15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI 49630 (MLS # 1949500)

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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 approximately 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.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 10/4/2026
TRACT N/A YEAR BUILT 1999
GARAGE SPACES 6.0 COUNTY Leelanau
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Glen Lake Elementary School
Jr. High School Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
High School Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Sep 22, '26 $1,599,000
Sep 22, '26 - Oct 4, '26 $1,549,000
Oct 4, '26 - Today $1,499,000


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
BASEMENT Full, Walk-Out Access, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Log
EXTERIOR Dock, Garden, Rain Gutters
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Geothermal, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor
HOA DUES Annually
INTERIOR Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 11.68 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Landscaped, Level, Sloped, Wooded
PARKING Concrete, Private, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved
SEWER Private Sewer
STORIES 1.5
STYLE Log Cabin
SUBDIVISION N/A
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Water
WATER Private
WATER ACCESS Courson Lake
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Lake
ZONING Residential
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