mature trees, and varied topography for an inspired home design. An electrical panel is already in place, bringing the vision one step closer to reality. Community building guidelines include a minimum 1,500-square-foot footprint, providing ample opportunity to create a home thoughtfully designed around the views.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: M-72 / S Hermies Pass
Municipality: Empire Twp
Subdivision: Timber View Ridge
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/Acre: 165686.27
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
General Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Lot
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 87
Waterfront: No
School District: Glen Lake
Association YN: Yes
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 44431
Lot Acres: 1.02
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 82700
SEV: 82700
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1800
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Tax ID #: 005-680-046-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Some parcels give you a place to build. This one gives you a view worth building around. Perched above the surrounding countryside in Empire's peaceful Timber View Ridge community, this remarkable 1.02-acre homesite captures the natural beauty that makes Leelanau County unforgettable. From its elevated setting, the landscape unfolds toward Big Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Bay, the Manitou Islands, and the western horizon. Wildlife, star-filled skies, and unforgettable sunsets create a setting that feels private, expansive, and distinctly Up North. Located on a cul-de-sac on a paved private road, the parcel offers a combination of open space, mature trees, and varied topography for an inspired home design. An electrical panel is already in place, bringing the vision one step closer to reality. Community building guidelines include a minimum 1,500-square-foot footprint, providing ample opportunity to create a home thoughtfully designed around the views.
Legal: UNIT 46 TIMBER VIEW RIDGE (SITE) CONDO SEC 23 T28N R14W 1.02 A M/L MD L760 P233/1ST AMEND L825 P96/2ND AMEND L1917 P152/3RD AMEND L14013 P430/4TH AMEND L1258 P154/ 5TH AMEND DOC#2020000048
Water Fea. Amenities
View: 1
Lot Description
Buildable: 1
Cleared: 1
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Site Condo: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Utilities Attached
None: 1
Sewer
None: 1
Water
None: 1
Terms Available
Build to Suit: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 300
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
Assoc. Fee Incl.
Snow Removal: 1
Other: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Leelanau
Street #: 5512
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Timber Wolf
Suffix: Court
State: MI
Zip Code: 49630
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $169,000
List Price: $169,000
Listing Date: 2026-07-27
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Traverse City, follow M-72 W 14 miles. At blinking yellow light turn left and continue on M-72 W 3.6 miles. Turn left on to S Hermies Pass Road. Follow to Timber Wolf Trail. Turn right. Parcel on left.
Property Features
Lot Description: Buildable; Cleared; Cul-De-Sac; Site Condo
Street Type: Paved
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
Utilities Attached: None
Sewer: None
Water: None
Terms Available: Build to Suit; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Supplements
Timber View Ridge is a quiet, well-planned community with shared natural areas and meandering trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and simply enjoying the surrounding landscape. Annual association dues are approximately $300 and cover private-road maintenance and snow removal. The property is located in the Glen Lake Community School District and within convenient reach of the Village of Empire, Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan beaches, scenic trails, and the many destinations that make Leelanau County so special. For buyers ready to move from land to home, Immersive Homes offers build-to-suit opportunities, combining thoughtful site planning, advanced pre-visualization, and customized design to create a residence tailored to the property, the views, and the way you want to live. Now offered at $169,000, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure a distinctive homesite in one of Northern Michigan's most celebrated settings. One acre. Expansive views. An Up North story waiting to be built. Walk the property, take in the landscape, and imagine what comes next. All measurements, association information, building requirements, views, utilities, and property details are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
Listing Office: Immersive Homes Real Estate
Listing Agent: Loren Romain
Last Updated: September - 02 - 2026
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