Discover your own slice of Northern Michigan on S Lacore Road in Empire! This beautifully wooded, buildable lot offers just over an acre and 124 feet of private frontage on scenic South Bar Lake. Enjoy peaceful mornings listening to the loons, paddle across the lake by kayak or paddleboard to Empire Beach, or bike into the charming Village of Empire. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is also just a short walk or bike ride away, offering miles of scenic recreation to explore. Surrounded by nature yet close to everything, this special property is the perfect setting for your Up North retreat or year-round home.
Lot/land
$315,000
S Lacore Rd, Empire, MI 49630
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1.13Acres
Unimproved Land
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1.13 Acres Lot
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What's special
Just over an acreSurrounded by natureBeautifully wooded
- 33 days
- 775
- 35
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Autumn Haag 231-632-7278,
@properties Christie's Int'l 231-642-2363,
Jules Yates 231-642-9888,
@properties Christie's Int'l
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949211
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Exterior features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Vegetation to Water Edge, Lake, No Wake
- Body of water: South Bar Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 124
Lot
- Size: 1.13 Acres
- Dimensions: 116 x 447 x 124 x 402
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 00521301100
- Zoning description: Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, None
- Water: Private, None
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: n/a
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $38,467
- Annual tax amount: $1,317
- Price range: $315K - $315K
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
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| 8/29/2026 | Pending sale | $315,000 |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,317 +6% | $62,300 |
| 2025 | $1,243 +5.1% | $62,300 +23.9% |
| 2024 | $1,183 -1.6% | $50,300 +45.4% |
| 2023 | $1,202 -2.3% | $34,600 |
| 2022 | $1,230 -0.5% | $34,600 |
| 2021 | $1,237 +278.1% | $34,600 |
| 2020 | $327 | $34,600 |
| 2019 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2017 | -- | $34,600 -26.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $47,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $47,000 -12.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $53,900 -0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $54,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $54,100 -0.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,300 -28.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $75,700 |
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