Benzie Land for Sale

Benzie Land for Sale

Welcome to Benzie County, Michigan – a hidden gem nestled between the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan and the serene beauty of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Known for its picturesque landscapes, charming small towns, and outdoor recreational opportunities, Benzie County is the perfect place to find your dream land for sale.

Benzie County boasts a diverse range of natural attractions, from lush forests and rolling hills to pristine lakes and rivers. With over 100 miles of shoreline, residents and visitors alike can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating in crystal-clear waters. The county is also home to numerous hiking and biking trails, making it an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.

The quaint towns of Beulah, Crystal Lake, and Benzonia each offer a unique blend of local shops, restaurants, and community events that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a vibrant community, Benzie County has something for everyone.

Investing in land for sale in Benzie County means embracing a lifestyle rich in natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views, exploring nearby state parks, or simply enjoying the tranquility of your own piece of paradise. With a variety of parcels available, whether you’re seeking a wooded lot, waterfront property, or a spacious acreage, the possibilities are endless.

Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of this enchanting county. Explore our listings today and start your journey towards a life filled with the charm and beauty of Benzie County, Michigan!

Newest Benzie Land for Sale

1948424 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

Discover a rare 38.3-acre retreat in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore, offering open acreage, productive plantings, mature forest, and ready-to-use improvements. Previously developed as a permaculture farm using organic inputs, the property features more than 26 varieties of fruit and berry crops within an approximately eight-foot fenced enclosure. A substantial pole building features a covered porch, two large access doors, a full bathroom, and finished upstairs living quarters. Well, septic, natural gas, and electrical service are already in place. Ideal as a private residential getaway, recreational property, hobby farm, homestead, or continued agricultural operation, the property offers privacy, infrastructure, and room to grow. Enjoy peaceful surroundings and dark-sky views while remaining convenient to Honor, Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, area lakes and rivers, wineries, and Traverse City.

7946 Valley Road, Honor

1948186 MLS ⋅ 2nd Add Frankfort BLDG.

Discover the perfect location to build your dream home on this exceptional 1.12-acre lot within the Frankfort city limits. Ideally situated at the end of a quiet dead-end street, this cleared homesite offers both privacy and convenience, just a short walk from downtown Frankfort's charming shops, restaurants, bike path, and the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and established lilac bushes, the property provides a peaceful setting while remaining close to all the amenities that make Frankfort such a desirable place to live. City utilities, including water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, and high-speed cable internet, are available at the property. Whether you're planning a year-round residence or a seasonal getaway, this rare in-town parcel offers an outstanding opportunity to create your ideal Northern Michigan home.

1433 Main Street, Frankfort

11 Acres with mature hardwoods and rolling terrain with the opportunity to create some majestic views. The property is located 3/4 of a mile from state land and the Betsie River. Within 3 miles to Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake and a 10 mile radius to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Mountain Golf & Ski Resort and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. As well as many other local treasures that are some of the best in the Midwest. A 24' x 32' cabin has been roughed in giving you the opportunity to finish as you would like. If you are looking for acreage with privacy in an area that has everything Northern Michigan has to offer this is the one!

3475 Grace Road, Frankfort

1948001 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, recreation & convenience on this 12.12-acre wooded parcel in the heart of Northern Michigan. Surrounded by mature hardwoods with a picturesque meadow tucked among the trees, this property offers an ideal setting to build your dream home, cabin, or a weekend hunting retreat. The hard work has already been done with a survey and perc test, making it ready for your future plans. Located on a quiet, maintained road just minutes from downtown Beulah, Champion Hill golf course, Crystal Mountain, shores of Lake Michigan, the Betsie River & countless inland lakes. You'll enjoy the ideal balance of seclusion and easy access to everything Up North has to offer.

000 Zimmerman Road, Beulah

Discover an opportunity to own a 1.6 acre lot located between Frankfort and Beulah. Less than a mile from the Crystal Lake outlet and two miles from the public boat launch, this parcel offers easy access to premier boating, fishing, and water recreation. Charming shops, dining, and Lake Michigan beaches can be found just a short drive away. Whether you seek a vacation spot or year round living, this lot puts you centrally located to enjoy everything Northern Michigan has to offer!

