15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI, 49630

Address

15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 1,599,000

Property Attributes

MLS#1949500
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyLEELANAU
CityEmpire
AreaLeelanau
NeighborhoodKasson
Zip49630
StyleLog Cabin
Year Built1999
Price$ 1,599,000
Bedrooms5
Full Bathrooms4
Half Bathrooms2
Sqr Footage5840
Lot Size11.68 Acres

Data Source:

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS (NGLRMLS)

Property Description

Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home with 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake, spanning Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this waterfront retreat is perfect for fishing from your dock, relaxing by the water and stargazing—yet conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Lake Michigan in multiple directions, including Empire to the west, Good Harbor to the north and the Traverse City area to the east. Enjoy easy access to M-22, local wineries and distilleries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor, Empire and breathtaking Empire Bluffs. Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, with Michigan’s Shore-to-Shore Trail for hiking and horseback riding and nearby snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The home features warm knotty pine ceilings, a primary suite with heated bath floor and private screened porch, lake views from all four bedrooms and surround sound throughout the home, sauna, garage and decks. A solid-cedar sauna with traditional hot rocks, separate sink and oversized rain shower creates a spa-like retreat. Multiple lakeside decks offer beautiful spaces to entertain and enjoy peaceful sunsets over private lake shared with neighbor. A detached garage features a workshop with half bath and 10' doors for cars, boats and recreational equipment. Above is a guest house ideal for family, friends or potential rental income. Driveway, detached garage and guest-house floors have radiant heat systems ready for connection to a boiler. Privacy gates serve both driveways. Main house: 4,340 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA. Detached garage/guest house: 1,500 finished sq. ft. studio with full bath plus workshop with half bath. Benzie Co.: 4.56 acres; Leelanau Co.: 7.12 acres; acreage includes a portion of Courson Lake.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Glen Lake Elementary School	Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School	Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School

Price History
8/19/2026	Listed $1,599,000

General Features

Sewer	Private Sewer
Heating	In-floor Radiant Heating,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Radiant Floor,Fireplace(s),Geothermal
Possession	Negotiable
Roof	Asphalt
Appliances	Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Dryer
Garage Spaces	6
Association Fee Includes	None
Patio/Porch Features	Multi-Level Decking,Patio,Covered,Screened
Architectural Style	Log Cabin
Security Features	Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials	Log,Full Log
Pets Allowed	false
Year Built	1999
View	Water
Stories Count	1
Township	Kasson
Levels	One and One Half
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Waterfront Features	Inland Lake,No Wake
Community Features	None
Accessibility	None
Assoc Fee Paid Per	Annually
County	Leelanau
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
Attached Garage	Yes
Subdivision Name	N/A
Garage Y/N	Yes
Other Structures	Guest House,Workshop,Second Garage
Full Baths	1
Status	Active
Directions	From TC,west on M-72 (E Traverse Hwy),left on Coleman Rd,left on Pettengill Rd,house will be on your left.
High School	Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
City	Empire
Body of Water	Courson Lake
High School District	Glen Lake Community Schools
Zoning Description	Residential
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	508780.8
Carport Y/N	No
Elementary School	Glen Lake Elementary School
Home Warranty Y/N	No
Middle/Junior High School	Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
Lease Renewal Y/N	No
Lease Considered Y/N	No
Virtual Tour	https://revolutions-air.aryeo.com/videos/01a01d4d-0ec6-71bc-a2d0-b4efc486f8db
Primary Bedroom Level	Main
Living Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Middle/Junior School District	Glen Lake Community Schools
Elementary School District	Glen Lake Community Schools
Tax Assessed Value	351829
Ownership Type	Private Owner
Lease Amount Frequency	Annually
Legal Description	45-007-031-007-00 and 10-01-006-003-30. See associated docs for legal descriptions. Benzie Co. parcel is 4.56 acres,Leelanau Co. parcel is 7.12 acres (portion of Courson Lake is included in the tot
AttributionContact	Cell: 231-883-5555
Freehold	VOW,BBO,IDX

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	In-Law Floorplan,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Entrance Foyer,Walk-In Closet(s),Loft,Sauna,Solid Surface Counters,Kitchen Island,Mud Room,Formal Dining Room,Workshop,Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement	Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms,Egress Windows
Flooring	Tile,Laminate,Carpet
Fireplace Features	Pellet Stove
Kitchen Level	Main
Basement (Y/N)	No
Air Conditioning Y/N	Yes
Heating Y/N	Yes
Window Features	Blinds
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Above Grade Finished Area	4272
Half Baths	2
3/4 Baths	3
Laundry Features	Main Level
Total Bedrooms	5
Below Grade Finished Area	1568
Entry Level	1
Living Room Level	Main
Main Level Bedrooms	1
Main Level Bathrooms	3
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Total Baths	5
Primary Bathroom Features	Private
Kitchen Width	13.8
Primary on Main	237.226999999
Second Bedroom Length	15.7
Second Bedroom Width	15.11
Bedroom 3 Area	207.006999999
Bedroom 3 Length	13.7
Bedroom 3 Width	15.11
Bedroom 4 Area	252.17
Bedroom 4 Length	15.1
Bedroom 4 Width	16.7
Dining Room Area	25.3
Family Room Area	252.28
Family Room Length	21.2
Living Room Area	401.82
Living Room Length	18.1
Living Room Width	22.2
Primary Bedroom Area	350.11
Primary Bedroom Length	15.7
Primary Bedroom Width	22.3
Family Room Width	11.9
Family Room Level	Lower
Dining Room Level	Main
Bedroom 4 Level	Lower
Bedroom 3 Level	Upper
Second Bedroom Level	Upper

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Dock,Sprinkler System,Garden,Rain Gutters
Parking Features	Concrete,Private,Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved,Concrete Floors
Lot Features	Wooded-Hardwoods,Level,Sloped,Landscaped,Metes and Bounds
Water Source	Private
Lot Size Area	11.68
Foundation Details	Block
Number of Buildings	4
Spa	No
Lot Size Acres	11.68
Road Surface Type	Asphalt
Frontage Length	1400
Frontage Type	Waterfront
Waterfront Y/N	Yes
Other Equipment	Dish TV
Road Responsibility	Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N	No