Sold for $1,900,000

$1,900,000

5971 N Birchwood Rd, Leland, MI 49654

2beds

660sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

0.6 Acres Lot

$1,971,100 Zestimate^®

$2,879/sqft

$1,486 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,971,100

Estimated sales range

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What's special

Walkable waterfrontPure sandEndless horizonWood burning fireplaceNatural landscapeWater views

Discover a once in a generation opportunity along the coveted Leland shoreline. Tucked into the trees on a quiet private road just minutes from historic Fishtown, this property features approximately 100 feet of wide sandy Lake Michigan frontage with minimal steps to the beach. Pure sand. Endless horizon. Iconic sunsets over the Manitou Islands. The existing cabin offers immediate enjoyment with two bedrooms, a wood burning fireplace and water views through the natural landscape. A small bunkhouse style outbuilding adds flexibility for guests or storage. Bring your vision and design your future lakefront home while still enjoying the property today. A beautifully wooded .60 acre parcel combining walkable waterfront, privacy and proximity to everything that makes this part of the Leelanau Peninsula so special. Welcome to the good life on Lake Michigan!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 48
Dimensions: 8 X 6

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 48
Dimensions: 8 X 6

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 108
Dimensions: 18 X 6

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 180
Dimensions: 18 X 10

Heating

Baseboard, Electric

Appliances

Laundry: None

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Furnished: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
Finished area above ground: 660

Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevel
Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Awnings
Pool features: None
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Waterfront
Body of water: Lake Michigan

Lot

Size: 0.6 Acres
Dimensions: 150 x 216.5 x 150.3 x 206.86

Details

Additional structures: Other, Outbuildings Allowed
Parcel number: 00912402100
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Other
Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1956

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Other
HOA fee: $500 annually
HOA phone: 224-619-6393

Location

Region: Leland

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $2,879/sqft
Tax assessed value: $321,329
Annual tax amount: $10,122
Date on market: 11/6/2025
Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/9/2025	Sold	$1,900,000+18.8%$2,879/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251052122 Report a problem
11/10/2025	Pending sale	$1,600,000$2,424/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251052122 Report a problem
11/6/2025	Listed for sale	$1,600,000$2,424/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251052122 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$10,397 +5.4%	$656,200 +1%
2025	$9,862 +5.7%	$649,900 +0.6%
2024	$9,332 +4.9%	$646,100 +24.3%
2023	$8,894 +4.5%	$519,700 +14.5%
2022	$8,507 -0.2%	$453,700 +11.8%
2021	$8,521 +23%	$405,900 -1.2%
2020	$6,926	$410,900 -1.4%
2019	--	$416,800 +0.1%
2018	--	$416,200 -0.1%
2017	--	$416,500 -1.3%
2016	--	$421,900 +0.2%
2015	--	$420,900 +12.2%
2014	--	$375,200 -25.6%
2013	--	$504,300 +22.8%
2012	--	$410,700 -34.2%
2011	--	$623,900 +13.9%
2010	--	$547,700