This lovingly maintained Empire Centennial Farm includes 127 feet of private frontage, with dock and boathouse, on South Bar Lake and rests on two acres. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan is blocks away. Master carpenter Burr Getman, who constructed the D.H. Day barn and several area homes, was the original builder of this two-story, three-bedroom farmhouse and two-story 17’x24’ carriage house. A complete renovation in 1993 added a master bedroom which opens to the deck, a second basement, and also architecturally enlarged the kitchen and bathroom. A beautiful 22’x15’ sunporch was added for outdoor enjoyment with indoor comfort. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and built-in entertainment center and bookcases. Kitchen highlights include cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, a snack bar and built-in desk, and a doorway to the expansive deck with lake views. A fully equipped cottage apartment with attached garage-currently used as an artist studio-was added in 2001. The cottage features a tongue and groove white cedar interior. The cedar-shake boathouse offers additional sleeping quarters. The grounds include more than 40 species of native plants, trees and shrubs catalogued by a botanist. Among them are a forest of pine, cedar, balsam, cherry and birch. A meadow offers horseshoe pits, a natural area for badminton, apple trees, raspberries, grapes and quince plus herb, vegetable and flower gardens. Empire village amenities include parks, beaches, restaurants, and shops.
Sold for $747,500
$747,500
11256 S Lacore Rd, Empire, MI 49630
3beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
2.37 Acres Lot
$960,300 Zestimate®
$521/sqft
$2,260 Estimated rent
Home value
$960,300
$912,000 - $1.01M
$2,260/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2023 at 11:26am
Listed by:
Christine Stapleton Cell:231-499-2698,
Stapleton Realty 231-326-4000
Bought with:
Christine Stapleton, 6504271071
Stapleton Realty
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1910758
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 173.46
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 11.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 151.2
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 185.6
- Dimensions: 23.2 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 262.9
- Dimensions: 23.9 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 24 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Granite Counters, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Partial,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,434
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,434
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Lake
- Body of water: South Bar Lake
- Frontage length: 127
Lot
- Size: 2.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 127 x 812 x 127 x 858
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: 4504182405000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Empire
- Subdivision: Village of Empire
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $747.5K - $747.5K
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Listing removed | $998,500$696/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $998,500-9.2%$696/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $1,100,000-4.3%$767/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $1,150,000-9.4%$802/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,270,000+69.9%$886/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,360 +2% | $365,000 +99.5% |
| 2023 | $2,314 -2.1% | $183,000 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $2,362 +1.7% | $174,800 +4.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 7.1 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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