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Investors: Take a look at this rented, well-maintained duplex situated on a one-way street in downtown Frankfort. Located just blocks from the beach, these 2 BR 1 BA units include access to a clean, unfinished basement and a sunny backyard. Tenants currently use the alley parking and there is a potential spot for a garage. The 1,536 square-foot building includes separate utilities for each unit, 2 newer forced-air furnaces and air conditioning. On the west side of M-22, this quieter spot on Forest Avenue is an easy stroll to downtown amenities such as shops, eateries, the movie theater, marina and parks.

This Village of Empire 3BR, 2.5 BA is in the New Neighborhood, a walk able, “smart” community with views of forested hills in the National Park. Stroll or bicycle a few blocks to village amenities, a public Lake Michigan beach and hiking trails in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore. This delightful, bright, move-in-ready home, two-car garage and irrigated yard are in sunshine and shade. Interior features include a main floor primary suite, full basement with inside/outside access, an instant hot water system in the large kitchen, gas woodstove in the living area, wood floors in the living and dining rooms, vaulted ceilings, numerous Mission-style windows, fresh paint, A/C, a high-efficiency furnace and an EPS security system. Whole home Generac generator. Outside, you’ll find a covered front porch for relaxing with family, guests and neighbors. Or take a quiet evening/morning break inside the screened porch. A whole-house generator and newer roof keep you good-to-go in inclement weather. Enjoy the neighborhood common area and participate in the community garden. Services include city water and a common septic system. This property is in a highly desirable location super close to the National Lake shore. It is within the Glen Lake School District, which includes student sports and music programs. It’s a straight 26-mile commute to Traverse City, with all the amenities of a resort destination and year-’round city, including a vibrant nightlife.

Motivated seller offers a quiet and secluded 10 acres with rolling hardwood forest southwest of Traverse City. Find this 3 BR, 3 BA well-maintained, spacious ranch home via a circular drive bordered by a beautiful irrigated lawn & perennial gardens. The residence features a house-length deck, a patio, and an attached 2-car garage. The main floor of the home includes a bright living room with a natural stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights, and a primary bedroom suite with wood flooring and a custom tiled shower and W/D hookups in the updated bath. The main level has a guest bedroom, kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, bay window dining room with a wood floor, and an office. Walkout lower level includes a finished family room, large bedroom with a walk-in closet, convenient full bath, plus a second laundry and a (large!) storage area. Multiple updates include the roof and economical indirect hot water. An on-demand generator keeps you ready for any weather. The insulated workshop has running water and radiant in-floor heat ready to connect to your choice of heat source (wood burner or gas). A half-mile of winding walking trails lead you up and down and around the hardwoods for sightings of abundant wildlife, wild berries, spring trillium, other wildflowers, and morel mushrooms. Current internet being upgraded to high speed fiber. Thousands of state land acres offer further recreation with the nearby Betsie River is for fishing and paddling. It is an easy commute to Traverse City excitement and nightlife or to Crystal Mountain for resort skiing, dining, golfing and more.

Like to kayak and fish? Get ready to get away to this fun and spacious barndominium with shared access to the Betsie River within walking distance. The lot is 1.35 acres, enough room to build your dream home in this quiet, country location. The 50 ft. x 40 ft. building is pole construction. The uses for this space are endless. It is fully insulated and has a forced-air furnace. Inside, you’ll find a kitchen, laundry, updated bathroom and shower, lots of built-in storage and a large, cedar-lined, walk-in closet for the hunting clothes. An efficient, on-demand water heater saves energy. Three 12-foot doors with electric openers provide pull-through access for bigger toys and two service doors offer egress for the residents. A new metal roof was installed in 2018. Enjoy warm evenings lounging on the long, covered porch. Invite your camping guests — there’s also a concrete RV pad with power, sewer, gas, water & cable. There’s an additional public access and also state land on Long Road. It’s conveniently close to Crystal Mountain for resort skiing, golfing, dining plus art park hiking, birding and concerts.

5 acre recreational paradise northeast of Thompsonville. Parcel of mixed hardwoods and cedars is next to thousands of state land acres and near two rivers for kayaking and fishing. Property used for outdoor fun including hunting and is right along the snowmobile trail. Ride 100 plus miles of groomed trails from Empire in Leelanau County to Brethren in Manistee County. Older rough wooden cabin needs lots of TLC. Owner says there is an artesian well on the NW corner. The property does not perk for a conventional septic system. Being sold as a recreational property. Thompsonville village services include post office, library, eatery and bar. Catch the Betsie Valley Trail in the village for bicycling and hiking to Beulah, Elberta and Frankfort. Acreage is close to Crystal Mountain for skiing, golfing and dining. Near the Betsie River for kayaking and fishing and the Little Betsie for trout fishing.

Sweetest spot on Sleeping Bear Bay. A spectacular 137 ft. Lake Michigan sandy beach access is reached via a walking path behind this half-acre wooded lot. Across the road are Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore trails for forever privacy and hiking and biking enjoyment. Year-round rustic 3BR is your getaway until you build anew. Located a half mile west of Glen Arbor in Leelanau County, in the heart of America’s “Most Beautiful Place.” Near village amenities like shopping and dining and the gorgeous Glen lakes for swimming, boating and skiing. Just a short jaunt to Glen Haven, the Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. This area hosts stargazing parties and is known as a prime viewing area for the Northern Lights.