About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 8205 W Day Forest Road in Empire, MI is listed for $5,300,000 ($1,410 per sqft). Built in 2019, the home offers 3,760 sqft of living space on a 0.91 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2019
  • 0.91 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

2 stories
5 full, 1 half
2-car garage
2019

Amenities

FireplaceWaterfront
Listing Description

There are lakefront properties, and then there are places that feel entirely their own. Privately set along coveted West Day Forest Road, this exceptional Little Glen Lake retreat offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and an extraordinary waterfront setting.

Set on approximately one acre with 100 feet of private frontage, and a gorgeous boulder wall along the sand, the property begins with a long, beautifully landscaped approach framed by mature trees, lush lawn, and gardens before opening to the residence and lake beyond.

Built in 2019 and encompassing approximately 3,700 square feet, the home was thoughtfully designed to embrace its surroundings. Nearly every room captures beautiful water views, while all five bedrooms feature en-suite baths. Generous living spaces open naturally to a covered porch, adjoining deck, and lower patio, creating an effortless setting for both intimate gatherings and entertaining.

A custom bunk room comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests and adds a memorable element for family and friends. Beyond the home, the landscape gently unfolds toward Little Glen Lake, where a broad grassy lawn meets 100 feet of beautiful, hard-packed sandy shoreline.

A long private dock extends into the lake, offering an exceptional vantage point toward the Sleeping Bear Dunes and spectacular sunsets. Few experiences are more quintessentially Northern Michigan than ending the day at the end of your dock as the sun settles beyond the dunes.

A beautifully finished garage with epoxy flooring and a dedicated recreation and gaming area adds functionality to this exceptional retreat. Just minutes from downtown Glen Arbor and Empire, the property offers easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the M-22 scenic corridor, the M-22 Bike Trail, Lake Michigan beaches, and the area's celebrated restaurants, shops, and outdoor experiences.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$28,346/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$3,833
Interest$22,967
Insurance$1,546

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

8205 W Day Forest Road

Empire, MI 49630

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Foyer EntranceWalk-In Closet(s)PantryGranite Bath TopsGranite Kitchen TopsIsland KitchenGreat RoomDen/Study

Exterior Features

Bay ViewSprinkler SystemDeckPatioCovered PorchLandscapedGarden AreaGutters

Property Details

Construction

2x6 Framing Frame

Outdoor Features

PatioPorchDeck

Appliances

RefrigeratorOven/RangeDisposalDishwasherMicrowaveWater Softener OwnedWasherDryerCeiling Fan

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 8205 W Day Forest Road is listed at $5,300,000 ($1,410/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $28,346 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 2019, 0.91 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: Foyer Entrance, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry. Exterior Features: Bay View, Sprinkler System, Deck.

This property is listed by Molly Buttleman.

MB

Molly Buttleman

Agent at @properties Christie's Int'l

Listed by @properties Christie's Int'l · Broker phone: 2316422363 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1950854· Source: Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS· 36 days on PropertySimple

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8205 W Day Forest Road, Empire, MI 49630

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