Empire Land for Sale

Empire Land for Sale

Welcome to Empire, Michigan – a hidden gem nestled along the stunning shores of Lake Michigan. This charming village is part of the picturesque Leelanau County, known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant local culture, and outdoor adventures. With a population of just over 300 residents, Empire offers a tranquil lifestyle while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Empire is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area boasts pristine beaches, rolling sand dunes, and lush forests, making it the perfect backdrop for hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming. In the summer, the village comes alive with seasonal festivals, farmers' markets, and local art fairs, showcasing the talent of its residents and the flavors of the region.

For those looking to invest in their own slice of paradise, there is exciting land for sale in Empire. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping against the shore and the scent of pine trees in the air. Whether you envision building a cozy cottage, a modern family home, or a serene retreat, the available land offers endless possibilities to create your dream sanctuary.

With its welcoming community, breathtaking landscapes, and a wealth of recreational activities, Empire is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this enchanting village and experience the beauty of Michigan’s North Coast firsthand. Discover the magic of Empire today!

Newest Empire Land for Sale

$174,900
1948378 MLS ⋅ Timber View Ridge BLDG.
Some properties ask you to fit your plans to the land. This one gives you the freedom to let the land fit your plans. Whether you envision your home perched to capture panoramic views of Big and Little Glen Lakes and Lake Michigan beyond, or tucked into the landscape for a more secluded feel, the possibilities are yours to explore. Every season brings a new perspective, from vibrant fall colors to sparkling winter mornings and summer sunsets stretching across the water. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Timber View Ridge, this parcel is surrounded by common space on three sides, creating an uncommon sense of privacy and openness. Two established driveway locations are already in place, making it easy to bring your vision to life. One leads to the elevated building site where the views take center stage, while the second provides access to the lower portion of the property, complete with an existing firepit and additional space for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Until you're ready to build, the property also provides the opportunity to bring your camper and start enjoying the land right away while you plan Life in Timber View Ridge extends well beyond your property lines. Thoughtfully designed across 160 acres, the community offers shared walking trails, preserved open space, and a peaceful setting that feels miles away from the everyday. Yet you're only minutes from Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake, and Lake Michigan beaches, with Traverse City close enough for shopping, dining, and an easy commute. Whether you're ready to build now or simply looking for an exceptional piece of Northern Michigan to call your own, this property offers the space, setting, and flexibility to create something you'll enjoy for years to come.

0000 W Timber Wolf Court, Empire
$139,900
1948367 MLS ⋅ Westview BLDG.
Some properties simply offer a place to build and others offer a lifestyle that's worth building around. Located in the quiet Westview development just outside the village of Empire, this wooded parcel combines privacy, natural beauty, and an unbeatable location in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes Country. Tucked near the end of a private road, mature hardwoods and evergreens create a peaceful setting, while the rolling terrain offers the opportunity for a variety of home designs, including the potential for a walkout lower level. Whether your plans include a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or the retirement home you've been dreaming about, this property provides the flexibility to create a space that fits the way you want to live. Westview's building requirements, including a 1,200-square-foot minimum and matching accessory structures, help preserve the neighborhood's character while still allowing you to make the home your own. What truly sets this property apart is everything waiting just beyond the driveway. Within minutes you can spend the day relaxing on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, hiking the Empire Bluffs, biking the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, boating and fishing, or exploring the shops and restaurants of Empire and Glen Arbor. Every season brings something new to enjoy here in the Up North. When the adventure is over, you'll appreciate coming home to a setting that feels peaceful, private, and a world away from the everyday, while still being only about 30 minutes from Traverse City. It's a location that reminds you why so many people dream of calling Northern Michigan home.

0015 S Westview Drive, Empire
$95,000
1947861 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
2.5 Wooded Acres Near Sleeping Bear Dunes – Private & No Restrictions Discover the perfect canvas for your northern Michigan dream home on this beautiful 2.5-acre parcel in Southwest Leelanau County. Tucked away on Aring Drive—a quiet, private lane just off Osborn Road—this level property is beautifully wooded with mature hardwoods and native conifers. Building here is seamless: the flat, easily navigable terrain offers multiple ideal building sites. Best of all, the land is free from restrictive subdivision covenants, bound only by Empire Township’s minimum square footage requirements. A formal road maintenance agreement is already in place to protect your investment and ensure easy year-round access. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being steps from the famous Shore-to-Shore hiking and riding trail. You are also just minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake, Glen Arbor, Leland, and the pristine beaches of Lake Michigan. Whether you want to build a seasonal cabin or a year-round custom estate, this property offers unmatched privacy and convenience.

