Cedar Real Estate

Cedar Real Estate

Welcome to Cedar, Michigan – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Leelanau County! This charming community, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, offers a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure, making it an ideal place for those seeking a serene lifestyle.

Cedar is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, with lush forests, rolling hills, and the breathtaking waters of Lake Michigan nearby. This quaint town boasts a rich history, with roots that trace back to the late 19th century, giving it a unique character that residents cherish. Whether you're exploring the local shops, savoring homemade treats at the local bakery, or enjoying a peaceful stroll through the nearby vineyards, Cedar is the perfect place to unwind.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Cedar is a gateway to countless recreational activities. The area is a haven for hiking, biking, and boating, with nearby parks and trails that showcase the region's natural wonders. In the fall, the vibrant colors of the foliage create a stunning backdrop for apple picking and wine tasting at the local vineyards.

Cedar is also conveniently located just a short drive from the bustling towns of Traverse City and Suttons Bay, offering a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Yet, it maintains a close-knit community feel, where neighbors become friends and every season brings its own unique charm.

Whether you're looking to settle down or invest in a vacation home, Cedar, MI, offers a lifestyle that beautifully balances nature, community, and adventure. Discover the magic of Cedar – where every day feels like a getaway!

Newest Listings in Cedar

$449,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1950416 MLS
There’s something special about having a little more room around you, and this property offers plenty of it. Sitting in the heart of Leelanau County among open land and pines, this simple home offers a setting with space to settle in, spread out, and make it your own. Inside, discover a practical layout with opportunity to add your own style and make updates over time. An additional room on the main level provides flexibility for a home office, craft room, playroom, or non-conforming bedroom. The partially finished lower level gives you even more space to work with. A studio-style area includes a bathroom, kitchenette, and separate exterior entrance while remaining connected to the main home. It could provide additional living space for family or guests, become a cozy spot for movie nights, or evolve into something entirely your own. Step outside, and the property becomes an even bigger part of the story. The home sits near the front of a corner parcel, with the backyard opening to a large, cleared field. Picture summer gardens, room for animals, space for a pole building or workshop, or just space to enjoy extra breathing room. A large grove of pines along the western edge creates a backdrop to the open land while adding privacy and that unmistakable Up North feel. With frontage along two roads, the corner setting offers additional options for accessing the land and flexibility as you plan for the future. And while there’s plenty of room to feel removed from the busyness of everyday life, you’re still well positioned to enjoy Leelanau County. Cedar and Maple City are minutes away, the property is within the Glen Lake School District, and lakes, beaches, trails, golf, and neighboring towns are all within easy reach. Traverse City is close enough for work, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. A home to make your own, acreage to enjoy, and plenty of room for what comes next. Come with your ideas and get ready to discover what you can create here.

1922 E Darga Road, Cedar
$650,000
1950249 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.
A rare opportunity just south of Cedar, this 53.06-acre property is being offered for sale for the first time in over 100 years. The land features a beautiful combination of rolling open meadows and approximately 40 acres of hardwoods, offering an exceptional Northern Michigan setting with a variety of possibilities. Well suited for a small farm, private estate, recreational retreat, or potential development opportunity. The property includes an abandoned farmhouse and several outbuildings that reflect its agricultural history. Improvements are being conveyed as-is, with the property offered primarily for its land value. With expansive acreage, open meadow, hardwood forest, road frontage and a convenient location near Cedar, this is a unique opportunity to own a substantial piece of Leelanau County countryside.

10090 S Cedar, Cedar
$949,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1950124 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
Rare opportunity to own 1.17 acres with 102 feet of private frontage on the coveted north shore of Little Traverse Lake. With mature trees and an exceptional waterfront setting, this property offers an exciting opportunity to create your own Northern Michigan retreat on one of Leelanau County’s most treasured inland lakes. The property currently features a 1940 log cottage that offers a glimpse into the classic cottage era of Northern Michigan. The cottage includes a living room with stone fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms, one bath, an additional sleeping room accessed from the screened-in porch, and an existing septic and drainfield serving the two-bedroom cottage. Whether re-imagining the nostalgic character of the existing cottage or envisioning a new lake home, the generous parcel and outstanding Little Traverse Lake frontage provide a remarkable canvas for the future. Ideally located between Leland and Glen Arbor, this remarkable setting is enhanced by protected Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness lies directly across the road, with the Good Harbor Bay Trail nearby for hiking and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. This is a rare chance to own a special stretch of Little Traverse Lake and create something uniquely your own. Property and existing cottage are being sold as-is, including dock and furnishings. Sellers have some personal items they will be removing prior to closing.

