Address
15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI
Price
$ 1,599,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#1949500
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyLEELANAU
  • CityEmpire
  • AreaLeelanau
  • NeighborhoodKasson
  • Zip49630
  • StyleLog Cabin
  • Year Built1999
  • Price$ 1,599,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms2
  • Sqr Footage5840
  • Lot Size11.68 Acres
Data Source:
Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS (NGLRMLS)
Property Description

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.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Glen Lake Elementary School Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
Price History
8/19/2026 Listed $1,599,000

General Features

Sewer Private Sewer
Heating In-floor Radiant Heating,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Radiant Floor,Fireplace(s),Geothermal
Possession Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Dryer
Garage Spaces 6
Association Fee Includes None
Patio/Porch Features Multi-Level Decking,Patio,Covered,Screened
Architectural Style Log Cabin
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Log,Full Log
Pets Allowed false
Year Built 1999
View Water
Stories Count 1
Township Kasson
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Waterfront Features Inland Lake,No Wake
Community Features None
Accessibility None
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Leelanau
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name N/A
Garage Y/N Yes
Other Structures Guest House,Workshop,Second Garage
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions From TC,west on M-72 (E Traverse Hwy),left on Coleman Rd,left on Pettengill Rd,house will be on your left.
High School Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
City Empire
Body of Water Courson Lake
High School District Glen Lake Community Schools
Zoning Description Residential
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 508780.8
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Glen Lake Elementary School
Home Warranty Y/N No
Middle/Junior High School Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
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Primary Bedroom Level Main
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Glen Lake Community Schools
Elementary School District Glen Lake Community Schools
Tax Assessed Value 351829
Ownership Type Private Owner
Lease Amount Frequency Annually
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 tot
AttributionContact Cell: 231-883-5555
Freehold VOW,BBO,IDX

Interior Features

Interior Amenities In-Law Floorplan,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Entrance Foyer,Walk-In Closet(s),Loft,Sauna,Solid Surface Counters,Kitchen Island,Mud Room,Formal Dining Room,Workshop,Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms,Egress Windows
Flooring Tile,Laminate,Carpet
Fireplace Features Pellet Stove
Kitchen Level Main
Basement (Y/N) No
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Blinds
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 4272
Half Baths 2
3/4 Baths 3
Laundry Features Main Level
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 1568
Entry Level 1
Living Room Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 5
Primary Bathroom Features Private
Kitchen Width 13.8
Primary on Main 237.226999999
Second Bedroom Length 15.7
Second Bedroom Width 15.11
Bedroom 3 Area 207.006999999
Bedroom 3 Length 13.7
Bedroom 3 Width 15.11
Bedroom 4 Area 252.17
Bedroom 4 Length 15.1
Bedroom 4 Width 16.7
Dining Room Area 25.3
Family Room Area 252.28
Family Room Length 21.2
Living Room Area 401.82
Living Room Length 18.1
Living Room Width 22.2
Primary Bedroom Area 350.11
Primary Bedroom Length 15.7
Primary Bedroom Width 22.3
Family Room Width 11.9
Family Room Level Lower
Dining Room Level Main
Bedroom 4 Level Lower
Bedroom 3 Level Upper
Second Bedroom Level Upper

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Dock,Sprinkler System,Garden,Rain Gutters
Parking Features Concrete,Private,Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved,Concrete Floors
Lot Features Wooded-Hardwoods,Level,Sloped,Landscaped,Metes and Bounds
Water Source Private
Lot Size Area 11.68
Foundation Details Block
Number of Buildings 4
Spa No
Lot Size Acres 11.68
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Frontage Length 1400
Frontage Type Waterfront
Waterfront Y/N Yes
Other Equipment Dish TV
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 49630

Price
AVG $750K
$1.6M
Year Built
AVG 2004
1999
Visits
AVG 19
8
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®