Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Empire, Michigan
15495 E Pettengill Rd, Empire, MI 49630
Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home with 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake, spanning Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this waterfront retreat is perfect for fishing from your dock, relaxing by the water and stargazing-yet conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Lake Michigan in multiple directions, including Empire to the west, Good Harbor to the north and the Traverse City area to the east. Enjoy easy access to M-22, local wineries and distilleries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor, Empire and breathtaking Empire Bluffs. Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, with Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Trail for hiking and horseback riding and nearby snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The home features warm knotty pine ceilings, a primary suite with heated bath floor and private screened porch, lake views from all four bedrooms and surround sound throughout the home, sauna, garage and decks. A solid-cedar sauna with traditional hot rocks, separate sink and oversized rain shower creates a spa-like retreat. Multiple lakeside decks offer beautiful spaces to entertain and enjoy peaceful sunsets over private lake shared with neighbor. A detached garage features a workshop with half bath and 10' doors for cars, boats and recreational equipment. Above is a guest house ideal for family, friends or potential rental income. Driveway, detached garage and guest-house floors have radiant heat systems ready for connection to a boiler. Privacy gates serve both driveways. Main house: 4,340 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA. Detached garage/guest house: 1,500 finished sq. ft. studio with full bath plus workshop with half bath. Benzie Co.: 4.56 acres; Leelanau Co.: 7.12 acres; acreage includes a portion of Courson Lake.
Location
- Street address
- 15495 E Pettengill Rd
- County
- Leelanau County
- Zip code
- 49630
- Community
- Leelanau
- School district
- Glen Lake Community Schools
- Elevation
- 847 feet
Directions
From TC, west on M-72 (E Traverse Hwy), left on Coleman Rd, left on Pettengill Rd, house will be on your left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 11.68 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- TAAR 1949500
- Posted
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Features
- Level, Metes and Bounds, Sloping, Wooded-Hardwoods
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck, Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Workshop
- Features
- Covered Porch, Garden Area, Gutters, Landscaped, Multi-Level Decking, Screened Porch, Sprinkler System
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Private
- Materials
- Full Log
- Roof
- Asphalt
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5, Dining Room, Family Room
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Smoke Alarms(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, Formal Dining Room, Foyer Entrance, Island Kitchen, Loft, Mud Room, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake Elementary School | Elementary | Glen Lake Community Schools |
| Maple City-Glen Lake JR/Sr High School | Middle | Glen Lake Community Schools |
| Maple City-Glen Lake JR/Sr High School | High | Glen Lake Community Schools |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Price drop | $1,499,000 | $50,000 -3.2% | TAAR |
| Sept 22, 2026 | Price drop | $1,549,000 | $50,000 -3.1% | TAAR |
| Aug 19, 2026 | New listing | $1,599,000 | — | TAAR |