276 E Traverse Lake Road, Cedar
$949,000
1950123 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
Rare opportunity to own 1.17 acres with 102 feet of private frontage on the coveted north shore of Little Traverse Lake. With mature trees and an exceptional waterfront setting, this property presents an exciting opportunity to create a new Northern Michigan lake home in one of Leelanau County’s most desirable locations. The property currently features a primitive 1940 log cottage with two bedrooms, one bath, an additional sleeping room, screened porch, and stone fireplace. An existing septic and drainfield serves the two-bedroom cottage. The property and cottage are being sold as-is. Whether preserving some of the property’s vintage cottage character or envisioning something entirely new, the generous parcel and outstanding Little Traverse Lake frontage provide a remarkable canvas for the future. Ideally situated between Leland and Glen Arbor this remarkable setting is enhanced by protected Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness lies directly across the road, with the Good Harbor Bay Trail nearby for hiking and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. This is a rare chance to create your own retreat on a special stretch of Little Traverse Lake.

276 E Traverse Lake Road, Cedar
$475,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1950074 MLS ⋅ Sugar Loaf Manor Green BLDG.
Low-maintenance ranch home nestled on a wooded 0.39-acre lot in central Leelanau County, ideally located just minutes from the highly anticipated reopening of Sugar Loaf and its future hiking and biking opportunities! This move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,414 square feet of convenient main-floor living, featuring an open great room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone gas fireplace, along with a spacious primary suite complete with a private ¾ bath. Additional main-floor conveniences include newer luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, main floor laundry, 2nd full bath, and an attached 2-car garage. Enjoy the peaceful, wooded setting from the three-season porch overlooking the rear yard/firepit area. The partially finished lower level offers excellent potential, with framed walls, space for a 4th bedroom, and a future 3rd bath with the plumbing already roughed in. Materials currently on site to complete most of the lower level are available for purchase separately. County-maintained roads, a private well, and a convenient community sewer system help keep ongoing costs manageable. A great opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a convenient central Leelanau County location, only 3.5 miles from Lake Michigan & Good Harbor Beach, and within a few miles of 2 excellent golf courses. Don’t miss out on this one!

4804 S Green Court, Cedar
$62,000
1950073 MLS ⋅ Sugae Loaf Chalets BLDG.
Heavily wooded Sugar Loaf Chalets building site offering a wonderful opportunity to create your year-round home or Northern Michigan getaway. The property features a beautiful variety of mature hardwoods and a natural setting ready for your vision. Located within the Leland School District and just next to Sugar Loaf Golf Course and the newly established Sugar Loaf Conservancy District. Association fees are $50.00 a year. Minimum building size is 800 square feet. Enjoy easy access to Good Harbor Beach, with the charming communities of Leland and Glen Arbor both nearby. Excellent dining, outdoor recreation, golf, beaches, and all that Leelanau County has to offer are just minutes away. A peaceful wooded setting in a highly desirable location—bring your plans and make Northern Michigan your home.

S Hemlock Road, Cedar
$1,250,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1949965 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
Custom, quality Craftsman-style in Leelanau County just west of TC privately situated on over 10 acres of mature hardwoods. This beautiful home features GEOTHERMAL heating and cooling, maple hardwood flooring, two field stone fireplaces, custom hickory trim, granite counter tops under cathedral ceilings. Generous main floor living space includes three bedrooms, den/study, family room, sun room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook and spacious laundry/mud room. Luxurious main floor master suite boasts custom fireplace and spacious private bath featuring jetted tub and tile shower. Fully finished walk-out lower level includes a family room, kitchenette, two spacious bedrooms with WICs and jack-and-jill bath, as well as two additional rooms just waiting to meet your family’s needs - perfect for a large family or in-law suite! Two car attached garage with storage area plus a 60’ x 40’ three stall pole barn with heated stall and water. Paved nature trail-like driveway ensures privacy or continue on a short ride to the Leelanau Trail. 1,000 mbps fiber trenched to home and pole barn for massive internet necessities.

