$1,895,000

1435 S French Rd Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Estimated payment $10,748/month

Total Views 11,665
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$1,128 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Pole Barn
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Farm
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

Own a Leelanau Icon with Acreage & Charm! Step into an idyll at 1435 S French Road, Lake Leelanau. Celebrated by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the "Best Airbnbs in the World" and featured in numerous publications, this isn't just a home—it's an experience. This meticulously remodeled 1930s stone farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,680 sq ft of rustic-chic charm on 3.24 private acres in coveted Leland Township (Leland Schools). The property includes a detached garage, a versatile pole barn, a charming chicken coop, and multiple outbuildings, offering endless possibilities for hobbies or storage. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Michigan. A rare opportunity to acquire a published, delightful Leelanau gem for $1,895,000. Vacant and ready for you.

Listing Agent

Marissa Wege

Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC License #6501431561 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,073

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3.24 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 376 x 376
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Garden
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Countryside Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Pole Barn
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Farming

  • Farm

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available
  • TV Antenna

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,073

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story, Farm House
  • Estimated Year Built: 1930
  • Construction: Frame
  • Section Number: 34
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Freezer, Water Softener Rented, Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x13.6, On Level: Main Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21x15
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1127.98
  • Range: R 34W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1680

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Barn(s), Pole Building(s), Garden/Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Countryside View, Garden Area, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Stone, Wood, Shingle
  • Foundation: Stone, Unfinished
  • Number Of Acres: 3.24
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop, Circular
  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Primary Garage: Detached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Central Air
  • Laundry: On Level: Lower Floor
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Dish TV, Cable TV, Antenna, Cable Internet
  • Water: Municipal

Schools

  • School District: Leland Public School District

Lot Info

  • Land Features: Previously Farmed, Farm, Rolling
  • Lot Dimensions: 376 x 376
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Agricultural, Agricultural Res

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Leland Public School District

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,073 $203,600 $0 $0
2024 $4,197 $191,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,968 $166,600 $0 $0
2022 $4,576 $152,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,364 $149,800 $0 $0
2020 $4,386 $138,000 $0 $0
2019 $4,566 $146,400 $0 $0
2018 -- $122,500 $0 $0
2017 -- $130,300 $0 $0
2016 -- $129,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $122,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $191,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $1,895,000 +511.3% $1,128 / Sq Ft
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold $310,000 +1.6% $185 / Sq Ft
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2018 08/23/18 For Sale $305,000 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $310,000 --
Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1933864

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 009-034-008-00

Michigan Leelanau County Lake Leelanau 49653

1435 S French Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI

This home is located at 1435 S French Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 and is currently priced at $1,895,000, approximately $1,127 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1435 S French Rd is a home located in Leelanau County with nearby schools including Leland Public School, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy, and St. Mary School, Lake Leelanau.

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