About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 15495 E Pettengill Road in Empire, MI is listed for $1,549,000 ($265 per sqft). Built in 1999, the home offers 5,840 sqft of living space on a 11.68 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1999
  • 11.68 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 2 half
6-car garage
1999

Amenities

FireplaceWaterfront
Listing Description

Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home with 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake, spanning Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this waterfront retreat is perfect for fishing from your dock, relaxing by the water and stargazing-yet conveniently located approximate

ly 20 minutes from Lake Michigan in multiple directions, including Empire to the west, Good Harbor to the north and the Traverse City area to the east. Enjoy easy access to M-22, local wineries and distilleries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor, Empire and breathtaking Empire Bluffs.

Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, with Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Trail for hiking and horseback riding and nearby snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The home features warm knotty pine ceilings, a primary suite with heated bath floor and private screened porch, lake views from all four bedrooms and surround sound throughout the home, sauna, garage and decks.

A solid-cedar sauna with traditional hot rocks, separate sink and oversized rain shower creates a spa-like retreat. Multiple lakeside decks offer beautiful spaces to entertain and enjoy peaceful sunsets over private lake shared with neighbor. A detached garage features a workshop with half bath and 10' doors for cars, boats and recreational equipment.

Above is a guest house ideal for family, friends or potential rental income. Driveway, detached garage and guest-house floors have radiant heat systems ready for connection to a boiler. Privacy gates serve both driveways. Main house: 4,340 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA. Detached garage/guest house: 1,500 finished sq. ft. studio with full bath plus workshop with half bath. Benzie Co.: 4.56 acres; Leelanau Co.: 7.12 acres; acreage includes a portion of Courson Lake.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$8,284/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,120
Interest$6,712
Insurance$452

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

15495 E Pettengill Road

Empire, MI 49630

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Cathedral CeilingsFoyer EntranceWalk-In Closet(s)LoftSaunaSolid Surface CountersIsland KitchenMud RoomFormal Dining RoomWorkshop

Exterior Features

Sprinkler SystemMulti-Level DeckingPatioCovered PorchLandscapedGarden AreaScreened PorchGutters

Property Details

Construction

Full Log

Outdoor Features

DeckPorchPatio

Appliances

RefrigeratorOven/RangeDisposalDishwasherWater Softener OwnedWasherDryerBlindsCeiling FanSmoke Alarms(s)

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 15495 E Pettengill Road is listed at $1,549,000 ($265/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $8,285 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1999, 11.68 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Foyer Entrance, Walk-In Closet(s). Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Multi-Level Decking, Patio.

This property is listed by Melanie Schaub and can be reached at 2318835555.

MS

Melanie Schaub

Agent at Schaub Team Premier Realty

(231) 883-5555

Listed by Schaub Team Premier Realty · Broker phone: 2316745950 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1949500· Source: Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS· 38 days on PropertySimple

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15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI 49630

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