Bordering the Sleeping Bear Dunes, this full log 3 BR, 2.5 BA home rests among mature trees on 1.7 acres south of the Dune Climb in Glen Arbor Township. A rare combination of an outstanding location and an exceptional home. The well-maintained residence was built in 2020, and amenities include central air, water softener, cable TV and internet, and a whole-house Generac generator for peace of mind. The inside is clean and bright, with log exterior walls and drywalled interior walls and ceilings. Flooring includes carpeting and luxury plank vinyl. A vaulted ceiling in the Great Room includes windows above the French door, allowing light to stream in above the living area. Cozy up to the gas fireplace or step from the living room to the 10x20 outdoor deck with spectacular views of the dunes. A cook’s kitchen includes a 6-burner gas stove and double oven, granite counters, cherry wood cabinets, stainless appliances and an island with seating next to the dining area. Off the kitchen is a screened porch for outdoor dining, reading and lounging. The main floor primary bedroom includes a huge walk-in closet with its own access to the laundry area, a sliding door to the balcony, and a full bathroom with dual sinks. A half bath is conveniently located off the entry. The finished lower level shares the upper entry and has its own entrance via a French door. Set up as apartment-type living space, the lower level includes a large family room, kitchen, bathroom with shower, and two bedrooms: one nonconforming, one with a door to the outside—perhaps for your home office or hobby room. Additionally, there is a 15x15 utility/storage/shop area. Store tools in a 16x12 garden shed. At the road is an RV hookup next to the 16x12 log cabin, attractively finished inside for use as guest retreat or an artist's studio. The long driveway promises privacy, less road noise, and the dark skies you need to stargaze around your private campfire. Walk from your backyard into the National Park.
Sold for $742,500
$742,500
7156 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI 49630
3beds
2,439sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
1.7 Acres Lot
$769,100 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$3,514 Estimated rent
Home value
$769,100
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Log cabinGas fireplaceIsland with seatingApartment-type living spaceScreened porchRv hookupFinished lower level
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christine Stapleton Cell:231-499-2698,
Stapleton Realty 231-326-4000
Bought with:
Joan Sturmer, 6506040267
REO-TCFront-233021
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1933827
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 224.84
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 14.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 186
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 337.9
- Dimensions: 21.8 x 15.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 268.5
- Dimensions: 17.9 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 316.8
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 16.5
Heating
- Gravity, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,439
- Total interior livable area: 2,439 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,332
- Finished area below ground: 1,107
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 650
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds, Joins State/Federal Land
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4500613103330
- Zoning description: Residential,Outbuildings Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Full Log
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $601,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,181
- Price range: $742.5K - $742.5K
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $742,500-1%$304/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1933827 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,900$307/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1933827 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,181 +3.8% | $300,500 -1.7% |
| 2024 | $3,063 +2.3% | $305,800 +16.4% |
| 2023 | $2,996 +0.8% | $262,700 +29.7% |
| 2022 | $2,973 +104.3% | $202,500 +17.2% |
| 2021 | $1,455 +563.6% | $172,800 +307.5% |
| 2020 | $219 | $42,400 +82.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $23,200 +13.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $20,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $20,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $20,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $20,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $20,400 -20% |
| 2013 | -- | $25,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $25,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $25,500 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 49630
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 6.2 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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- 7156 S Dune Hwy
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