Set on nearly 5 picturesque acres just 14 miles from downtown Traverse City, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath modular home offers a rare opportunity to create your ideal Northern Michigan retreat. With a spacious layout and an unfinished walk-out basement, there’s plenty of room to expand and customize to your needs. This property is a true fixer-upper, perfect for buyers with vision looking to build equity and make it their own. The home is being sold as-is, offering a great chance to invest and transform the space to match your goals. Outside, you’ll find a barn equipped with electricity—ideal for hobbies, storage, animals, or a workshop space. Surrounded by natural beauty and open space, this property delivers privacy, potential, and proximity to everything Traverse City has to offer. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or country getaway, this home is full of possibilities. Offer deadline: Sunday April 19, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Sold for $236,000
$236,000
2544 W Empire Hwy, Empire, MI 49630
3beds
1,475sqft
Single Family Residence, Manufactured Home
Built in 2004
4.83 Acres Lot
$236,100 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$2,456 Estimated rent
Home value
$236,100
Estimated sales range
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Unfinished walk-out basementBarn equipped with electricitySpacious layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily Wenger 616-871-9200,
Bellabay Realty 616-871-9200
Bought with:
Emily Wenger, 6501450960
Bellabay Realty
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1943886
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 15.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 125
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 22 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 243.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 19.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 24
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Drywall
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,475
- Total interior livable area: 1,475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,475
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Dirt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 168 x 1318.5
- Features: Wooded, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 00702000515
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Estate
- Other equipment: Dish TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MobileManufactured
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Manufactured Home
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,741
- Annual tax amount: $2,034
- Price range: $236K - $236K
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $236,000+4.9%$160/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1943886 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$153/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1943886 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$153/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1943886 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,926 +4.8% | $121,000 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $1,838 +3.9% | $107,800 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $1,769 +2.9% | $102,000 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $1,719 +0.6% | $88,600 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $1,709 +235.1% | $81,700 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $510 | $73,400 +34.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $54,500 +0.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $54,400 +7.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $50,500 -0.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $50,800 +5.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $48,100 -2.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $49,500 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $48,900 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $47,600 -15% |
| 2011 | -- | $56,000 -10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $62,400 |
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Neighborhood: 49630
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 3 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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