15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI 49630 (MLS # 1949500)
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Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home, nestled along 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake and spanning both Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this remarkable property offers a truly private retreat and the perfect setting for enjoying the lake, fishing off your dock, and stargazing. Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, enjoy Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Trail for horesback riding or hiking and snowmobile trail system is nearby for winter fun! The home features laminate flooring throughout the main level, warm knotty pine ceilings, a comfortable primary suite with heated bathroom floor & its own screened-in porch, lake views from all four bedrooms, surround sound installed (house, sauna, garage, and decks). A spectacular solid-cedar sauna featuring traditional lava hot rocks, a separate sink, and an attached oversized rain shower, creating a luxurious spa-like retreat right at home. Multiple lakeside decks provide wonderful spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and taking in the peaceful sunsets over the lake. An additional detached garage offers workshop w/half bath, 12-foot doors providing plenty of room to store cars, boats, campers, and recreational equipment. Above the garage is a convenient guest house, perfect for extended family, friends, or an opportunity for rental income. The driveway, detached garage floors, and guest house floors are all equipped with radiant floor heating, with the system ready to be connected to a boiler in the garage. Main house 4,340 sq. ft. finished (2,772 sq.ft. & 1,568 sq.ft. lower level) 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath. Detached garage/guest house 1,500 sq. ft. finished studio w/full bath and separate workshop area w/half bath.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 1 | LAST UPDATED | 8/19/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | N/A | YEAR BUILT | 1999 |
| GARAGE SPACES | 6.0 | COUNTY | Leelanau |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7.89 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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