002 S Aring Drive, Empire
$1,400,000
1947590 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.
Rarely does a property of this significance become available. Encompassing approximately 80 acres with nearly 2,000 feet of frontage on crystal-clear, spring-fed Brooks Lake, this remarkable parcel has remained in the same family for more than 100 years. Majestic mature timber frames the shoreline, creating an incredibly private setting with numerous spectacular building sites overlooking the lake. Road frontage on both the north and south boundaries provides convenient access and future flexibility, while the property may be split, offering additional possibilities. With its natural shoreline, public lake access, and unmatched combination of acreage, waterfront, and history, this is a true legacy property unlike anything else on the market. Additional 7 acres w 600 ft. on Pearl Lake with home also avilable.

Pettengill Road, Empire
$119,900
1946340 MLS ⋅ Empire Hills BLDG.
Build your Northern Michigan home in the desirable Empire Hills development. Offered separately or together, Lots 5 (MLS 1946339) and 6 are each listed at $119,900 and feature approximately .75 acres per parcel. Tucked away on the back side of the development, these gently rolling homesites provide a peaceful setting with added privacy, mature trees, multiple building site possibilities, and distant glimpses of Lake Michigan. Purchase one lot or combine both for approximately 1.5 acres, creating even greater privacy and flexibility for your future home. Enjoy the convenience of a paved road and underground utilities available at the road, providing an ideal foundation for your future home. Located just minutes from the Village of Empire, Lake Michigan beaches, the Empire Bluff Trail, and the renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this exceptional location offers convenient access to hiking, biking, boating, dining, and everything that makes Leelanau County one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after destinations. For additional information about Empire Hills, including building restrictions and community guidelines, visit www.empirehills.com.

00 W Sleepy Valley Drive, Empire
$119,900
1946339 MLS ⋅ Empire Hills BLDG.
Build your Northern Michigan home in the desirable Empire Hills development. Offered separately or together, Lots 5 and 6 (MLS 1946340) are each listed at $119,900 and feature approximately .75 acres per parcel. Tucked away on the back side of the development, these gently rolling homesites provide a peaceful setting with added privacy, mature trees, multiple building site possibilities, and distant glimpses of Lake Michigan. Purchase one lot or combine both for approximately 1.5 acres, creating even greater privacy and flexibility for your future home. Enjoy the convenience of a paved road and underground utilities available at the road, providing an ideal foundation for your future home. Located just minutes from the Village of Empire, Lake Michigan beaches, the Empire Bluff Trail, and the renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this exceptional location offers convenient access to hiking, biking, boating, dining, and everything that makes Leelanau County one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after destinations. For additional information about Empire Hills, including building restrictions and community guidelines, visit www.empirehills.com.

00 W Sleepy Valley Drive, Empire
$229,800
1945795 MLS ⋅ Glen Forest BLDG.
If you've been looking for the perfect property to build your up north dream home or family compound in Leelanau County, you'll want to summon your builder and architect to come and hike this stellar vacant land offering, located in the secluded neighborhood, Glen Forest. It's just a few miles east of Empire, off of the quiet and scenic county lane, Osborn Road. Two adjacent parcels lots 8 & 9 are being offered together, with a total almost 7 acres, with multiple potential building areas that would easily accommodate any number of walk out designs on the rolling topography. Both lots feature an easy way to access the mature forest from the paved, private common drive, Beaver Pond Road, with potential to overlook a small stream that flows from the east (parcel 9) into a pastoral lower meadow, a veritable wildlife sanctuary! Sensible building restrictions with a minimum 1600 square feet for a single story, or 2000 square feet for 1 1/2 or 2 story homes, shovel ready, with underground utilities installed. Close to Empire, Lake Michigan beaches, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and more!

13631 S Beaver Pond Road, Empire
$169,900
1945723 MLS ⋅ The Timbers BLDG.
Tucked away in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County, this private 5-acre wooded parcel on W Timber Lane offers the perfect blend of peace, nature, and possibility. Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, it’s an ideal setting to build your Up North getaway or year-round home. Enjoy the quiet, secluded feel while still being just a short drive to Empire, Lake Michigan beaches, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. A perc test is already on file, giving you a head start on making your vision a reality. If you’ve been dreaming of space, privacy, and that true Northern Michigan feel, this is it!

