Benzonia Land for Sale

Benzonia Land for Sale

Welcome to Benzonia, Michigan—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Benzie County. This charming small town is brimming with natural beauty and rich history, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a serene lifestyle. With its picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling lakes, Benzonia offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Benzonia is not only known for its stunning scenery but also for its vibrant community spirit. The town boasts a variety of local shops, cozy cafes, and friendly eateries where residents can enjoy a warm cup of coffee or a delicious meal while connecting with neighbors. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to love here, with numerous hiking trails, fishing spots, and nearby Crystal Lake, perfect for swimming and boating during the warm summer months.

For those looking to invest in their dream home or a vacation retreat, we have exciting land for sale in this enchanting area. Imagine building your perfect sanctuary surrounded by nature, with the opportunity to create lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you envision a rustic cabin or a modern escape, the possibilities are endless on this beautiful land.

Benzonia not only offers a peaceful lifestyle but also places you within reach of the stunning Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the charming towns of Traverse City and Frankfort. Discover the magic of Benzonia, where you can embrace the great outdoors and enjoy a close-knit community, all while having the opportunity to create your own slice of paradise. Explore our available land for sale today and take the first step toward your new adventure!

Newest Benzonia Land for Sale

Beautiful 10 acre parcel with up to 25 acres available. Featuring a blend of hardwoods, maples, pines and meadows. Several nice building sites. "Off the beaten track" giving you an excellent opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Camping allowed. Very private but so close to everything you need - shopping and dining in Beulah, Benzonia and other nearby villages. Lots of recreational opportunities - Crystal Lake, Betsie River, Betsie Valley Trail, Crystal Mountain, Lake Michigan and more. Traverse City about 30 minute drive.

Parcels 1 & 2 Maple, Benzonia

Beautiful 5 acre parcel with up to 25 acres available. Featuring a blend of hardwoods, maples, pines and meadows. Several nice building sites. "Off the beaten track" giving you an excellent opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Camping allowed. Very private but so close to everything you need - shopping and dining in Beulah, Benzonia and other nearby villages. Lots of recreational opportunities - Crystal Lake, Betsie River, Betsie Valley Trail, Crystal Mountain, Lake Michigan and more. Traverse City about 30 minute drive.

Parcel 1 Maple, Benzonia

1946324 MLS ⋅ Village BLDG.

Mostly wooded hillside facing north and east as you head east down from the Village of Benzonia; Homestead Rd (Traverse Ave is Homestead Rd in Township) Hardwoods, some views, sloping, rolling and steep in areas. Lots of contours and challenges and good building for primary home or "cabin in the woods" yet close to town; village water available.

Killdale Avenue, Benzonia

1944802 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

40 acres of beautiful rolling terrain featuring a mix of hardwoods and evergreens. This scenic parcel offers privacy, wildlife, and endless possibilities for hunting, recreation, camping, or building your dream home or getaway retreat. Enjoy peaceful country surroundings with trails throughout the property cross a small creek and plenty of room to explore. A rare opportunity to own a large tract of diverse wooded acreage with natural beauty in every direction.

00 Benzie Highway, Benzonia

Set on over 8 acres in Joyfield Township, this property offers a rare combination of structure, land, and flexibility that is difficult to replicate in Benzie County. At the center is a historic Gambrel barn, timber-framed with hand-hewn mortise and tenon joinery and oak pegs. The structure has been preserved while key foundational work has already been completed, including a restored stone foundation, new AdvanTech engineered subfloor, freshly poured garage and insulated basement floors, and a newly installed gravel driveway. This is not a finished home. It’s a project with a substantial head start. Architectural plans by a Northern Michigan-based architect outline a 3–4 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence across three levels, including a walkout lower level and elevated main living area. Those plans are available, but not required. The structure and site support multiple paths forward. The setting adds another layer. A mix of hardwood forest and open pasture creates usable space without sacrificing privacy. Proximity to Crystal Lake, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, Crystal Mountain, and downtown Frankfort keeps the property connected to some of the region’s most established destinations while remaining outside of higher-density areas. Joyfield Township is known for allowing a wider range of use compared to more restrictive areas nearby. Buyers considering a primary residence, seasonal use, or a mixed-use concept should verify their intended use with the township, but the flexibility here is part of what makes the property distinct. This is a fit for buyers who want to shape the final outcome rather than purchase something finished. Showings by appointment only. Please respect neighboring properties.

7699 Benzie Highway, Benzonia

1943512 MLS ⋅ Meets And Bounds BLDG.

This 5.25 acres is wooded and perfect for your up north cabin or dream home. Property has passed the perk test and is ready for your touch.

00 Demerly Road, Benzonia

1941113 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

Discover over 4 acres of open countryside with easy access to Crystal Mountain, the Benzonia shopping district, trails, area rivers & lakes for outdoor enthusiasts. The property includes 2 renovated mobile homes, a 12'x70' 2 bed/1 bath & a 12'x65' 1bed/1bath, ideal for rental income or multi-generational living. In addition, a 25'x30' steel pole barn w/lean-to, excellent storage for equipment, toys or a workshop. Property has 1 private well, and 2 private septic systems (one installed in 2022). Electric, propane & wifi available. Versatile opportunity to invest, rent, or make your own up-north retreat.

