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$6,709 Closing Credit¹
#1933672, Janel Brown, Listing office: REO-TCFront-233021
$1,270,000 List price
11256 S Lacore Rd Empire, MI 49630
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,434 sqft
2.4 acres
$886 / sqft
House
Property details
About 11256 S Lacore Rd
This lovingly maintained Empire Centennial Farm includes 127 feet of private frontage, with dock and boathouse, on South Bar Lake and rests on two acres. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan is blocks away. Master carpenter Burr Getman, who constructed the D.H. Day barn and several area homes, was the original builder of this two-story, three-bedroom farmhouse and two-story 17’x24’ carriage house. Completely renovated in 2024 with new metal roofs, siding, furnace and windows. Inside features all new flooring, walls, insulation, bathrooms (including a Finnish steam shower), and custom blinds. Also the addition of mini splits for cooling in the summer. Enjoy evenings in the 3 season 22’x15’ sunporch. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and built-in entertainment center and bookcases. Kitchen highlights include cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, a snack bar and built-in desk, and a doorway to the new expansive deck with lake views. A fully equipped cottage apartment with attached garage was also updated in 2024 which includes adding a mini split for heating & cooling. The cedar-shake boathouse offers additional sleeping quarters. The grounds include many species of native plants, trees and shrubs. Among them are a forest of pine, cedar, balsam, cherry and birch. A meadow offers horseshoe pits, a natural area for badminton, apple trees, raspberries, grapes. Empire village amenities include parks, beaches, restaurants, and shops.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingDuctless
Size1,434 sqft
Lot size2.37 Acres
Year built1894
ParkingBlacktop, Detached,Door Opener,Paved Driveway
MLS #1935753
Garage1 space
WaterfrontLake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Public Lake
FireplaceFireplace(s), Wood
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Interior: Built-In Bookcase, Granite Kitchen Tops
- Fireplace: Fireplace(s), Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Blacktop, Detached,Door Opener,Paved Driveway
- Waterfront: Lake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Public Lake
- Exterior: Deck,Landscaped, Wood
- Architectural Style: 1.5 Story, Farm House
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Ductless
- List Price: $1,270,000
- Price/SqFt: $885
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,216
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Village of Empire M-22 north of M-72 stay left to Lacore Rd (at museum) home on left across from Fisher Rd
- Year Built: 1894
- Living Area: 1,434 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.37 Acres
- MLS Number: 1935753
- MLS Name: TAAR
- Office Name: Stapleton Realty
- Office Phone: (231) 499-2698
- Listing Agent: Christine Stapleton
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $365,000 | $3,216 |
| 2023 | $183,000 | $3,129 |
| 2022 | $174,800 | $3,123 |
| 2021 | $167,200 | $3,101 |
| 2020 | $146,300 | $- |
| 2019 | $148,900 | $- |
| 2018 | $144,600 | $- |
| 2017 | $144,300 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
13.8 mi
•7048 Severance St
5
Lake Ann Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
14.0 mi
•19375 Bronson Lake Rd
6
Frankfort Elementary School
Public District PK-6
15.3 mi
•613 Leelanau Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,357. The most common annual income of people living in Empire, MI is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 11256 S Lacore Rd
The listing price of 11256 S Lacore Rd property is $1,270,000.
The property 11256 S Lacore Rd is a house located in Empire, Michigan, 49630.
Active Listing: 11256 S Lacore Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 11256 S Lacore Rd are: Crystal Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lake Ann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Frankfort Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Benzie Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Traverse City West Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Tcaps Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Glen Lake Community School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Benzie Central Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Benzie Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,216 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 11256 S Lacore Rd has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 11256 S Lacore Rd is 1,434 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 11256 S Lacore Rd is 1894.
This home is located at 11256 S Lacore Rd in Empire, MI and zip code 49630. This 1,434 square foot home, which was built in 1894, sits on a 2.37 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,270,000.
While more than 0 listings in Empire, MI in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 0 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Empire, MI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 100%. Listings spent 31 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $657,450 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.