Last Sold Price
3 beds2,994 sqft$376/sqft
7259 West Day Forest Road, Empire, MI 49630

Description

Welcome to this Glen Lake day dream - a charming Town and Country Cedar Home, designed and built in 1995. Warmth, coziness, and dramatic wood ceilings envelope you upon entering, and the open concept floor plan is filled with light and lake views. This quintessentially beautiful Little Glen Lake all season home with 100' of well-maintained and easily accessible water frontage is complete with three bedrooms, an office, an exercise/hobby room, two and one half bathrooms, and numerous custom details....Welcome to this Glen Lake day dream - a charming Town and Country Cedar Home, designed and built in 1995. Warmth, coziness, and dramatic wood ceilings envelope you upon entering, and the open concept floor plan is filled with light and lake views. This quintessentially beautiful Little Glen Lake all season home with 100' of well-maintained and easily accessible water frontage is complete with three bedrooms, an office, an exercise/hobby room, two and one half bathrooms, and numerous custom details. Exclusive main floor living is possible with this floor plan. The chef's kitchen, living room, dining area, master bedroom, laundry room, and lake views are all available without accessing the lower level. An attached two car garage and office are also available on the main floor. Meander down the custom stairway to walk-out lower level living, boasting a family room, two more bedrooms, a large bathroom, exercise/hobby room, and storage space. Outside, this property sits on a large, private lot adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and Alligator Hill. Across the street sits protected land. The lake frontage includes a shallow expanse for safe water play, a pontoon hoist and dock, a mooring buoy in deeper water, and a new seawall with integrated steps. New landscaping along the shoreline, mature landscaping around the home, an irrigation system and extensive decking add to outdoor living space. Please see the attached document for more details!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/28/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ranae M Ihme • All Non Member Activity
    P: (231)-218-2714 ranae@lvrrealty.com

Property Details for 7259 West Day Forest Road

Status
MLS #
78001177375
Days on Market
1830
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
Subdivision Name
METES AND BOUNDS
Architectural Style
Cottage, Craftsman
View
Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake, Dock Facilities, Water Access Rights, Waterfront, Sandy Bottom
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 7259 West Day Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

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$6,624 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,718

Property Taxes

$906

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 7259 West Day Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take M22 south of downtown Glen Arbor to Day Forest Road on your right. Turn on to Day Forest. Home will be ahead on your left (lake side).
  • Latitude: 44.869139
  • Longitude: -86.004657
  • MLS Area Major: Glen Arbor Twp (45006)
  • Water Body Name: Little Glen Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 00661000300
  • Tax Legal Description: L250 P712 L310 P498 L328 P901/91 L538 P626/00 L672 P784/02 L697 P812/03 L742 P668/03 L765 P960 L911 P834/06 LOT 3 PLAT OF FOREST GLEN. UND 50% INTEREST - JOHN C SODERHOLM DECLARATION OF TRUST UND 50% INTEREST - KAREN A SODERHOLM DECLARATION OF TRUST SEC 3
School Information
  • High School District: Glen Lake
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 100
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 213.64
  • Water Frontage Feet: 100.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Water View, Sprinklers, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 432100.0
  • Living Area: 2994.0
  • Building Area Total: 3194.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1497.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1497.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1697.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1995
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Exhaust Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x16
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 18x12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9x10
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 18x12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 18x17
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 14x18
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Type: Library
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 7259 West Day Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #78001177375

$1,125,000
Feb 28, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #1177375

$1,125,000
Jan 18, 2018

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001177375

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2018

Sold

Realcomp #78001177375

$1,125,000
02/28/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #1177375

$1,125,000
01/18/2018

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001177375

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 7259 West Day Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$10,875 ($906 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,916 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,916 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,533 SqFtLot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningGLNWCountyLEELANAUAPN006-610-003-00

Schools near 7259 West Day Forest Road

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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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