6585 Wallaker Road, Benzonia

1934661 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Exceptional property offers panoramic countryside views, with excellent access, gentle slopes, and a picturesque landscape of mature evergreens and hardwoods. Ideally located near Crystal Plaza and a variety of shops and services, the property is zoned General Commercial (C-1), providing outstanding flexibility for commercial or mixed-use development. The Betsie River is less than a mile away in two directions, and Crystal Lake is just 1.5 miles from the site. The Village of Benzonia is designated a Redevelopment Ready Community by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and the current Master Plan actively supports both commercial and mixed-use projects in this area. Conceptual docs contracted by Seller, are included for a mixed-use community.

000 Love Road, Benzonia

1934657 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

Exceptional property offers panoramic countryside views stretching over the eastern half of the parcel toward the west and southwest. With excellent access, gentle slopes, and a picturesque landscape of mature evergreens and hardwoods. Ideally located near Crystal Plaza and a variety of shops and services, the property is zoned General Commercial (C-1), providing outstanding flexibility for commercial or mixed-use development. The Betsie River is less than a mile away in two directions, and Crystal Lake is just 1.5 miles from the site. The Village of Benzonia is designated a Redevelopment Ready Community by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and the current Master Plan actively supports both commercial and mixed-use projects in this area. Conceptual docs contracted by Seller, are included for a mixed-use community.

000 South Street, Benzonia

1932435 MLS ⋅ Pt Of Lot 1 Blk 32 V Of Benz BLDG.

Location: East side of the Village w/varied topo; gentle hills, privacy & village water. Options for placing a home. Quick drive to Crystal Plaza or Beulah & Crystal Lk beach. Less than 200 ft to the Betsie Valley Tr. Benzie Schools 5 min. What a spot; libraries, restaurants, shopping and recreation within 5 min. Live like your in the country & have the convivences of a lakeside village and the Village of Benzonia.

00 River Street, Benzonia

1925203 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

Developers, this 26.79-acre property offers the rare combination of commercial/multi-use zoning, a strategic location, and a conceptual site plan included by the Seller for a future mixed-use community. Fronting both Love Road and South Street, the parcel is ideally situated within a vibrant commercial hub, just steps from Crystal Plaza and surrounded by successful independent businesses. Property has a nice mix of mature trees & open area with expansive countryside views. The Betsie River is within a mile in two directions & Crystal Lk is 1.5 mi. Ideal for housing, businesses, recreation center etc.

000 Love Road, Benzonia

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Gordon Liechti

Whether you are considering a home or condo in town or a vacation waterfront home in northern Michigan, Gordon and the team at The Mitten Group are involved every step of the way using the latest real estate software tools to help manage your purchase or selling of real estate. As your Buyer's Agent, Gordon’s experience in using state of the art AI based software search tools will find listings that meet your exact requirements moments after a new home is posted on the MLS. With years of experience in sales negotiation, Gordon will work to deliver the best terms and purchase price which will help the often-stressful steps of purchasing real estate much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. He will assist you in finding the best financing sources, inspectors, surveyors and/or contractors which will help prioritize the paperwork and detail to guide you and saving valuable time. As your Sellers Agent, the detail prep work in selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of an experienced former sales executive, business owner and professional realtor. The attention to detail begins with the process of creating a comprehensive market analysis study to determine the most appropriate price for your home, an essential first step. Gordon and his team will provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers. We'll take professional photos, video and advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local & national publications, social media and online MLS listings. When it comes to negotiating a purchase offer, Gordon will make sure that you get the best price the market will allow. He'll help you understand contract contingencies and details of the closing process, title work in addition to handling all of the paperwork. Essentially, he's here to represent you throughout the entire selling process, and to make sure that your real estate transaction is a positive and profitable experience. A little more about Gordon; After graduating from college with degrees in Biology and Business, Gordon was recruited by Texas Instruments with positions in strategic sales on the west coast, working with C-Level executives for over two decades, traveling around the world. After re-locating four times in his career, Gordon retired from high tech. Finally, as many others before him that have grown up in southern Michigan and vacationing in northern Michigan, Gordon relocated his family “up north” and purchased a lakefront home in Bowers Harbor, Old Mission Peninsula. At the same time he purchased a successful contracting business in Traverse City working closely with many of the area’s residential and commercial architects and builders. The company thrived offering customers top notch customer service. After building a large base of residential and commercial clients for almost a decade, the company was sold to a local contractor. Gordon began a career in real estate and has been enjoying helping clients from all over the country find their dream home in northern Michigan. Why choose Gordon as your realtor; There are of course many choices of fine realtors in Traverse City. Finding a common bond with your realtor is essential. A great realtor asks many questions as they must know their clients inside and out. Investing time with your realtor and having patience is important. With a love of architecture and attention to detail, Gordon’s first goal is to closely listen to his client, processing every detail. If it’s a requirement for a sunrise view over morning coffee or a sunset view with a glass of wine, the attention to detail is a top priority. Gordon becomes personally involved in both your personal and family life style requirements. If your objective is to sell your property, he has the experience of the area and its amenities to assist your lifestyle requirements.

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