Leelanau Land for Sale

Leelanau Land for Sale

Welcome to Leelanau County, Michigan, a hidden gem nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and charming small towns, Leelanau County is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With rolling hills, lush vineyards, and pristine beaches, this region offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life.

As you explore the enchanting towns of Leland, Suttons Bay, and Northport, you’ll discover a rich tapestry of local culture, from delightful boutiques and art galleries to award-winning wineries and farm-to-table dining experiences. The county is celebrated for its stunning sunsets and scenic drives, making it a perfect destination for relaxation and adventure.

For those seeking a slice of this idyllic paradise, we are excited to present a range of land for sale in Leelanau County. Whether you envision building your dream home, a cozy cottage, or a vacation retreat, the available parcels offer diverse options to suit your vision. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of nature, with the crystal-clear waters of Lake Michigan just a stone’s throw away.

With a strong sense of community and an abundance of recreational opportunities, including hiking, boating, and fishing, Leelanau County is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this enchanting region. Explore our listings today and take the first step toward making your dreams a reality in Leelanau County!

Newest Leelanau Land for Sale

$35,000
1950368 MLS ⋅ Cherry Home Subdivision BLDG.
Discover your opportunity to build your Up North dream in beautiful Northport! This wooded 0.21-acre lot is located within Cherry Homes Shores and offers a peaceful setting for your future forever home or vacation getaway. Enjoy the benefits of association ownership, including access to a private shared beach and common areas, along with convenient access to the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Lake Michigan. Whether you're dreaming of a year-round retreat or a seasonal escape, this property offers the perfect opportunity to create your own Northern Michigan haven.

N Knollwood Drive, Northport
$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
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
$149,900
1950115 MLS ⋅ The Timbers BLDG.
This is one of the most affordable five-acre parcels currently available in all of Leelanau County, offering an incredible opportunity to own your own piece of Northern Michigan. From the moment you arrive, towering pines and mature evergreens create a peaceful atmosphere and natural privacy. Toward the back of the property, the woods open into a spacious grassy clearing—providing an ideal setting for a future home, Up North getaway, or private retreat. Imagine building among the trees with plenty of room to enjoy quiet mornings, evenings around the bonfire, and the beauty of every Northern Michigan season. Located within the Glen Lake Community Schools district, the property is just minutes from Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan beaches, golf courses, hiking trails, and the scenic M-22 corridor. Downtown Traverse City is approximately 30 minutes away, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, wineries, and year-round entertainment. Whether you enjoy boating, golfing, hiking, or exploring nearby communities such as Glen Arbor and Empire, this location keeps you close to everything people love about Leelanau County while still offering the peace and privacy of a natural setting.

0000 W Timber Lane, Empire
$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
$74,900
1949995 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
$689,900
1949948 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
Discover a rare opportunity to build your dream lake house on 2.53 acres with 264 feet of private frontage on South Lake Leelanau. Enjoy the unique ability to walk to nearby restaurants, wineries, coffee shop, grocery store, and post office, making everyday conveniences and local amenities just minutes from your doorstep. A protected wetland area lies between the proposed building site and the waterfront, creating a beautiful natural buffer, preserving the peaceful character of the property, and providing private bird sanctuary. A future boardwalk will provide convenient access across the wetlands to the water, offering a scenic connection to the shoreline while maintaining the integrity of the natural landscape. The seller has one potential home design drawn up, providing a great starting point for the next owner, while still allowing the flexibility to explore other building options. Whether you're envisioning a year-round residence or a Northern Michigan getaway, this property offers an incredible opportunity to create something truly special on South Lake Leelanau. Perc test completed.

509 S Lake Shore Drive, Lake Leelanau
$995,000
1949931 MLS ⋅ Leland River Lots BLDG.
Charm and convenience of Leland living with this unique property offering 42 feet of private frontage on the Leland River, located directly across the road. Enjoy easy access to the river for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply taking in the peaceful waterfront setting. Just a short walk to all that Leland has to offer, including historic Fishtown, local restaurants, shops, galleries, and Lake Michigan beaches. This property provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy the best of Leelanau County—waterfront access, walkability, and the vibrant character of Leland all in one location. Dock is included.

Unit 3 S Chandler Street, Leland
$67,500
1949928 MLS ⋅ Empire Hills BLDG.
Set in the Village of Empire, this ½-acre buildable lot puts you right where you want to be; close to everything that makes this area special, without feeling crowded. Located at 11789 S Roen Dr, you’re just minutes from Lake Michigan’s shoreline, local shops, and great spots to eat. The lot offers a clean slate with the space and flexibility to bring your vision to life, whether you're planning now or thinking ahead. Opportunities like this, location, size, and value all lining up, don’t come around often in Empire. If you’ve been waiting for the right piece of land in a prime Northern Michigan, Leelanau county setting, this one’s worth a closer look.

11789 S Roen Drive, Empire
$66,900
1949919 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!

15 S Mistys Trail, Empire
$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
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