
1 Acre of Residential Land for Sale in Suttons Bay, Michigan
4800 S W Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
BUILD-READY GRAND TRAVERSE BAY WATERFRONT | 105 FEET OF PRIVATE FRONTAGE | 1.05 ACRES Rare opportunity to create a custom waterfront estate on iconic M-22 in the heart of Leelanau County.This 1.05-acre property offers 105' of private Grand Traverse Bay frontage, an elevated wooded building site with panoramic views across the Bay to Old Mission Peninsula, and a beautifully private setting just minutes from Suttons Bay and 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City.The groundwork for your dream home is already in place. The property has approved septic and building envelopes, and includes 2 sets of custom architectural plans, each designed specifically for this homesite by separate firms.Buyers can move directly into refining a design, securing final approvals and planning construction rather than starting from scratch.Approximately 25% of the property is wooded with mature hardwoods, creating privacy and a quintessential northern Michigan setting. The elevated homesite provides a commanding vantage point and exceptional water views.Just across M-22, 8 steps lead to your private beach on the crystal-clear waters of West Grand Traverse Bay-ideal for swimming, boating and relaxing at the water's edge. The 105 feet of Bay frontage is ready for a private dock.The property combines the privacy of a waterfront retreat with convenient access to dining, wineries, golf, marinas, shopping and year-round recreation. Cherry Capital Airport is also nearby. This is not simply waterfront land-it is a rare opportunity to create a highly customized Grand Traverse Bay estate with the location, views, waterfront access, approvals and architectural groundwork already in place.
Location
- Street address
- 4800 S W Bay Shore Dr
- County
- Leelanau County
- Zip code
- 49682
- Community
- Leelanau
- School district
- Suttons Bay Public Schools
- Elevation
- 593 feet
Directions
M-22 / S. West Bay Shore Drive north toward Suttons Bay. Continue approximately 9-10 miles north of Traverse City Look for Hilltop Road. 4800 S. West Bay Shore Drive is just north of Hilltop Road
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.05 acres45,738 sq ft
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- TAAR 1949644
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $4,515
Legal description
PT GOVT LOT 4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 15 COM SW COR SD SEC TH N 02 DEG 05'28" E 1322.75 FT TH S 88 DEG 39' E 514.77 FT TH S 20 DEG 04'54" W 105.63 FT TO POB TH S 88 DEG 38'19" E 200 FT TO WLY ROW WEST-BAY SHORE DR (A/K/A HWY M-22) TH SWLY ALG SD ROW 105.40 FT ON AR
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Features
- Rolling, Sloping
Exterior
- Features
- Bay View
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | New listing | $625,000 | — | TAAR |








