Escape to this serene 20-acre property just minutes from the village of Empire. With rolling terrain, wooded privacy, and open meadows, the land invites imagination: whether you picture a nature retreat, hobby farm, or simply a tranquil home site. Imagine morning sunlight filtering through the oaks and maples, afternoons spent exploring trails, and evenings enjoying quiet solitude under northern Michigan skies. All of this within reach of Empire’s shops, restaurants, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Key features: Multiple possible expansion or building sites (Perc test approved), 3 adorable outbuildings. Two of them are used for storage, other houses electrical panel and well infrastructure. (2) 5” wells on property new in ~2012, both with Ag permit for usage, property has irrigation system installed, condition will need to be verified, as it has not been operated for 5+ years. Electric on property for well operations, road access, Wildlife habitat, scenic views, mature trees. Exploring split possibility with Township, minimum split is 5 acres currently. Whether you’re seeking a weekend escape or full-time sanctuary, this property delivers both the canvas and the foundation for your northern Michigan dreams.
Lot/land
$460,000
13466 S Kitlinger Rd, Empire, MI 49630
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20Acres
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20 Acres Lot
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What's special
Mature treesOpen meadowsWildlife habitatRolling terrainWooded privacyScenic views
- 107 days |
- 421 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 05, 2026 at 11:17am
Listed by:
Marc Foerster 231-947-9800,
REO-TCFront-233021 231-947-9800,
Erica Foerster 210-286-8954,
REO-TCFront-233021
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1939471
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: 663 x 1331 x 662 x 1329
- Features: Sloped, Hardwoods, Previously Farmed, Cleared, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 00503200400
- Zoning description: Residential,Agricultural,Farming,Tillable,Storage Buildings,Agricultural Res,Outbuildings Allowed
- Special conditions: Estate
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Underground
- Sewer: Private Sewer, None
- Water: Private, Private Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Internet, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: NA
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $17,311
- Annual tax amount: $314
- Price range: $460K - $460K
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 107 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,1031 Exchange
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,345/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314 +2% | $89,400 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $308 -0.8% | $86,700 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $310 +0.5% | $95,700 +8.5% |
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Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 6.5 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.