Frankfort Highway, Frankfort

1947834 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

Discover the possibilities on this 2.5-acre parcel located on scenic Saint John's Road in Interlochen. Take a ride down this quiet country road where you will find this peaceful property located approximately 20 minutes from Traverse City's Chum's Corner. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the convenient access to nearby Green Lake, Duck Lake, and miles of recreational trails for hiking, snowmobiling, side-by-side riding, and exploring Northern Michigan's natural beauty. The property is also just minutes from the world-renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts, making it an ideal location for those who value arts, culture, and community events. Enjoy easy access to some of the area's favorite destinations, including St. Ambrose Cellars, less than 10 miles away, and beautiful Crystal Lake in downtown Beulah, approximately 15 miles away. Whether you're looking to build a year-round residence or a Northern Michigan retreat, this parcel offers a desirable balance of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Experience the lifestyle that makes Northern Michigan such a sought-after place to call home.

Saint Johns Road, Interlochen

1947738 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

This 3.15 acre parcel offers privacy, mature woods, and a building allowance that is genuinely hard to find in this area. The land is a natural mix of hardwoods and evergreens, providing year-round screening and the kind of quiet, tucked away feel that draws people to Northern Michigan in the first place. What sets this parcel apart is the ability to build a pole barn before constructing a primary home, a rare allowance in this part of Benzie County. For buyers who want to get equipment, a boat, or storage on site early, or who prefer a phased approach to building, this flexibility opens doors that most nearby parcels simply do not offer. This property sits in the northern stretch of Benzie County, close enough to the Leelanau County line that you get the best of both worlds. A short 16 mile drive puts you in downtown Traverse City for dinner or errands. Empire is even closer at 12 miles, Glen Arbor follows at 15, and Lake Ann, the nearest town of all, is just 6.5 miles from your front door. Privacy, wooded character, building flexibility, and a location this close to Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula do not come together often.

16963 Parcel B Gray Heirs Road, Lake Ann

1947737 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

This 2.84 acre parcel offers a rare head start for buyers ready to build their Northern Michigan life without waiting on construction timelines. A 24x50 pole barn is already in place, complete with well and septic installed and functional living quarters, allowing for immediate use of the property while a future home is planned or built. The parcel is metes and bounds with no HOA restrictions, giving buyers genuine flexibility in how they use and develop the land. For those who value independence and control over their own property, this is a meaningful advantage over deed-restricted or platted alternatives. This setup is well suited to buyers who want to get on their land now, whether for weekend use, seasonal living, or as a base while designing a permanent residence. The infrastructure work, often the most time consuming and costly part of a build, has already been completed. Tucked into the northern reaches of Benzie County, this property sits just a short drive from the Leelanau County border, placing it at the crossroads of some of the region's most desirable towns. Traverse City's downtown corridor is a quick 16 mile drive. Empire, with its lakeshore access and small town charm, is 12 miles out. Glen Arbor sits 15 miles away, and Lake Ann, the closest of the bunch, is only 6.5 miles down the road. Wherever the day takes you, from wine tasting to dune climbing to a quiet evening on Lake Ann, it's never far from home. For buyers looking for a turnkey foundation on unrestricted acreage in one of Northern Michigan's most desirable corridors, this is a rare find.

16963 Parcel A Gray Heirs Road, Lake Ann

1947731 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

Waterfront opportunities of this caliber are uncommon in this market. This 4.7 acre parcel on Pearl Lake offers 169+/- feet of frontage on a true all sports lake, providing genuine recreational access for boating, fishing, and swimming rather than a passive water view. The site has been thoughtfully prepared for development. A driveway is already in place, and the building site has been semi cleared, reducing both the cost and complexity of the build process. The topography supports a lower level walkout design, and the parcel's westerly orientation provides consistent sunset views over the water. Buyers also have the flexibility to build a pole barn before constructing a home, an uncommon allowance that opens the door for phased building plans, equipment and boat storage, or simply getting settled on the property ahead of a full build. Positioned in the northern portion of Benzie County, the property offers a rare combination of privacy and accessibility. Downtown Traverse City is 16 miles away. Empire is 12 miles. Glen Arbor is 15 miles. Lake Ann is just 6.5 miles, placing this parcel within easy reach of the region's dining, wine trails, and outdoor recreation, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. For buyers seeking buildable, all sports waterfront acreage near the Leelanau County line, this parcel represents a distinct opportunity in a location where comparable offerings are rarely available.

16963 Parcel C Gray Heirs Road, Lake Ann

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

1947612 MLS ⋅ Gray's Riverdale No.2 BLDG.

Beautiful buildable wooded corner lot just under a half acre in a peaceful setting. This level parcel offers an excellent site for your Up North home or getaway. Enjoy walking access to all-sports Lake Ann, nearby Platte River access, and cross-country ski and hiking trails just a block away. Conveniently located just a short drive from Traverse City, Frankfort, Crystal Mountain, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A wonderful location to enjoy all that northern Michigan has to offer.

00 Birch View Trail, Lake Ann

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

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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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