6975 West Day Forest Road

Closed 10/23/25
Closed 10/23/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,830,060
2 beds2,314 sqft

6975 West Day Forest Road, Empire, MI 49630

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.23 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$1,223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

193 feet of private, sandy waterfront on Little Glen Lake sets the stage for this rare generational property. Nestled on 2.23 acres, an extraordinary amount of land for a waterfront parcel in this area. This home offers panoramic views of one of Northern Michigans most iconic lakes and is ready for its next chapter. The main house offers 1,540 sq ft of open-concept living, designed to maximize natural light and showcase water views from nearly every room. Two spacious bedrooms each feature large...193 feet of private, sandy waterfront on Little Glen Lake sets the stage for this rare generational property. Nestled on 2.23 acres, an extraordinary amount of land for a waterfront parcel in this area. This home offers panoramic views of one of Northern Michigans most iconic lakes and is ready for its next chapter. The main house offers 1,540 sq ft of open-concept living, designed to maximize natural light and showcase water views from nearly every room. Two spacious bedrooms each feature large sliding doors, offering direct access to the deck and stunning lakefront vistas. Mini splits are strategically placed in both bedrooms and the family room for those extra hot summer days! For guests or extended family, the 775 sq ft bunkhouse includes a kitchenette, ‚ ¾ bathroom, and accommodations for six. There is plenty of space for storage and your toys as there is a 24x36 three-car garage, a separate 29x24 workshop, and even an exterior bathroom with a shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the lake. All furniture and items on the property will convey with the sale, including the dock and a wooden kayak launch raft that makes getting in and out of the water a breeze! Ideally located just five minutes from the village of Glen Arbor and with easy access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, biking and hiking trails, and the regions wineries, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, acreage, and convenience. Whether enjoyed as a legacy family retreat, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this is Northern Michigan lake living at its finest.
  • Listed by: Connie M Kroll 231.620.3395 conniekroll@c21northland.com • Century 21 Northland
  • Listed by: 231.929.7900 jkudary@c21northland.com • Century 21 Northland
Listing closed: 10/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78080061554
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$747,250

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

91.7%

Empire, MI

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Property Information for 6975 West Day Forest Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Leelanau County
  • Subdivision Name: metes and bounds
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Water Access Rights, Waterfront, Sandy Bottom
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 2.23 AC / 97,138 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Glen Arbor, take M 22 south. Before Narrows Bridge, turn right on Day Forest Rd. OR heading W on M-72, turn left onto CR 677, continue onto S. Glen Lake Rd across Narrows Bridge, left onto W. Day Forest Rd. Look for sign.
  • Latitude: 44.86613004
  • Longitude: -85.99841846
  • MLS Area Major: Glen Arbor Twp (45006)
  • Water Body Name: Little Glen Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 00620302600
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,242,500.00
  • Tax Legal Description: L244 P560 L259 P156 L264 P97&98 L414 P808/95 L826 P686/04 L846 P105/05 L887 P328/05 L892 P935/06 PRT GOVT LOT 4 SEC 3 BEG AT PT ON SHR OF GLEN LAKE 582.05 FT S OF NW COR SEC 3 TH S 50 DEG 47' E ALG SHORE 64.53 FT TH S 56 DEG 30' E ALG SHORE 100 FT TH S 68
School Information
  • High School District: Glen Lake
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Dimensions: 24x36

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 193
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.23
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 319.9x366.1x193.5x408.2
  • Water Frontage Feet: 193.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Water View
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 1242900.0
  • Living Area: 2314.0
  • Building Area Total: 2314.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2314.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Year Built: 1950
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Window Features: Skylights, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 19
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x18
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 18x18
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 31
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 6975 West Day Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #80061554

$2,830,060—
Oct 23, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #78080061554

$2,830,060—
Sep 30, 2025

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #80061554

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #80061554

$2,830,060
10/23/2025

Sold

Realcomp #78080061554

$2,830,060
09/30/2025

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #80061554

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Public records

6975 West Day Forest Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

2,280 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,280 SqFt

Lot Size

54,450 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1950

Schools near 6975 West Day Forest Road

This home is within Glen Lake Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glen Lake Community School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Glen Lake Community School
PublicPK to 12

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$2,830,060
2
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