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12540 S Benzonia Trail

Empire, Michigan 49630
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A one-of-a-kind, estate-sized Leelanau County parcel. This private, elevated 120 acres includes a spectacular panoramic view of the Empire Valley and is only a 5-minute drive to the Village of Empire amenities, a sandy public beach on Lake Michigan, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and National Lakeshore recreation. The property is improved, with two active wells, electric service, a cement-block barn and a fence encompassing 100 acres. Rising hundreds of feet above the valley, a 2,500-foot-long, west-facing ridge currently offers stunning sunsets and distant views of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes from two locations. Select tree thinning of the 20-acre woodland on the slope could provide potential views from the entire ridge. Flat land in the middle of the property presently contai ns 60 acres of active cherry trees. Their removal would provide a new owner with a number of use options. Rolling hills with 100-plus-year-old white pines and other trees are found on the property’s east side, bordered by a paved county road. Tall, mature spruce trees line a portion of the property near the road, and red pines are found along most of the property lines, offering privacy. Last year 400 new evergreens were planted, and some of the parcel adjoins National Lakeshore property. The acreage has access to cable internet along the road. It is a short drive to golfing, to the Glen lakes for swimming, boating and fishing, and to Glen Arbor for eclectic shopping and dining, tennis, and kayaking on the Crystal River. Located in the Glen Lake School District, the property offers an easy commute to Traverse City via M-72 for big city fun such as movies, concerts, upscale dining, festivals and more.

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Property Type : Vacant Land

Price : $1,600,000

AD Id : 89550317

MLS Id : 78080072387

Lot Size : 119.73 Acres(Lot)

County : Leelanau

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  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Other/None
  • Water

    Well (Existing)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 119.73 Lot Dimensions: 1804x3152x1366x281x476x Lot Features: Hilly-Ravine
  • Property Information

    Subdivision: NA Financing: Cash,Conventional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,600,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: At Close Legal Description: see associated docs

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 4500502801300
  • Possession

    At Close
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: see associated docs

  • School Information

    School District: Glen Lake
  • Utility Information

    Water: Well (Existing) Sewer: Other/None
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/16/2026 @ 22:31

MLS: 78080072387 LISTED BY: Christine Stapleton , Stapleton Realty 231-326-4000 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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