Set in the Village of Empire, this ½-acre buildable lot puts you right where you want to be; close to everything that makes this area special, without feeling crowded. Located at 11789 S Roen Dr, you’re just minutes from Lake Michigan’s shoreline, local shops, and great spots to eat. The lot offers a clean slate with the space and flexibility to bring your vision to life, whether you're planning now or thinking ahead. Opportunities like this, location, size, and value all lining up, don’t come around often in Empire. If you’ve been waiting for the right piece of land in a prime Northern Michigan, Leelanau county setting, this one’s worth a closer look.
Lot/land
$72,000
11789 S Roen Dr, Empire, MI 49630
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0.5Acres
Unimproved Land
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0.5 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 63 days |
- 239 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Dakoske 231-590-7722,
REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC 231-941-4500,
Nav Dhami 231-645-4484,
REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944549
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View, Water
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped, Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens
Details
- Parcel number: 04132506900
- Zoning description: Site Condominium,Finished Lots,Deed Restrictions,Bldg & Use Restrictions
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Underground
- Sewer: Private Sewer, None
- Water: Private, None
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Cable Internet
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Common Area, Trails
- Subdivision: Empire Hills
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $21,977
- Annual tax amount: $662
- Price range: $72K - $72K
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,633/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $72,000+26.3% |
Source: | ||
| 3/15/2024 | Sold | $57,000+58.3% |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2017 | Listing removed | $36,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1832607 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $36,000-28% |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT-S.BAY #1832607 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2007 | Sold | $50,000 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $662 -0.1% | $21,400 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $663 -1.6% | $19,400 |
| 2023 | $674 +34.7% | $19,400 |
| 2022 | $500 +0.9% | $19,400 +21.3% |
| 2021 | $496 +285.2% | $16,000 |
| 2020 | $129 | $16,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $16,000 +20.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $13,300 +26.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $10,500 +15.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $9,100 +9.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $8,300 -63.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $22,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $22,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $22,700 -9.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,200 -37% |
| 2010 | -- | $40,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Glen Lake Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Leelanau County
- Empire
- 49630
- 11789 S Roen Dr