6788 E Hoxie Road, Cedar
$199,900
1949896 MLS
Sunshine along the edge, hardwoods stretching beyond it, and nearly 10 acres to make your own. This predominantly wooded parcel offers a beautiful transition from the open area along the eastern front corner into mature hardwoods that cover much of the acreage. Build near the opening where you can take advantage of the sunshine and room for a spacious yard or garden, or follow the land farther into the trees to create a more private homesite surrounded by the shade and character of the hardwoods. A newly installed shared easement provides access to the parcel, giving you a starting point to create your own private driveway and begin shaping the property around your plans. And with Kasson Township allowing a pole barn to be built before your home, you can establish space for the boat, camper, workshop, equipment, or extra storage for your Up North toys while you plan for what comes next. Darga Road borders the northern edge of the property before crossing through a portion of the back corner, leaving a small section of the parcel on the north side of the road and adding another unique element to the layout of the land. Located within the Glen Lake School District, this central Leelanau County location keeps you close to so much of what makes the area special. Inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking and biking trails, wineries, golf, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation are all nearby, and Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you picture your future taking shape near the sunny opening or tucked back beneath the trees, this parcel gives you the acreage and flexibility to create a place that is all your own.

Parcel 2 E Darga Road, Cedar
$219,900
1949897 MLS
If your idea of the perfect piece of Northern Michigan includes plenty of acreage, mature hardwoods, and a little more distance from the rest of the world, this parcel may be the one. Set well back from the road, it offers a truly private setting and a peaceful place to create something of your own. Mature hardwoods cover the majority of the acreage, with a scattering of pines adding variety to the landscape. Rolling terrain brings character to the property, while the wooded setting provides plenty of possibilities for choosing a future homesite beneath the trees. A newly installed shared easement provides access and a starting point for creating a private driveway leading back to your future homesite. With plenty of acreage around you, there is room to create a setting that feels removed without giving up convenient access to everything Leelanau County has to offer. Kasson Township allows a pole barn to be built before your home, making it possible to establish storage for a boat, camper, equipment, workshop, or recreational toys while planning your future build. Located within the Glen Lake School District, you’ll be close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, trails, wineries, golf, and year-round recreation, with Traverse City less than 30 minutes away. Build your forever home, create a quiet Up North retreat, or invest for the future. If privacy is at the top of your list, this property is worth exploring.

Parcel 3 E Darga Road, Cedar
$229,900
1949894 MLS
Sunshine and open space define this acreage. With fewer hardwoods, a mix of pines, and expansive open areas, this parcel offers plenty of possibilities for someone who wants room to spread out and take advantage of the sun. Picture a home surrounded by a spacious yard, gardens, fruit trees, outdoor gathering areas, or simply open land where you can enjoy the changing seasons. Darga Road adjoins one side of the property, while a newly installed shared easement provides access and a starting point for creating your own private driveway. The open nature of the land also provides flexibility when considering the placement of a future home, pole barn, outdoor spaces, and other improvements. Located in Kasson Township, you have the added benefit of being able to build a pole barn before your home, giving you immediate space for storage, hobbies, equipment, or recreational toys while you plan your next step. The property is located within the Glen Lake School District and centrally positioned to enjoy Leelanau County’s inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, trails, wineries, golf, and endless outdoor recreation. Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for business, work, shopping and entertainment. For someone looking for acreage with sunshine, flexibility, land to start a homestead, or room for ideas to grow, this land invites you to bring your Up North dreams to reality.

Parcel 4 E Darga Road, Cedar
$199,900
1949892 MLS
A little open, a little wooded, and plenty of room to make it your own. This corner parcel brings together many of the features buyers look for when searching for their own slice of the Up North. Rolling terrain, mature hardwoods, pines, and sunny open areas create a varied landscape, while Darga Road borders two sides of the property. The mix of terrain and vegetation gives you flexibility when choosing the setting for your future home. Take advantage of the open areas for sunshine, yard space, and gardens, or tuck your home among the trees for added privacy and shade. A newly installed shared easement provides access to the parcel and a starting point for creating your own private driveway. Located in Kasson Township, you also have the ability to build a pole barn before your home, giving you a place for the boat, camper, equipment, workshop, or extra storage while you plan for what’s next. Located within the Glen Lake School District, this central Leelanau County location keeps you close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking and biking trails, wineries, golf, and year-round recreation. Traverse City is less than 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you’re ready to build or simply looking for acreage to call your own, this parcel gives you the space, setting, and flexibility to bring your plans to life.

Parcel 1 E Darga Road, Cedar
$55,000
1949736 MLS ⋅ Elm Ridge BLDG.
Leelanau County building site only minutes from Elmwood Township’s parks, trails, marina, beach, and just 4 miles to downtown Traverse City! Close to everything, no association dues, and priced below SEV! Initial prep work, such as tree clearing, new culvert, and gravel parking pad, has been done to prepare the lot for your new home. Drawn lot lines are approximate and should be verified by buyer. Modular Boca's welcome. Virtual home in photos.

Unit 6 E Hoxie Road, Cedar
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