Lake Leelanau Land for Sale

Lake Leelanau Land for Sale

Welcome to the enchanting Lake Leelanau, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Michigan’s Leelanau County. Known for its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere, this picturesque village is the perfect escape for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle or a seasonal retreat. With its crystal-clear waters, lush landscapes, and charming local community, Lake Leelanau offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm.

The lake itself is a haven for water enthusiasts, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. Surrounded by rolling hills and vibrant vineyards, residents can enjoy breathtaking views and the rich tapestry of nature throughout the seasons. The area is also renowned for its wineries, farmers’ markets, and local festivals, adding to the vibrant cultural scene that makes Lake Leelanau so special.

For those looking to invest in this idyllic locale, we have an array of stunning land for sale. Whether you envision building your dream home, a cozy cottage, or a vacation getaway, the available parcels offer a perfect canvas to bring your vision to life. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of nature and breathtaking sunrises over the lake, all while being part of a friendly and welcoming community.

Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Lake Leelanau, where every day feels like a getaway. Explore our listings today and take the first step toward making your dream a reality in this enchanting corner of Michigan!

Newest Lake Leelanau Land for Sale

1948264 MLS ⋅ Eastern Heights BLDG.

Build your home on this beautiful 0.46-acre homesite offering stunning westerly views over North Lake Leelanau. Perched on an elevated setting, the property captures picturesque sunsets and panoramic lake vistas, creating the perfect backdrop for your future home or vacation getaway. Accessed via N Hareld Dr., you'll enjoy a peaceful setting with the privacy and tranquility that make Leelanau County so desirable. Property includes lots 30 & 31, Eastern Heights.

Lot 30 & 31 N Lake Leelanau Drive, Lake Leelanau

1948263 MLS ⋅ Eastern Heights BLDG.

Build your home on this beautiful 0.46-acre homesite offering stunning westerly views over North Lake Leelanau. Perched on an elevated setting, the property captures picturesque sunsets and panoramic lake vistas, creating the perfect backdrop for your future home or vacation getaway. Accessed via N Hareld Dr., you'll enjoy a peaceful setting with the privacy and tranquility that make Leelanau County so desirable. Property includes lots 28 & 29, Eastern Heights.

Lot 28 & 29 N Lake Leelanau Drive, Lake Leelanau

1948037 MLS ⋅ Sunset Shores Subdivision BLDG.

Create your dream home on this exceptional 0.70-acre waterfront parcel offering 100 feet of private frontage on the crystal-clear waters of North Lake Leelanau. Perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking westerly sunset views, the property features a cleared building envelope, allowing you to begin planning your new home immediately. A septic approval for a pump-and-haul system is already in place, adding to the property's readiness for development. Enjoy the tranquility of lakefront living while being just minutes from the charming villages, wineries, restaurants, and recreational opportunities that make Leelanau County one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after destinations. Whether you're envisioning a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, this is a rare opportunity to build on one of the region's most desirable inland lakes.

N Sunset Shores Drive, Lake Leelanau

1947797 MLS ⋅ Bay Hill BLDG.

Some homes are built around a floor plan, and others begin with a view. This homesite in Bay Hill gives you the opportunity to create a home designed around one of Northern Michigan's most beautiful backdrops, with breathtaking four-season views overlooking Lake Leelanau. Gently level and bordered by mature hardwoods along the western edge, the property offers an ideal setting for designing a custom home that embraces both privacy and the surrounding scenery. Whether you envision walls of windows welcoming the morning sun, a spacious deck for entertaining, or simply a place where your home reflects your own style instead of someone else's, this property provides the canvas to bring that vision to life. Tucked between the villages of Lake Leelanau and historic Leland, just off iconic M-22, you'll enjoy easy access to Fishtown, Lake Michigan beaches, wineries, championship golf, restaurants, and the everyday charm that makes Leelanau County such a special place to call home. Bay Hill is one of the area's most sought-after communities, known for its beautifully maintained homes, underground utilities, and more than 50 acres of shared green space that preserve the natural beauty of the neighborhood. Association amenities also include snow removal and wastewater maintenance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying life Up North and less time worrying about maintenance. If you've been searching for the right location to build your Northern Michigan dream home, this is an opportunity that combines exceptional views, a desirable community, and a lifestyle that will be enjoyed for years to come.

00 E Water View Drive, Lake Leelanau

1947698 MLS ⋅ Twin Pine Holding Trust BLDG.

Tucked into the heart of Leelanau County, this 3.28-acre parcel puts you right in the middle of the good stuff. Centerville Boat Launch is just down the road, giving you easy access to Lake Leelanau for boating, fishing, or heading north toward Leland by water. From here, you are minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, M-22, wineries, beaches, farm stands, and the kind of back road drives that make people fall hard for Northern Michigan. The setting offers space, privacy, and a beautiful natural backdrop without feeling tucked away from everything. Build the year-round home, Up North getaway, or future escape plan you keep casually mentioning like it is not already fully formed in your head. Leelanau County does not make it easy to choose a favorite spot, but this one makes a pretty strong argument.

6244 E Pine Knobb Drive, Lake Leelanau

1946513 MLS ⋅ Bay Hill BLDG.

This corner lot is located in the highly sought-after Bay Hill subdivision. Conveniently located between the charming villages of Leland and Lake Leelanau. Thoughtful building and architectural restrictions have preserved the character of this desirable north Michigan community. Enjoy seasonal water views. Underground electric, natural gas, and cable available. Community septic system. Short-term rentals prohibited, maintaining the quiet residential character. Ideal for a year-round home or seasonal up-north retreat. 4 corners are staked. Enjoy close proximity to Leland’s historic Fishtown, waterfront recreation, dining, and shopping. Build your northern Michigan dream home on this exceptional lot and enjoy the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and natural beauty!

