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15495 E Pettengill Road

Empire, Michigan 49630
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Bed 5

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Bath 4.5

Bath

SqFt2,772

Sqft

Acres11.68

Acres(Lot)

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 Michigans 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,499,000

AD Id : 89705182

MLS Id : 78080072535

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 11.68 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,772 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1999

Garage : 6 or More

County : Leelanau

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4.5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 2
  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 16 Porches: Deck,Patio,Porch

    Interior Features

    Other,Egress Window(s),Spa/Hot-tub,Water Softener (owned) Basement Description: Daylight,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access Fireplace: Yes Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven,Range/Stove,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Heat Pump Heating: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Radiant Heating Fuel: Heat Pump,Geo-Thermal

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1999 Building Stories: 1 1/2 Story Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Log Home
  • Exterior Features

    Construction: Log
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
  • Water

    Well (Existing)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 11.68 Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot Features: Water View,Wooded,Sprinkler(s),Hilly-Ravine Waterfront: Dock Facilities Waterfront Description: Water Front,Lake/River Priv
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 2772 Subdivision: N/A Financing: Cash,Conventional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,599,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Negotiable Legal Description: 45-007-031-007-00 and 10-01-006-003-30. See associated docs for legal descriptions. Benzie Co. parcel is 4.56 acres, Leelanau Co. parcel is 7.12 acres (portion of Courson Lake is included in the total acreage).

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 007-031-007-00+
  • Possession

    Negotiable
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: 45-007-031-007-00 and 10-01-006-003-30. See associated docs for legal descriptions. Benzie Co. parcel is 4.56 acres, Leelanau Co. parcel is 7.12 acres (portion of Courson Lake is included in the total acreage).

  • Parking Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Size: 6 or More Garage: 24x24 Garage Description: Door Opener,Attached

  • School Information

    School District: Glen Lake
  • Fire Place Information

    Fire Place: Yes
  • Utility Information

    Water: Well (Existing) Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/07/2026 @ 04:30

MLS: 78080072535 LISTED BY: Melanie Schaub , Schaub Team Premier Realty 231-674-5950 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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