SOLD! Empire home near Sleeping Bear Dunes

Photo of Ontario Street three bedroom home in Empire's New Neighborhood in Leelanau County. This photo shows a close up of the back of the home with three steps leading to a covered back porch with three windows facing the backyard and a screened door facing the side yard, with hostas bushes and other plants surrounding the attractive gray-and-white exterior. Photo by Christine Stapleton.SOLD! This Village of Empire 3 bedroom  3 bath home is in the New Neighborhood, a walkable, “smart” community with views of forested hills in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park.

Stroll or bicycle a few blocks to village amenities (bank, post office, restaurants, taverns and specialty shops), a public Lake Michigan beach and hiking trails in the National Lakeshore.

This delightful, bright, move-in-ready home is surrounded by a nicely landscaped yard. Three living levels—with central AC and fresh paint throughout—include the main level with a primary bedroom; a full, finished basement with a family room, full bath and high-efficiency furnace; and two more bedrooms plus a full bathroom upstairs.

The main level features wood floors and vaulted ceilings. The airy living room is anchored by the floor-to-ceiling, stone-surround gas fireplace. A brand new kitchen includes alder wood cabinets, stainless appliances and built-in shelves. The main floor bathroom features a tiled shower and glass doors.

The freshly painted exterior includes a covered front porch for relaxing with family, guests and neighbors. Or take a quiet evening/morning break on the back brick patio and enjoy the landscaping and gardens with raised beds. A whole-house generator and standing seam metal roof keep you good-to-go in inclement weather.

Park your vehicle in the attractive carport with outdoor storage. Play in the neighborhood common area and participate in the community garden. Services include city water, a common septic system, natural gas, and cable TV and internet.

This property is in a highly desirable location which is super close to the National Lakeshore. The Glen Lake School District offers student sports and music programs. From here, it’s a convenient commute to Traverse City, with all the amenities of a resort destination and year-round city, including a vibrant nightlife.

Contact Christine for details or go to the listing for more photos and info: https://cdstapleton.com/listings/11868-ontario-street-empire-mi-49630/

SOLD! Historic Morgan School near Sleeping Bear Dunes

For sale. Historic Morgan School, the former grange hall in Platte Township, Benzie County, Michigan. Only $265,000. Listed by Christine Stapleton. Stapleton Realty of Honor, Michigan.Just Listed! Wow! Historic Morgan School (with school bell!) in northern Platte Township, is close to Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just down Esch Road. Specifically, beautiful Otter Creek Beach on Lake Michigan and the park’s Platte Plains trail system that runs from here all the way to the mouth of the Platte River (near Riverside Canoes and Platte River Campground). 1,250 square feet circa 1880s building (updated in 1970) is on 1.5 country acres. Features include original wood floors and a drop ceiling, a kitchen and two half bathrooms. Most windows are updated. There’s hot water heat and a well and septic. Use your imagination! Zoned RES/AG. Listed at just $265,000.