E Water View Drive, Lake Leelanau

1946488 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

Discover the possibilities on this exceptional 55-acre parcel ideally situated between Lake Leelanau and Leland. Offering breathtaking views of both Lake Michigan and North Lake Leelanau, this unique property combines rolling countryside with some of the area's most sought-after scenery. A diverse landscape features a blend of productive tillable acreage and mature hardwoods, providing endless opportunities for farming, recreation, hunting, or creating a private estate. Enjoy the peaceful setting while remaining just minutes from the shops, restaurants, beaches, and attractions of Lake Leelanau and Leland. A rare opportunity to own a large tract of land in the heart of Leelanau County. Seller also owns lot 28, Bay Hill which adjoins this parcel, Buyer may purchase the lot for an additional $125,000.

N Hoeft Road, Lake Leelanau

1946311 MLS ⋅ Bay Hill BLDG.

Bay Hill offers an opportunity to become part of the Leelanau Peninsula lifestyle, with Leland, Lake Leelanau and Suttons Bay just minutes away. Set on 0.57 acres, this homesite captures wide-open countryside views with a subtle glimpse of water, creating a peaceful backdrop for your future home. Spend your days exploring nearby beaches, boating on inland lakes, visiting award-winning wineries, browsing local shops and enjoying the region’s celebrated dining scene. From summer farmers markets and scenic bike rides to colorful autumns and quiet winter escapes, every season brings something to enjoy. Reasonable building guidelines allow flexibility to create a home that fits your vision, whether you're seeking a year-round residence or a Northern Michigan retreat. Surrounded by attractive homes and located within the Leland School District, this property offers a chance to enjoy the natural beauty, slower pace, and welcoming character that make Leelanau County such a special place to call home.

4867 E Water View Drive, Lake Leelanau

1944781 MLS ⋅ Bay Hill BLDG.

Some people spend their lives chasing views. Here, with this one, you have the opportunity to make it your's and it's going to be incredible. Set within the prestigious Bay Hill development, this exceptional parcel presents a rare opportunity to craft your dream home, capturing unobstructed four-season views of Lake Leelanau. The gently level building site, framed by mature hardwoods, offers an ideal canvas for a custom residence, with the flexibility for architectural design that fully embraces both lake and countryside vistas. Perfectly positioned between Lake Leelanau and the charming village of Leland, just off iconic M-22, this location embodies the very essence of refined Northern Michigan living. From this setting, you are moments from pristine beaches including Good Harbor and Van’s Beach, along with celebrated wineries, renowned golf courses, exceptional dining, and charming local boutiques throughout Leland, Lake Leelanau, and nearby Suttons Bay. Whether it’s a day on the water, an afternoon on the course, or an evening savoring the region’s finest flavors, the Leelanau lifestyle unfolds effortlessly around you. Surrounded by thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes, Bay Hill is known for its understated elegance, preserved natural beauty, and cohesive sense of place. Residents enjoy underground utilities and an association wastewater system, creating both convenience and a clean, uncluttered landscape. The annual association fee includes snow removal, wastewater maintenance, and the stewardship of over 50 acres of shared natural space. Located just three miles from historic Fishtown in Leland and within easy reach of both Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau access points, this is a truly special offering defined by its setting, its views, and its potential. A rare slice of Up North, ready to be shaped into something extraordinary.

4763 E Water View Drive, Lake Leelanau

1943791 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Zoned Commercial (C-2) in Leland Township, this vacant parcel is located near the heart of Lake Leelanau and has approximately 95' of direct frontage along M204. This is a great location with fantastic visibility for anyone looking to be a part of of the exciting new growth happening in Lake Leelanau. Leland municipal sewer available here - any sewer assessment shall be assumed by the buyer. (Property lines in photographs are approximate.)

V/L W Main Street, Lake Leelanau

Build closer to the road for convenience, use the open field for pasture, barn, gardens, horses, or hobby-farm space, or tuck a home farther back into the woods for a more private setting. The value is not simply that there are multiple possible build sites; it is that different owners could reasonably prioritize different things—privacy, views, convenience, open space, recreation, or future flexibility. Seasonal Lake Leelanau views may be available from the upper portions of the property, but the greater advantage is the freedom to decide whether views, privacy, convenience, or everyday usability deserve priority. For a buyer who understands that land decisions are about more than acreage, this parcel offers the chance to create a secluded Leelanau County homestead while shaping the property over time.

00 S Schomberg Road, Lake Leelanau

1924689 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Discover your dream of lakefront living on Lake Leelanau with this exceptional property boasting 203 feet of frontage. Nestled on 1.4 acres, this double lot offers ample space to create your ideal retreat. POSITIONED JUST 40 FEET FROM THE LAKE ON THE APPROVED MDEQ BUILDING SITE, THIS PRIME LOCATION FOR YOUR FUTURE HOME promises breathtaking views and easy access to the water. A gravel drive leads to the building site, where plans did include a proposed 3 car garage and attached 3 bed 2 bath 2-story home. The plans also featured a wrap-around porch that would offer sunrise views from the front, and sunset vistas from a back patio, inviting you to savor every moment of lakeside living. Enjoy the tranquility of the wooded lowland, providing a natural barrier to road noise. Located near Lake Leelanau, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, and Traverse City. The possibilities for outdoor recreation and leisure are endless. Take the first step toward your lakeside retreat today!

1777 S Lake Shore Drive, Lake Leelanau

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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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