Welcome to Thistledown, a Leelanau Legacy! This is an increasingly rare opportunity to own 111' of pristine Lake Michigan waterfront with panoramic sunset views and a gentle slope to the water's edge. The large, level beach offers plenty of room for games of volleyball, bonfires, and memories to be made. Of course, the water frontage is the headliner for this property, but it is backed with a fabulously deep, wooded lot which offers privacy and sound protection. 4 bedrooms including a main-floor primary bedroom with en suite, 3 bathrooms, large vaulted ceilings, lake views from nearly every room, updated kitchen, charming fireplace, and a generator as well! All of this is ideally situated on Sleeping Bear Bay with the expansive views of the Manitou Islands, Pyramid Point, and Sleeping Bear Point. Located very close to the Heritage Trail and just a short walk from charming downtown Glen Arbor! Indulge in the luxury of lakeside living with this extraordinary property on Lake Michigan. Whether as a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, this home encapsulates the essence of waterfront living in Leelanau County. Schedule a private tour to experience the allure of this lakeside haven firsthand.
Sold for $2,800,000
$2,800,000
6968 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
4beds
1,990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
1.63 Acres Lot
$3,480,700 Zestimate®
$1,407/sqft
$2,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,480,700
$3.03M - $4.04M
$2,986/mo
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Charming fireplaceWater frontagePyramid pointLarge vaulted ceilingsEn suiteLakeside livingUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Robin Vilter 231-642-1379,
Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC 231-778-1200
Bought with:
Ranae Ihme, 6502348899
LVR Realty, LLC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1917775
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 207.9
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.05
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 80.5
- Dimensions: 7 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Kitchen
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 368
- Dimensions: 23 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,990
- Total interior livable area: 1,990 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,990
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: Gradual Slope to Water, Great Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
- Frontage length: 111
Lot
- Size: 1.63 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 630
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00677000103 + 006121
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Membrane
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Glen Arbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,582,600
- Annual tax amount: $14,501
- Price range: $2.8M - $2.8M
- Date on market: 11/23/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2024 | Sold | $2,800,000+7.7%$1,407/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1917775 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Pending sale | $2,599,000$1,306/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1917775 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000$1,306/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1917775 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,501 +4.4% | $1,291,300 +9% |
| 2024 | $13,893 +3.5% | $1,184,300 +16.3% |
| 2023 | $13,420 +2.2% | $1,018,000 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $13,127 -0.4% | $902,500 -5.9% |
| 2021 | $13,185 +267% | $959,100 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $3,593 | $956,600 +7.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $886,800 +6.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $830,800 +10% |
| 2017 | -- | $755,300 +15.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $654,000 +8.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $601,700 +8.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $554,900 -0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $559,800 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $545,000 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $576,000 -28.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $804,880 |
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Neighborhood: 49636
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 5.1 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.
- Michigan
- Leelanau County
- Glen Arbor
- 49636
- 6968 W Harbor Hwy
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