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11111 S Benzonia Trail

Empire, MI 49630

Name: Open House: 12pm-3pm
Start: 2025-04-19T12:00:00
End: 2025-04-19T15:00:00
Location: 11111 S Benzonia Trail

4 beds
3 baths
2,380 sqft
~4 acre lot
$260 per sqft
1980 build
– on site

Stroll into this fairytale woodland cottage surrounded by the enchanted forests, glistening lakes and quaint villages of Leelanau County. A place where treasured quiet, natural surroundings and the convenience of proximity make this spot your tranquil oasis. At home here, you’ll experience the pleasure of Big and Little Glen Lakes, Empire, Glen Arbor, Burdickville and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, all within minutes of your door and an easy twenty five minutes to Traverse City. This rare gem has been built and curated by a cherished Leelanau County artist for over 40 years. The style and finishes are the intersection of where quality materials and artistry meet. Think…oak hardwood floors…rooms flooded with natural light…the warmth and ambiance of a parlor stove…primary bedroom on the main level, two other upper bedrooms share a full bathroom, "Jack and Jill" style...a two car finished garage as an artist’s studio or maybe a workshop, and a beauteous studio apartment above. In recent years the apartment had been used as an innkeeper’s quarters for seasonal and year round rental of the main house. It certainly could be used in a variety of income configurations as well as an in-law suite, home office, writer’s and or artist’s retreat etc. or simply, a very convenient solution to host friends and family from out of town. However you are inclined, this is a place for those who love peace, relaxation and a long cold drink of “wow that’s good” water. Kick back on one of the multiple porches or balconies, take in the gardens in blossom and enjoy this special place where every hour here is golden. We are going to keep this open and available for showings until April 29th at 3pm when all offers will be due, to give those from out of area a chance to come and view this special property.

Listing courtesy of NGLRMLS / Serbin Real Estate, 231-334-2758

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 17, 2025 •

MLS# 1932430 —

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Upcoming Open Houses

Saturday, 4/19
12pm-3pm

The Building

Construction:

frame
Style:

1.5 story, cottage, in-law suite/apartment
Roof:

asphalt
Foundation:

full, block, daylight windows, stone, unfinished, entrance inside
Exterior Finish:

Wood
Eco Features:

no
SqFt:

2380

Interior

Features:

Skylights, Pantry, Island Kitchen, Mud Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Drywall
Kitchen Floor Covering:

wood
Dining Floor:

Wood
Laundry on:

Lower Floor
Laundry Floor Covering:

concrete

Financial & Terms

Terms:

Conventional, Cash

Location

Latitude:

44.8228133637121
Longitude:

-85.9978164920654

The Property

Parcel Description:

metes and bounds
Lot Dimensions:

417x417
Land Features:

Wooded-Hardwoods, Cleared, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Sloping
Acres:

4
Zoning:

Agricultural
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Deck, Countryside View, Landscaped, Garden Area, Porch, Gutters
Deeded Waterfront:

no
Water Features:

none
Road:

public maintained, blacktop
Mineral Rights:

Unknown
Price Per SqFt:

260.5

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID:

45-005-015-007-10

Beds

1st Bedroom on:

Main Floor
1st Bedroom Floor Covering:

Wood
2nd Bedroom on:

Upper Floor
2nd Bedroom Floor Covering:

carpet
3rd Bedroom on:

Upper Floor
3rd Bedroom Floor Covering:

carpet
4th Bedroom on:

Upper Floor
4th Bedroom Floor Covering:

carpet

Baths

Master Bath:

none

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace/Stove:

Gas, Stove
Heating & Cooling:

Baseboard, Heat Pump, Ductless A/C
Heating & Cooling Source:

propane, electric

Utilities

Water:

Private Well
Sewer:

Private Septic
TV Service/Internet:

Cable TV, Cable Internet

Appliances

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Ceiling Fan, Electric Water Heater, Propane Water Heater, On Demand Water Heater, Smoke Alarms(s)

Schools

School District:

Glen Lake Community Schools

The Community

Subdivision:

MI
Amenities:

None
Association Fee Includes:

None

Parking

Primary Garage:

detached, door opener, finished rooms, plumbing, concrete floors
Garage Dimensions:

26x28
Driveway:

Gravel, Circular, Easement, Shared

Extra Units

Additional Buildings:

garden/storage shed, Accessory Dwelling Unit

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$620,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,319
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$170
Utilities	$213 See report
Total	$3,702/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/14/25 Apr 14, 2025	Listed / Active	NGLRMLS	$620,000

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This house located in MI 49630 is currently for sale for $620,000. 11111 S Benzonia Trail is a 2,380 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. This house is in the attendance area of Maple City-Glen Lake Junior-Senior High School and Glen Lake Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: NGLRMLS and Serbin Real Estate.

11111 S Benzonia Trail

Empire, MI 49630