If you've been thinking about building your perfect northern Michigan home & are daunted by the cost, you'll want to consider this nearly new (2022), builders home in southwest Leelanau County. This farmhouse meets cottage style home has a timeless, not trendy design, and is so very well appointed! From the moment you walk along the serpentine, landscaped, concrete sidewalk to the welcoming, covered front porch, you'll be in awe! A sensible floor plan greets you with generous foyer, main level laundry, guest half bath, that flows into the well designed island kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, gas range, quartz counter tops, soft close drawers & doors. The spacious dining area has plenty of room for a harvest table to accommodate friends & family for any special occasion, with a great room with which to relax & share memories. You're sure to enjoy the primary/master suite, generously sized, providing plenty of room for a king bed & furniture if the walk in closet, tucked behind sliding door isn't enough space. Double sinks, tile shower, & tile-heated floors offer a spa like experience. Upper level features two very generously sized bedrooms that that share a full bath, double sink vanity layout, & a soaking tub style shower unit. An additional sitting area could be occupied for a multitude uses, home office, TV, study, craft area... Full unfinished basement is partially framed & could be finished with 9' ceilings, where an additional bedroom & full bath could be added, along with a potential family room, & workshop/storage area. The 24x24 detached garage is insulated & drywalled, with a practical 18' wide and 8' high overhead main garage door. You're sure to enjoy the quiet & tranquility of this wooded 5 acre site, a back yard that doesn't demand too much attention, but is suitable for additional gardens, play space, or out door living/dining. Just 6 miles to Empire, 9 to Glen Arbor, 16 to TC. A lovely home in a perfect location!
Sold for $797,000
$797,000
3980 W Timber Ln, Empire, MI 49630
3beds
1,881sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
5.01 Acres Lot
$831,400 Zestimate®
$424/sqft
$3,387 Estimated rent
Home value
$831,400
Estimated sales range
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Detached garageFull unfinished basementIsland kitchenCovered front porchQuartz countertopsSitting areaTile shower
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Serbin 231-633-8695,
Serbin Real Estate 231-334-2758
Bought with:
Robert Brick, 6502134537
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1939286
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.67 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17 x 11.25
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17 x 10.25
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.67 x 10.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.08 x 11.25
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.08 x 14.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Den/Study, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Egress Windows,Bath/Stubbed,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,881
- Total interior livable area: 1,881 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,881
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.01 Acres
- Dimensions: 408 x 574 x 330 x 633
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00701900760
- Zoning description: Building-Use Restrictions,Agricultural Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 2x6 Framing, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal/Steel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Empire
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $797K - $797K
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $797,000+0.3%$424/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1939286 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000$423/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1939286 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,395 +4.6% | $246,600 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $3,245 +261.9% | $227,000 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $896 +83.4% | $223,100 +299.1% |
| 2022 | $489 -1.1% | $55,900 +179.5% |
| 2021 | $494 +248.6% | $20,000 +33.3% |
| 2020 | $142 | $15,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $15,000 -6.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $16,000 -8.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $17,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $17,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $17,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $17,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $17,500 -22.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $22,500 -10% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,000 |
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Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glen Lake Elementary School
- Middle: Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
- High: Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
- 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
- 3980 W Timber Ln
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