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Enjoy some fun East Bay views from this immaculate 2 BR 2 Bath Condo in Juniper Hills. Check out the fantastic location offering both maximum privacy and convenience close to Bay beaches and parks, the TART trail, and the Grand Traverse Resort spa, golf, shops, and restaurants. This upper end unit is found in the end building and has a great layout for social gatherings. There is a bay view from the kitchen through the dining room and wooded views from the living room through the three-season porch. Many updates include the tiled kitchen floor and backsplash, new paint palette throughout, plus an updated primary bath with tiled shower, glass shower door, and Cambria counter. The living room features a cozy, woodburning, brick fireplace and large windows framing a glass door to the screened 10×12 porch, where you can catch a breeze, read a book, or entertain in a treehouse ambiance. The dining room offers another entry to the porch. A real laundry room, not a closet, offers counter space, drawers and shelves in addition to the washer and dryer. All major appliances are included. Amenities include efficient hot water baseboard heat, cable TV and internet. Your monthly maintenance fee covers heat, water, sewer, waste removal, and the usual exterior building and grounds maintenance, including snow removal. Park your vehicle and bicycles in the oversized one-car garage with an electric door opener, located just steps from the door. And, don’t worry, the usual pet is allowed.

Waterfront 3 BR, 2 BA home with 100 ft private frontage on all-sports Big Platte Lake near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Benzie County. Sweeping views across the entire lake from this quiet setting off the main road. Hard sandy-bottom lakefront with seawall and concrete ramp. Year-round home is turnkey with furnishings and features a lakeside sunroom, all new windows, new kitchen and appliances, and new maintenance free Trek decking. The living room cathedral ceiling rises above a fireplace with a WIFI controlled Majestic furnace insert for whole house heat upon demand. An upstairs loft lends bonus sleeping space. Refresh the interior with your personal touches. The 2-car, insulated, attached garage has a kitchen for summer get-togethers. Store the boats and yard equipment in the detached garage. Nice level front and back yards for recreation. Big Platte Lake is known for boating, swimming and fishing. Kayak down the Platte River to Lake Michigan from here.

An outdoor enthusiast’s and tinkerer’s dream! This 30×40 pole building is finished inside, a well and septic are installed, and a full camper hookup is available at this 2-acre property along the Benzie-Manistee snowmobile/ATV trail. New metal roof 2025. The insulated, paneled and heated 29×28 shop area is brightly lit and includes an exhaust fan for ventilation and a new 7500 BTU furnace. There is room for taller projects and vehicles, with 12 ft side walls and a 10 ft door with opener. A 14×8 heated, carpeted office area could double as a bunk room, and the bathroom includes a shower. No need to rough it if you are camping or spend time at the laundromat. There is a washer/dryer hookup in the 11×9 utility room with a utility sink. Stash your gear in the extra storage located above this area. Easy access to M-115 and just minutes to Crystal Mountain resort for golf and skiing. Close to the Betsie River for fishing and kayaking and near hundreds of acres of state land. * Seller in the process of having a new metal roof installed!!*

Rolling and wooded 20 acres near Beulah. Access off Eldridge Rd and Case Rd. Borders on the cold creek. Great hunting property or a potential spot for a getaway cabin.

Beautiful view of Crystal Lake from this updated 4 BR home surrounded by a lush lawn and exceptional landscaping on 1.8 acres. Plenty of room here to invite guests, who will love the inground pool and the golf course just down the street. First of the homes many features is a new gourmet kitchen with granite counters, cooking island, and walk in pantry with skylight. A spectacular dining nook with vaulted ceiling is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows with views of nature. A separate dining area beside the kitchen can seat everyone. Lake and hilltop countryside views accentuate the living room with a cozy natural fireplace, built-in shelves, dry bar and doors lead out to the large deck to enjoy the sight of blue water and the green golf course. Main floor has not 1 but 2 bedroom suites, one with a lake view from your bed and custom private bath with double sinks and a looong walk-in closet. A 3rd BR includes an attractive office or library nook with window. Finished LL has a large 4th BR, craft room, game room, a sauna, and a spacious family room with tray ceiling, more built-ins and walkout access to the inground pool. Throughout the home are wood floors, recessed lighting, vaulted-ceiling accents and ceiling fans. Put your extra vehicle in the attached, finished, oversized garage. Whole house generator ensures power no matter what, and an extra storage area is ready for your equip. or gear. Walk or take your own cart down the street to the Crystal Lake Golf Club serving food and drink. Close to Beulah, Crystal Lake beaches and marinas. A short drive to Lake Michigan, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Crystal Mountain.

Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 Bath ranch home near Beulah. Completely updated over the years including flooring, windows, roof, water heater and furnace. The kitchen, dining and large mudroom with laundry have tiled floors. The living room features a wood floor. One level living with everything on the main floor. A full basement for future living space and storage. Attached garage and additional storage in the 12 x 24 barn Beautifully landscaped with flowering trees and looking good all summer with recently installed underground irrigation. Drink your coffee on the covered front porch and enjoy grilling out on the back deck. Back yard views of the woods for a feel of privacy. Additional vacant lot next door available for $49,900 and 20 acres of woods behind for $149,900. Close to all the fun in Beulah including bike trails, beaches, shops, breweries, and good eats. Close to Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches and lots of great golf courses.

