Property details
About 11738 S Lake St
Located at the center of the Village of Empire, and just steps away from Lake Michigan and S. Bar Lake Beaches, all surrounded by the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Park. This 5.34-Acre property includes a Historic, 2 level Livery Barn (7,400 sq ft); former Hardware Store (11,000 sq ft); Pole Building (8,000 sq ft); and 2 Sheds (for Lumber Yard Horizontal storage). {NOTE: "Concept Site Plans" and "Concept Drawings" shown in attached photos, are also included in "Associated Documents" for easier viewing} Property is zoned Commercial-Residential and is located in the Front Street Zoning District, which allows a wide range of potential uses (For details, Click the Documents Link button for a copy of the Front Street District Zoning Ordinance, along with the Empire Zoning Map). This development property is also supported by a contiguous, 2.29 acre approved septic field (Release Area) with a capacity of up to 20,000 gallons-per-day, the Release Area is included in this sale. Property also has access to the following utilities: Natural Gas; Municipal water; and Spectrum high speed Internet, TV and telephone. Listing data and information, including year built, measurements, square footage totals for Buildings, Zoning/Building details, Tax ID#'s, and supplemental Documents have been obtained from third party sources and /or the Seller; all data and information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy; independent verification should be made by Purchaser and Purchaser’s Agent prior to Closing.
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Summary
- Waterfront: Water View
- Exterior: Development Property, Pole Building
- List Price: $1,565,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,262
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Wooded, Corner Lot
- Directions: Take M-72 west into Empire. Proceed straight through the light at the M-22 and M-72 intersection. Go to end of W Front Street. Property sits on west side of T-junction of S Lake Street and W Front Street. Look for real estate signs
- Lot Size: 5.34 Acres
- MLS Number: 1912604
- MLS Name: TAAR
- Office Name: REO-TCRandolph-233022
- Office Phone: (231) 218-2000
- Listing Agent: Steven Batdorff
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,100 | $11,262 |
| 2023 | $275,700 | $11,118 |
| 2022 | $268,500 | $11,092 |
| 2021 | $262,700 | $10,993 |
| 2020 | $295,400 | $- |
| 2019 | $287,400 | $- |
| 2018 | $260,100 | $- |
| 2017 | $262,100 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
13.3 mi
•7048 Severance St
5
Lake Ann Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
13.9 mi
•19375 Bronson Lake Rd
6
Frankfort Elementary School
Public District PK-6
14.8 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. Most Empire, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
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Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
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Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
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News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
Frequently asked questions
About 11738 S Lake St
The listing price of 11738 S Lake St property is $1,565,000.
The property 11738 S Lake St is land located in Empire, Michigan, 49630.
Active Listing: 11738 S Lake St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 11738 S Lake St 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 $11,262 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property 11738 S Lake St is 5.34 acres.
This home is located at 11738 S Lake St in Empire, MI and zip code 49630. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,565,000.
Empire, MI housing market in March 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 1 sold below. Between February and March 2025, Empire, MI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 50%. Listings spent 205 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $690,000 during the same period.