$2,830,060
SOLD OCT 23, 2025

6975 W Day Forest Rd Empire, MI 49630

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,314 Sq Ft
2.23 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,223 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of October 2025

193 feet of private, sandy waterfront on Little Glen Lake sets the stage for this rare generational property. Nestled on 2.23 acres, an extraordinary amount of land for a waterfront parcel in this area. This home offers panoramic views of one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic lakes and is ready for its next chapter. The main house offers 1,540 sq ft of open-concept living, designed to maximize natural light and showcase water views from nearly every room. Two spacious bedrooms each feature large sliding doors, offering direct access to the deck and stunning lakefront vistas. Mini splits are strategically placed in both bedrooms and the family room for those extra hot summer days! For guests or extended family, the 775 sq ft bunkhouse includes a kitchenette, 3⁄4 bathroom, and accommodations for six. There is plenty of space for storage and your toys as there is a 24x36 three-car garage, a separate 29x24 workshop, and even an exterior bathroom with a shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the lake. All furniture and items on the property will convey with the sale, including the dock and a wooden kayak launch raft that makes getting in and out of the water a breeze! Ideally located just five minutes from the village of Glen Arbor and with easy access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, biking and hiking trails, and the region’s wineries, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, acreage, and convenience. Whether enjoyed as a legacy family retreat, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this is Northern Michigan lake living at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connie Kroll

Century 21 Northland License #6501335028 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Century 21 Northland

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Depuy

The Martin Company License #6501264183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 2.23 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 319.9x366.1x193.5x408.2
  • Private Waterfront
  • 193 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Level Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,314 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Workshop
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Metes And Bounds Community

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1950
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Ceiling Fan
  • Interior Amenities: Skylights, Solid Surface Counters, Island Kitchen, Workshop, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 17.7x17.5, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x17.5, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: combox19.11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 30.7xcombo, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Range: R 11W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 2314

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Workshop
  • Body Of Water: Little Glen Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Number Of Acres: 2.23
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, All Sports, Water View, Sandy Bottom, Public Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 193

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Private
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Detached, Door Opener, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Cooling Types: Baseboard
  • Laundry: On Level: Main Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet, WiFi
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: metes and bounds

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 319.9x366.1x193.5x408.2
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential, Rental History

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1995
Sold by
Peterson
Bought by
Schilling Barbara W Qualified and Personal Residence Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $227,800 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Sold $2,830,060 +5.0% $1,223 / Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $1,165 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $10,391 $1,242,900 $0 $0
2024 $8,767 $1,231,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,867 $672,600 $0 $0
2022 $9,620 $552,700 $0 $0
2021 $9,390 $498,400 $0 $0
2020 $9,525 $485,200 $0 $0
2019 $9,394 $448,200 $0 $0
2018 -- $427,200 $0 $0
2017 -- $421,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $395,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $385,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $461,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1938284

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 006-203-026-00