$2,000,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2024

7818 W Welch Rd Empire, MI 49630

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,361 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Dock
  • Deck
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Sandy Beach
  • Solarium

About This Home

As of December 2024

Beautiful stretch of Little Glen Lake frontage (over 160'), with incredible views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. This two bedroom, two bath cottage has two additional parcels of land adjoining the one on which the cottage sits (running towards Welch Rd).This is a generational home that has been well loved and will surely become another's piece of paradise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ranae Ihme

LVR Realty, LLC License #6502348899 Listed on: 12/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Ranae Ihme

LVR Realty, LLC License #6502348899 Listed on: 12/04/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160x244
  • Private Waterfront
  • 160 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Level Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Solarium
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Private Dock
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Metes And Bounds Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,548

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Cottage, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1908
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 4
  • Univs Design Barrier Free: Main Floor Access
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1908

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Blinds, Drapes
  • Interior Amenities: Solarium/Sun Room
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 13'x9.5', On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12.5'x9.5'
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16'x7', On Level: Main Floor
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25.5'x9.5'
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16'x17', On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16'x11.5', On Level: Main Floor
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1470
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1360.54
  • Range: R 14W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1470

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Little Glen Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Aluminum
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Number Of Acres: 0.9
  • Road: Gravel, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterfront Frontage: 160

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Shared
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Metes and Bounds

Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 160x244
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

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
Feb 29, 1996
Sold by
Aylsworth
Bought by
Hodge Jerome A and Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,931,027
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $335,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Sold $2,000,000 0.0% $1,361 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $2,000,000 -- $1,361 / 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 $5,548 $872,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,560 $790,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,604 $738,700 $0 $0
2022 $5,197 $641,100 $0 $0
2021 $5,215 $489,100 $0 $0
2020 $5,215 $462,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,347 $462,300 $0 $0
2018 -- $441,600 $0 $0
2017 -- $417,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $411,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $412,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $405,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ranae Ihme

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ranae Ihme

    LVR Realty, LLC

    (231) 218-2714

    241 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1929510

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 005-004-046-00

Michigan Leelanau County Empire 49630

7818 W Welch Rd, Empire, MI

This home is located at 7818 W Welch Rd, Empire, MI 49630 and is currently priced at $2,000,000, approximately $1,360 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 7818 W Welch Rd is a home located in Leelanau County with nearby schools including Glen Lake Community Schools and Glen Lake Elementary School.

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