8950 West Stormer Road

Closed 3/6/24

Last Sold Price

$450,000

3 beds2 baths1,872 sqft$240/sqft

8950 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630

Description

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of your closest neighbors in a countryside setting just south of Empire village. Five acres of privacy surround this three bedroom, two bath home with a 2-car attached, finished garage. Set on a hillside dotted with pines and mature leafy trees, the home was designed to flow with the landscape---with inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright. The main level is a dream for entertaining and features an expansive floor plan with open kitchen, dining and living...Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of your closest neighbors in a countryside setting just south of Empire village. Five acres of privacy surround this three bedroom, two bath home with a 2-car attached, finished garage. Set on a hillside dotted with pines and mature leafy trees, the home was designed to flow with the landscape---with inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright. The main level is a dream for entertaining and features an expansive floor plan with open kitchen, dining and living areas in a Great Room space. A beamed cathedral ceiling, solid wood doors, and wood and tiled floors add to the simple, clean, natural look of the homes Craftsman style of architecture. The spacious kitchen includes wood cabinetry, solid surface counters, stainless appliances, a wall oven, and a large cooking island with a gas stovetop. Beyond it is the living area with a cozy woodstove and a wall of sliding glass doors with a sunny exposure. Step outside to lounge, watch wildlife or stargaze on the raised portion of the multi-level deck. The homes walkout lower level features three bedrooms, two with sliding glass doors to the covered portion of the deck, a built-in bookcase in the hallway, a full bathroom and the convenient laundry area. Turn the large, unfinished bonus room above the garage into your music/arts/crafts studio or use as a private guest or recreation room. In this space, a sliding glass door leads to a balcony overlooking the side yard with tiered beds for flowers. The National Lakeshore Treat Farm trail is just across M-22 and leads to dune views of Lake Michigan. Visit Empire for services, dining choices and the exceptional Lake Michigan public beach. You cant get much closer to the National Lakeshore than this!

LISTING CLOSED: 03/06/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Christine D Stapleton • Stapleton Realty
P: (231)-499-2698 christine@cdstapleton.com

Property Details for 8950 West Stormer Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

78080013465

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

2003

Lot Size

5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

County

Leelanau County

Architectural Style

Craftsman, Ranch, Raised Ranch

Waterfront

Zoning Description

Residential

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Building Information for 8950 West Stormer Road

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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$2,915 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,287

Property Taxes

$628

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8950 West Stormer Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Latitude: 44.79393781
Longitude: -86.03605871

MLS Area Major: Area45081Empire Twp

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 4500502900445
Tax Legal Description: L440 P147/97 PRT SW 1/4 SEC 29 COM SW COR TH N 88 DEG54'15" E ALG S LN 750 FT TO POB TH CONT N 88 DEG 54'15" E ALG SEC LN 484.45 FT TH N 0 DEG 53'08" W 450 FT TH S 88 DEG 54'15" W 484.45 FT TH S 00 DEG 53'08" E 450 FT TO POB SUBJECT TO & TOGETHER WITH EAS

School Information

High School District: Glen Lake

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Attached Garage: Yes

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Dimensions: 28x22

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 484x450

Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded

Property and Assessments

State Equalized Value: 180300.0
Living Area: 1872.0

Above Grade Finished Area: 936.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 936.0
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Total Area: 936.0
Class Name: Residential
Year Built: 2003

Building Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Basement, Wood

Levels: One

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer

Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Walk Out Access
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Has Cooling: No
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings
Rooms Total: 8
Window Features: Egress Windows

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Room Information

Room 1

Room Length: 13.0
Room Width: 11.0

Room Flooring: Laminate
Room Level: Lower
Room Type: Bedroom1

Room 2

Room Length: 13.0
Room Width: 10.0

Room Flooring: Laminate
Room Level: Lower
Room Type: Bedroom2

Room 3

Room Length: 13.0
Room Width: 10.0

Room Flooring: Laminate
Room Level: Lower
Room Type: Bedroom3

Room 4

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Main

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 5

Room Type: Great Room

Room 6

Room Length: 20.0
Room Width: 13.0

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 7

Room Length: 13.0
Room Width: 11.0

Room Level: Lower
Room Type: Laundry

Room 8

Room Length: 25.0
Room Width: 14.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room

Room 9

Room Type: Bath Full

Room 10

Room Type: Bath Full

Agent

Sale and Listings

Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 8950 West Stormer Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 6, 2024	Sold Realcomp #78080013465	$450,000	—
Feb 9, 2024	Contract Signed Realcomp #78080013465		—
Dec 9, 2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #78080013465	$499,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/06/2024	Sold Realcomp #78080013465	$450,000
02/09/2024	Contract Signed Realcomp #78080013465	—
12/09/2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #78080013465	$499,900

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

Public Records for 8950 West Stormer Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$7,538 ($628 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLEELANAUAPN005-029-004-45

Schools near 8950 West Stormer Road

This home is within Glen Lake Community Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Glen Lake Community School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 12	6.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Glen Lake Community School PublicPK to 12 Serves this home	6.8 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8950 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630	$450,000	3	2	1,872	217,800
8950 West Stormer Road, Unit LOT: A, Empire, MI 49630	$450,000	3	2	1,872	217,800
8801 Deborah Ann Trail, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	499,633
8982 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	270,072
8777 Deborah Ann Trail, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	330,620
8812 Deborah Ann Trail, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	494,406
9008 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	44,867
8825 Deborah Ann Trail, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	453,460
Lot I Deborah Ann Trail, Unit LOT: I, Empire, MI 49630	$79,000	–	–	–	436,471
12803 Amber Rose Trail, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	239,580
West Deborah Ann Trail, Empire, MI 49630	$93,000	–	–	–	435,600
Lot D Deborah Ann, Empire, MI 49630	$65,000	–	–	–	326,700
8915 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	439,956
G-2 South Amber Rose Trail, Empire, MI 49630	$74,900	–	–	–	239,580
8558 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630	$160,000	4	2	1,512	239,580
9029 West Stormer Road, Empire, MI 49630	–	–	–	–	174,240

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