# 11801 S Lacore Road, Empire, MI 49630

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/4ba single family, $1,325,000 ($317/sqft), built 1908, 4,186 sqft.
> Solar, Basement. Est. $5,742/mo. Listed 95 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,325,000 |
| Price/sqft | $317 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 4,186 |
| Year Built | 1908 |
| Lot Size | 131,987 sqft (3.03 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 95 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Solar Panels** - Reduced energy costs

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $5,742 |
| **Total** | **$5,742** |

## Key Amenities

- Solar
- Basement

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1908
- 3.03 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
What if the most desirable venue in Empire is simply waiting to be reimagined? Situated on over 3 acres in the heart of downtown Empire — walking distance to Empire Beach, local shops, and restaurants — this rare offering combines scale, flexibility, and location in a way that is nearly impossible to replicate. The expansive main residence features multiple gathering spaces, two fireplaces, a Viking professional double oven cooktop, a natural light-filled three-season room, and a private office with custom cherry built-ins from floor to ceiling. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms — three with private ensuite baths, including two primary suites. A finished third-level attic spans the length of the home, providing additional flexible space and storage.Outdoor amenities further expand the possibilities. The in-ground pool is complemented by three accessory buildings: a 28x16 pool house with architectural character and an unfinished second level, a 40x24 garden house/workshop with 14 ft ceilings, drive-in garage door, and 240-volt service, and a 24x12 pond house with electricity powering the pond and irrigation systems. Included in the sale is a separate high-visibility corner parcel at M-22 and M-72, also zoned residential/commercial, offering exceptional exposure and long-term income potential. With mixed-use zoning in place (buyer to verify intended use with the Village of Empire), the framework exists for a boutique hospitality concept, destination retreat, live/work compound, or event-based venture. Moments from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake, and a direct route to Traverse City, properties with this scale, zoning flexibility, and positioning rarely become available in Empire. This is more than a home. It is an opportunity to create something iconic.

## Location

- **Address:** 11801 S Lacore Road, Empire, MI 49630
- **County:** Leelanau
- **Coordinates:** 44.810225, -86.058058
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.810225,-86.058058

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Weston Buchan
- **Brokerage:** REO-TCRandolph-233022
- **Phone:** 2315904355
- **Email:** westbuc@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![11801 S Lacore Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/fbbb85e7e11d67090b5843e9cae1222fl-f801635384r.jpg)

*99 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/11801-s-lacore-road-empire-mi-49630-1942540)*

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**MLS#:** 1942540 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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