# 11738 S Lake Street, Empire, MI 49630

> **TL;DR:** land, $1,565,000.
> Waterfront. Est. $6,782/mo. Listed 1074 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,565,000 |
| Lot Size | 232,610 sqft (5.34 acres) |
| Property Type | Land (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1074 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $6,782 |
| **Total** | **$6,782** |

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront

## Property Highlights

- 5.34 acre lot
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
Located at the center of the Village of Empire, and just steps away from Lake Michigan and S. Bar Lake Beaches, all surrounded by the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Park.  This 5.34-Acre property includes a Historic, 2 level Livery Barn (7,400 sq ft); former Hardware Store (11,000 sq ft); Pole Building (8,000 sq ft); and 2 Sheds (for Lumber Yard Horizontal storage). (NOTE: "Concept Site Plans" and "Concept Drawings" shown in attached photos, are also included in Associated Documents for easier viewing) Property is zoned Commercial-Residential and is located in the Front Street Zoning District, which allows a wide range of potential uses (For details, Click the Documents Link button for a copy of the Front Street District Zoning Ordinance, along with the Empire Zoning Map). This development property is also supported by a contiguous, 2.29 acre approved septic field (Release Area) with a capacity of up to 20,000 gallons-per-day, the Release Area is included in this sale. Property also has access to the following utilities: Natural Gas; Municipal water; and Spectrum high speed Internet, TV and telephone. Listing data and information, including year built, measurements, square footage totals for Buildings, Zoning/Building details, Tax ID#'s, and supplemental Documents have been obtained from third party sources and /or the Seller; all data and information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy; independent verification should be made by Purchaser and Purchaser’s Agent prior to Closing.

## Location

- **Address:** 11738 S Lake Street, Empire, MI 49630
- **County:** Leelanau
- **Coordinates:** 44.81107778, -86.06428941
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.81107778,-86.06428941

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Steven Batdorff
- **Brokerage:** REO-TCRandolph-233022
- **Phone:** 2312182000
- **Email:** SteveBatdorff@218-2000.net

## Primary Photo

![11738 S Lake Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ca6a08a5dd07648526853578ec885dafl-f3705230273r.jpg)

*25 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/11738-s-lake-street-empire-mi-49630-1912604)*

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**MLS#:** 1912604 | **Updated:** 2026-06-19
**Source:** listhub

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