11801 S Lacore Road, Empire, MI 49630 (MLS # 1942540)
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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.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 1 | LAST UPDATED | 2/26/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Village of Empire | YEAR BUILT | 1908 |
| GARAGE SPACES | 4.0 | COUNTY | Leelanau |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
|---|---|
| APPLIANCES | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Vinyl Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| HOA DUES | Annually |
| INTERIOR | Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar |
| LOT | 3.03 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Landscaped, Level, Rolling Slope |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 330 x 399.40 |
| PARKING | Asphalt, Private, Attached |
| POOL | Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Private |
| SEWER | Private Sewer |
| STYLE | Colonial |
| SUBDIVISION | Village of Empire |
| UTILITIES | Cable Connected |
| VIEW | Yes |
| WATER | Public |
| ZONING | Residential,Commercial |
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