3.64 acres of prime Empire property—offered as one parcel with potential for splits. Level, build-ready corner lot loaded with mature hardwoods, just 0.8 miles from Empire Beach. This property offers a rare blend of visibility and versatility, with high-traffic frontage along M-72 for those seeking exposure, while still providing the option to build privately off S Bennett Rd or W Front Street for a more secluded setting. Whether you’re envisioning a private up-north retreat, future development opportunity, or a live/work concept, the possibilities here are compelling. Enjoy an easy stroll into downtown Empire, with close proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and all the charm this sought-after area has to offer—just 30 minutes from Traverse City.
Contingent
Price cut: $50K (7/31)
$199,900
W Front St, Empire, MI 49630
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3.64Acres
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3.64 Acres Lot
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What's special
Level build-ready corner lotLoaded with mature hardwoods
- 315 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Weston Buchan Cell:231-590-4355,
REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1940436
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 3.64 Acres
- Dimensions: 603 x 568 x 573 x 263
- Features: Level, Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04171900700
- Zoning description: Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, None
- Water: Private, None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $19,592
- Annual tax amount: $688
- Price range: $199.9K - $199.9K
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 316 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Contingent | $199,900 |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1940436 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $199,900-20% |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940436 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $249,900-16.7% |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940436 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $299,900-14.3% |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940436 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940436 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $688 +6.1% | $60,700 +8.4% |
| 2025 | $648 +4.8% | $56,000 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $619 +3.3% | $50,800 |
| 2023 | $599 +0.9% | $50,800 |
| 2022 | $593 +0.9% | $50,800 |
| 2021 | $588 +285.2% | $50,800 |
| 2020 | $153 | $50,800 -8.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $55,300 |
| 2018 | -- | $55,300 +4.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $52,900 -4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $55,400 +5.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $52,400 -21.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $66,400 -11.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $74,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $74,800 -8% |
| 2011 | -- | $81,300 -13.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $94,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49630
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