8205 W Day Forest Road Empire, MI $ 5,300,000
8205 W Day Forest Road
$ 5,300,000
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8205 W Day Forest Road

Empire, MI, 49630
$ 5,300,000
Bedrooms5 Baths5.1 Sq 3,760

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$ 33,465

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Single Family Home for sale in Empire, MI

for $5,300,000 with 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths, 1 half bath. This 3,760 square foot home was built in 2019 on a lot size of 0.91.

There are lakefront properties, and then there are places that feel entirely their own. Privately set along coveted West Day Forest Road, this exceptional Little Glen Lake retreat offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and an extraordinary waterfront setting. Set on approximately one acre with 100 feet of private frontage, and a gorgeous boulder wall along the sand, the property begins with a long, beautifully landscaped approach framed by mature trees, lush lawn, and gardens before opening to the residence and lake beyond. Built in 2019 and encompassing approximately 3,700 square feet, the home was thoughtfully designed to embrace its surroundings. Nearly every room captures beautiful water views, while all five bedrooms feature en-suite baths. Generous living spaces open naturally to a covered porch, adjoining deck, and lower patio, creating an effortless setting for both intimate gatherings and entertaining. A custom bunk room comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests and adds a memorable element for family and friends. Beyond the home, the landscape gently unfolds toward Little Glen Lake, where a broad grassy lawn meets 100 feet of beautiful, hard-packed sandy shoreline. A long private dock extends into the lake, offering an exceptional vantage point toward the Sleeping Bear Dunes and spectacular sunsets. Few experiences are more quintessentially Northern Michigan than ending the day at the end of your dock as the sun settles beyond the dunes. A beautifully finished garage with epoxy flooring and a dedicated recreation and gaming area adds functionality to this exceptional retreat. Just minutes from downtown Glen Arbor and Empire, the property offers easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the M-22 scenic corridor, the M-22 Bike Trail, Lake Michigan beaches, and the area’s celebrated restaurants, shops, and outdoor experiences.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 5,300,000

Bedrooms

5

Full Bath

5

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 0

Style

Cottage,Craftsman

Lot Size

0.91

Year Built

2019

Town/City

Empire

County/Region

Leelanau

MLS | Web ID

1950854

Features
Interior
Interior Amenities Entrance Foyer Walk-In Closet(s) Pantry Granite Bath Tops Granite Counters Kitchen Island Great Room Den/Study Ceiling Fan(s) Cable TV High Speed Internet WiFi
Basement Crawl Space
Flooring Tile Wood Carpet
Fireplace Features Gas Wood Burning
Kitchen Level Main
Basement (Y/N) N
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 3760
Half Baths 1
3/4 Baths 0
Laundry Features Main Level
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Entry Level 1
Living Room Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 2
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 6
Primary Bathroom Features Private
Kitchen Length 12
Kitchen Width 17
Second Bedroom Length 18
Second Bedroom Width 12
Bedroom 3 Length 18
Bedroom 3 Width 14
Bedroom 4 Length 23
Bedroom 4 Width 18
Dining Room Area 12
Dining Room Width 18
Living Room Length 19
Living Room Width 23
Primary Bedroom Length 18
Primary Bedroom Width 17
Dining Room Level Main
Bedroom 4 Level Upper
Bedroom 3 Level Upper
Second Bedroom Level Upper
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General
Sewer Private Sewer
Heating Forced Air Fireplace(s) Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air Zoned Ductless
Possession Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Refrigerator Oven/Range Disposal Dishwasher Microwave Water Softener Owned Washer Dryer Humidifier
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Patio/Porch Features Deck Patio Covered
Architectural Style Cottage Craftsman
Construction Materials 2x6 Framing Frame Cement Siding
Pets Allowed false
Year Built 2019
View Water Bay
Stories Count 1
Township Glen Arbor
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Waterfront Features Inland Lake Sandy Bottom Gradual Slope to Water Lake Sandy Shoreline
Community Features None
Accessibility None
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Leelanau
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage Y
Subdivision Name N/A
Garage Y/N Y
Other Structures Shed(s) Other
Full Baths 5
Status Active
Directions From Glen Arbor: Take M-22 south approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto W. Day Forest Road just before the Narrows Bridge. Continue west on W. Day Forest Road to 8205.
City Empire
Body of Water Little Glen Lake
High School District Glen Lake Community Schools
Zoning Description Residential
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 39639.6
Carport Y/N N
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
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Primary Bedroom Level Main
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Glen Lake Community Schools
Elementary School District Glen Lake Community Schools
Tax Assessed Value 633856
Ownership Type Private Owner
Lease Amount Frequency Annually
Legal Description L494 P323 L546 P338 L550 P774 L641 P556 LOT 65 PLAT OF FOREST GLEN SEC 32 T29N R14W.
Freehold VOW BBO IDX
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities Dock Sprinkler System Garden Rain Gutters
Parking Features Concrete Gravel Private Attached Garage Door Opener Other
Lot Features Wooded-Hardwoods Cleared Wooded Level Sloped Landscaped
Water Source Private
Lot Size Area 0.91
Foundation Details Poured Concrete
Number of Buildings 3
Spa N
Lot Dimensions 100 x 395
Lot Size Acres 0.91
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Frontage Length 100
Frontage Type Waterfront
Waterfront Y/N Y
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N N
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@Properties Christie's Int'l

Broker

(231) 463-6969

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2034482 Middle School
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Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
9/25/2026$5,300,000 Listed Price

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8205 W Day Forest Road, Empire, MI, 49630 is a Single Family Home for sale at $5,300,000 with 3,760 sqft and a lot size of 0.91. 8205 W Day Forest Road has 5 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, and was built in 2019. The property's zip code is 49630 which is in Empire, MI