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7822 W Welch Rd, Empire, MI 49630

$3,350,000
5.69 acres
Active
$150k drop
Est $20,183/mo

"A step back in time".....Properties like this are few and far between! This classic cottage on Little Glen Lakes south shore has incredible charm inside and out, with board and batton siding, flagstone patio and walkways, lush perennial gardens, cut stone chimney and fire place, wide Ponderosa pine paneling, built-in book cases and cabinetry, a lovely screened in porch, vintage fixtures, and so much more! The first owners originally built what was a bunk house/cabin in 1938, added a summer kitchen, porch, and bathroom, followed by a two story west addition in 1947, to accommodate 3 bedroom, two bathrooms, family room, all in keeping with the original architectural style. Having changed hands as "recently" as 1968, the estate of the second owners have decided to offer this unique property to it's third successor stewards. Might this be your legacy property? Three waterfront parcels that total just under 6 acres are included with 181' of frontage with views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the westerly vacant lot is 82.5' by 1000 deep, the cottage and garage occupy the middle and eastern portion. Exceptional vintage furnishings are included, as well the dock, hoist, and pontoon boat. With immediate possession granted at closing, bring some provisions, the family and settle in for the second half of the summer and begin to write your Little Glen story.

3,064
Sq feet
3
Beds
3
Full baths
1938
Built

Location

Street address
7822 W Welch Rd
School district
Glen Lake Community Schools
Elevation
610 feet
Coordinates
44.857, -86.0155

Directions

M-72 W from Traverse City 19 miles to Benzonia Trail/Co. Rd. 677, travel north 3 1/2 miles, go left/west on Glenmere/M-22 3/4 mile, turn R/West on Welch Road, look for sign at 7782 in 100 yards +/-.

Property details

Acreage
5.69 acres
Zoning
Residential
MLS #
TAAR 1935414
Posted

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Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

Waterfront
Inland Lake, Public Lake, Waterfront
Features
Dock

Exterior

Parking
Driveway, Paved or Surfaced
Features
Brick, Out Building, Wood

Structure

Renovated
2000
Style
Cottage
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard, Hot Water
Roof
Asphalt

Interior

Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Security
Security System
Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Nook, Built-In Bookcase, Den/Study, Granite Kitchen Tops, Great Room, Paneling, Pantry

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 19, 2025Price drop$3,350,000$150,000 -4.3%TAAR
June 20, 2025New listing$3,500,000TAAR
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This 5.69-acre property is located at 7822 W Welch Rd in Empire, MI 49630. The property is available for sale for $3,350,000. It has a 3,064 sq ft 3 bedroom, 3 bath house built in 1938.

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