3695 W Timber Lane, Empire
$79,900
1945128 MLS ⋅ Timber View Ridge BLDG.
Nestled within a quiet wooded neighborhood off M-77 in Empire, this beautiful parcel offers a peaceful Northern Michigan setting where life naturally slows down. Surrounded by mature trees and a blend of wooded privacy and open space, the property feels calm, natural, and connected to the landscape from the moment you arrive. Sunlight filters through the trees, the setting is quiet and refreshing, and the atmosphere captures the relaxed character that makes this area so desirable. The neighborhood features tree-lined roads, large wooded parcels, and a peaceful setting that feels tucked away while still remaining close to everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Dunes Golf Course is nearby, and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, scenic hiking trails, and the charm of downtown Empire are all just minutes away. Traverse City is also an easy drive, offering convenient access to wineries, shopping, restaurants, and year-round entertainment before returning home to the quieter pace of the woods. The HOA maintains the private roads within the community, helping preserve the neighborhood’s well-kept feel and providing easy year-round access. Whether you’re looking to build a year-round residence or a Northern Michigan getaway, this property offers a setting that feels peaceful, connected, and easy to fall in love with.

57 S Hermies Pass, Empire
$149,900
1945106 MLS ⋅ The Timbers BLDG.
Welcome to this beautiful property in Leelanau County, offering a peaceful blend of mature evergreens, open space, and privacy in a quiet natural setting. The front portion of the property is heavily wooded with towering pines that create a serene atmosphere and natural privacy from the moment you arrive. Toward the back, the landscape opens into a spacious grassy clearing, providing a wonderful balance of wooded surroundings and usable open space that’s ideal for a future home or getaway. It’s easy to imagine building here, tucked among the trees with room to enjoy quiet mornings, evenings around the bonfire, and the beauty of Northern Michigan in every season. Located within the Glen Lake School District, the property is just minutes from Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan beaches, golf courses, hiking trails, and scenic drives along M-22. Traverse City is only about 30 minutes away, offering convenient access to dining, shopping, wineries, and year-round entertainment throughout the Grand Traverse region. Whether you enjoy boating on Lake Michigan, afternoons on the golf course, or exploring nearby communities like Glen Arbor, this location places you close to everything people love about Leelanau County while still feeling peaceful and surrounded by nature. With its wooded setting, open clearing, and proximity to some of Northern Michigan’s best recreation, this property offers a setting that feels both relaxing and full of possibility.

000 W Timber Lane, Empire
$69,000
1945085 MLS ⋅ Timber View Ridge BLDG.
Privacy and nature abound in this one of a kind wooded parcel located in the beautiful development of Timber View Ridge. Mature hardwoods and a gentle rolling topography allow for multiple options, with country side views and walkout opportunities when building your Up North dream home. A driveway has already been cut into the parcel making it easily accessible and vacant land to the East allow for additional privacy. Located on the southern side of Leelanau County in the Glen Lake School District, this slice of heaven is just minutes from Empire, Glen Arbor, numerous beautiful beaches and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Located just off of M72, you can easily commute to Traverse City for shopping, pleasure, or work. This parcel is not like the other lots that have sold over the years in this development. Come and explore this slice of heaven and begin dreaming of all the possibilities!

0015 S Mistys Trail, Empire
$1,399,000
1944910 MLS ⋅ Wells Creek Ranch (Wt) BLDG.
Wells Creek Ranch is 125.2 acres of mixed hardwood forest, rolling terrain, and living water in the heart of Leelanau County. Wells Creek traverses the property north to south, connecting to Wells Lake on the adjacent parcel — providing year-round water, strong wildlife habitat, and a natural feature rarely found at this price point. The property sits adjacent to the 45,000+ acre Traverse City Forest Management parcel along Beeman Road, ensuring the wild, undeveloped character of the surrounding landscape is permanent. All splits available. Electric access from South Gilbert Lake Road. Located just south of M-72 and South Gilbert Lake Road — minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau wine country, and the resort communities of Glen Arbor and Empire. On a very special not for the outdoor enthusiast, 00 W. Beeman Road sits at the very western doorstep of one of Michigan's most celebrated long-distance trail experiences. The Shore-to-Shore Trail stretches across the state, beginning near Empire on Lake Michigan and ending at Au Sable on Lake Huron — passing through forests, beneath I-75 north of Grayling, and following the historic Au Sable River. The full system spans 420 miles, open to both hikers and horseback riders, with additional northern and southern spur trails extending the network further.

00 W Beeman Road, Empire
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