NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7137 W Day Forest Rd Empire, MI 49630

Estimated Value: $2,133,000 - $2,636,805

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,138 Sq Ft
$1,063/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2023

Last sale price $2,195,000 $1,027 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,565/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Dock
  • Bluff on Lot
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Sandy Beach
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2023

This picture-perfect cottage is located midway on the north shore of Little Glen Lake’s Day Forest Rd. A blend of old meets new, this 5 bedroom, 3 bath cottage is where family memories will be made! This is home is being offered “turn-key” with professionally designed interior, absolutely gorgeous furnishings and custom window coverings! Wait! There’s more! The dock is included!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Viger

The Martin Company License #6501396469 Listed on: 01/13/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jules Yates

REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC License #6502357921

REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,718

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x297x97x297
  • Private Waterfront
  • 90 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Bluff on Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,138 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Loft
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake
  • Private Dock
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Space Heater
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Thorogood's Plat Community

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,718

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story, Contemporary, Log Home, Cottage
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 33
  • Year Updated: 2018
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Ceiling Fan, Electric Water Heater, Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Foyer Entrance, Loft, Great Room, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 10.5x12.7, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15.10x11.3, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13.6x11.3, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 9.8x9.11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 29.7x17.6, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 22.9x13.3, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: ComboxCombo, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 9.8x9.18, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 2138
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1026.66
  • Range: R 14W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 2138

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed
  • Body Of Water: Glen Lake
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Wood, Masonite
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Number Of Acres: 0.6
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Bluff (less than 10ft), Public Lake, Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterfront Frontage: 90

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Electric
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Baseboard, Space Heater
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 5.4x7.4, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Sewer: Pump Back, Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet, WiFi
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Thorogood's Plat

Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: pt 6/7
  • Assessment: Yes
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Sloping
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x297x97x297
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 3177.88
  • Taxable Value: 336229
  • Winter Taxes: 7980.36
  • Year Summer: 2022
  • Year Winter: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2023
Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Reder Mark A
Bought by
7137 Day Forest Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Michele Viger
The Martin Company
Buyer's Agent
Jules Yates
REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
List Price
$2,540,000
Sold Price
$2,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$345,000
-13.58%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$2,273,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,201
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2006
Sold by
Bodziak John and Bodziak Bernice
Bought by
Reder Mark A and Reder Karen R
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
7137 Day Forest Realty Llc $2,095,000 --
Reder Mark A $635,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2023 04/11/23 Sold $2,195,000 -4.4% $1,027 / Sq Ft
04/05/2023 04/05/23 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Price Changed $2,295,000 -9.6% $1,073 / Sq Ft
01/13/2023 01/13/23 For Sale $2,540,000 -- $1,188 / 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 $30,718 $953,300 $0 $0
2024 $26,040 $946,000 $0 $0
2023 $3,337 $478,700 $0 $0
2022 $11,158 $386,700 $0 $0
2021 $10,891 $332,500 $0 $0
2020 $11,048 $329,400 $0 $0
2019 $9,893 $294,500 $0 $0
2018 -- $276,800 $0 $0
2017 -- $239,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $280,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $259,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $264,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michele Viger

    The Martin Company

    (231) 715-0195

    34 Total Sales

    Michele Viger
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  • Jules Yates

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jules Yates

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (231) 642-9888

    233 Total Sales

    Jules Yates
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1907729

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 006-820-006-00

Michigan Leelanau County Empire 49630

7137 W Day Forest Rd, Empire, MI

This home is located at 7137 W Day Forest Rd, Empire, MI 49630 since 13 January 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,273,201, approximately $1,063 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 7137 W Day Forest Rd is a home located in Leelanau County with nearby schools including Glen Lake Community Schools, Glen Lake Elementary School, and The Leelanau School.

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