What if the most desirable venue in Empire is simply waiting to be reimagined? Situated on over 3 acres in the heart of downtown Empire — walking distance to Empire Beach, local shops, and restaurants — this rare offering combines scale, flexibility, and location in a way that is nearly impossible to replicate. The expansive main residence features multiple gathering spaces, two fireplaces, a Viking professional double oven cooktop, a natural light-filled three-season room, and a private office with custom cherry built-ins from floor to ceiling. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms — three with private ensuite baths, including two primary suites. A finished third-level attic spans the length of the home, providing additional flexible space and storage.Outdoor amenities further expand the possibilities. The in-ground pool is complemented by three accessory buildings: a 28x16 pool house with architectural character and an unfinished second level, a 40x24 garden house/workshop with 14 ft ceilings, drive-in garage door, and 240-volt service, and a 24x12 pond house with electricity powering the pond and irrigation systems. Included in the sale is a separate high-visibility corner parcel at M-22 and M-72, also zoned residential/commercial, offering exceptional exposure and long-term income potential. With mixed-use zoning in place (buyer to verify intended use with the Village of Empire), the framework exists for a boutique hospitality concept, destination retreat, live/work compound, or event-based venture. Moments from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake, and a direct route to Traverse City, properties with this scale, zoning flexibility, and positioning rarely become available in Empire. This is more than a home. It is an opportunity to create something iconic.
For sale
$1,325,000
11801 S Lacore Rd, Empire, MI 49630
4beds
4,186sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
3.03 Acres Lot
$1,279,900 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
In-ground poolMultiple gathering spacesExpansive main residenceTwo primary suitesNatural light-filled three-season roomTwo fireplacesFour bedrooms
- 29 days |
- 4,118 |
- 99 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 05:04pm
Listed by:
Weston Buchan Cell:231-590-4355,
REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1942540
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 179.08
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 12.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196.8
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160.6
- Dimensions: 11 x 14.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 123.6
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 578.56
- Dimensions: 22.6 x 25.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 181.25
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 488.25
- Dimensions: 27.9 x 17.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Freezer, Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Solarium/Sun Room, Loft, Solid Surface Counters, Den/Study, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s), Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,186
- Total interior livable area: 4,186 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,186
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Covered Entrance, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Patio & porch: Multi-Level Decking, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 3.03 Acres
- Dimensions: 330 x 399.40
- Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building(s), Shed(s), Other, Workshop, Second Garage
- Parcel number: 041719016+041719017
- Zoning description: Residential,Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
- Major remodel year: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Village of Empire
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $292,008
- Annual tax amount: $4,107
- Price range: $1.3M - $1.3M
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Estimated market value
$1,279,900
$1.22M - $1.34M
$3,916/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000$317/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1942540 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,107 +2% | $443,100 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $4,026 -1.5% | $392,300 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $4,089 +1.2% | $335,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $4,040 +118.6% | $316,400 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $1,849 | $269,600 +1.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $264,600 +22.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $215,800 +15.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $187,500 -0.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $188,800 -1.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $192,300 -11.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $216,600 +1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $213,900 -1% |
| 2012 | -- | $216,000 -11.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $244,400 +5% |
| 2010 | -- | $232,700 |
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Est. payment
$7,606/mo
Principal & interest
$6833
Property taxes
$773
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Glen Lake Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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