Nestled in 5 acres of pines is a private setting for this well constructed home needing to be finished. Construction started in 2007 with quality Materials such as tongue and grove pine on walls and ceilings. Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures, faucets, door hands and ceiling fans. Kitchen and bathrooms feature custom made Amish cabinets and slate tile floors. Main level is living room with Antique wood burning pot belly stove, kitchen and dining, bedroom and full bath. This level is finished except for living room and bedroom flooring and some trim. Upper level has 3 BR and 2 bath with bonus room over the garage It has framing, insulation, most exterior walls tongue and groove wood, plumbing and wiring in place. Primary bath is finished. Some materials on site. Well & septic are in. Could live on site and finish it up. Has furnace & water heater. Attached garage is insulated and has washer and dryer. Selling as-is with furnishings. Great location near the Betsie River, Crystal Mountain for golf and skiing, Betsie Valley Bike trail, snowmobile trails and thousands of acres of state land and trails.

Uniquely beautiful ranch-style home is in the historic waterfront Village of Empire, Michigan. This 3 bedroom retreat is move-in ready and located just blocks from a Lake Michigan sandy beach, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Completely remodeled inside. Convenient main-floor living includes a freshly painted kitchen with new marble tile floor, the living room features beautiful Brazilian cherry wood floors. 3 bedrooms have all new oak wood floors. The main bath has a new custom tile surround and both baths have new fixtures and marble tile floors. Sit on the deck and relax in the backyard. Village amenities include municipal water and natural gas, and the home also has Spectrum highspeed internet. On a full basement for good storage, laundry and future living space. New windows, wiring & electric panel. Oversized garage is attached by a breezeway. Endless walking is available beyond the backyard where 11 acres of village park give way to 87 acres of Leelanau Conservancy property. Seniors especially love the village’s new pickleball court, golf is just 4 miles away and Crystal Mountain skiing is a 35-minute drive. This is a recreational paradise with Lake Michigan beaches and nearby Bar lakes. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for hiking and bicycling begins in Empire and heads north to Good Harbor Bay. More info atEmpireChamber.com or nps.gov/slbe.

This lovingly maintained Empire Centennial Farm includes 127 feet of private frontage, with dock and boathouse, on South Bar Lake and rests on two acres. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan is blocks away. Master carpenter Burr Getman, who constructed the D.H. Day barn and several area homes, was the original builder of this two-story, three-bedroom farmhouse and two-story 17’x24’ carriage house. Completely renovated in 2024 with new metal roofs, siding, furnace and windows. Inside features all new flooring, walls, insulation, bathrooms (including a Finnish steam shower), and custom blinds. Also the addition of mini splits for cooling in the summer. Enjoy evenings in the 3 season 22’x15’ sunporch. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and built-in entertainment center and bookcases. Kitchen highlights include cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, a snack bar and built-in desk, and a doorway to the new expansive deck with lake views. A fully equipped cottage apartment with attached garage was also updated in 2024 which includes adding a mini split for heating & cooling. The cedar-shake boathouse offers additional sleeping quarters. The grounds include many species of native plants, trees and shrubs. Among them are a forest of pine, cedar, balsam, cherry and birch. A meadow offers horseshoe pits, a natural area for badminton, apple trees, raspberries, grapes. Empire village amenities include parks, beaches, restaurants, and shops.

This is the perfect spot for someone with a home-based business, a collector of big toys, or an artist or skilled craftsperson needing workshop, storage and office space. Located along M-115, in the shadow of Crystal Mountain Resort, this 1.87 acres is wooded and open and offers many possibilities. Included in this package are a unique three-bedroom, two-bath home with a detached 24×14 garage, an insulated 16×12 office with a 4-ft covered porch, a 40×30 pole barn formerly used as a shop, and a 32×24 metal hut with a concrete floor installed in 2020. All buildings are accessed from the highway by a circular drive. The 18-sided home is in good condition and includes a 2014 roof and 2017 well. The bedrooms are spacious, and the kitchen has a retro-fifties vibe with red countertops and clean cabinet lines. Your cook will appreciate the plentiful counter space and cabinet storage, plus the added bonus of a two-person breakfast bar. Updates to the interior include the main bathroom, living room windows and walls, and hallway flooring. The primary bedroom includes a private bathroom, and the utility room offers a washer and dryer. Put your personal touches on further updates. The landscaped yard has underground irrigation, which includes the garden area. Nearby Crystal Mountain offers golfing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dining, special events, an art park with summer concerts, and a sports shop and general store. Launch your kayak and cast your fishing line in the Betsie River, also close by. Lake Michigan beaches and the charming communities of Benzonia, Beulah and Frankfort are a short drive away.