"A step back in time".....Properties like this are few and far between! This classic cottage on Little Glen Lakes south shore has incredible charm inside and out, with board and batton siding, flagstone patio and walkways, lush perennial gardens, cut stone chimney and fire place, wide Ponderosa pine paneling, built-in book cases and cabinetry, a lovely screened in porch, vintage fixtures, and so much more! The first owners originally built what was a bunk house/cabin in 1938, added a summer kitchen, porch, and bathroom, followed by a two story west addition in 1947, to accommodate 3 bedroom, two bathrooms, family room, all in keeping with the original architectural style. Having changed hands as "recently" as 1968, the estate of the second owners have decided to offer this unique property to it's third successor stewards. Might this be your legacy property? Three waterfront parcels that total just under 6 acres are included with 181' of frontage with views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the westerly vacant lot is 82.5' by 1000 deep, the cottage and garage occupy the middle and eastern portion. Exceptional vintage furnishings are included, as well the dock, hoist, and pontoon boat. With immediate possession granted at closing, bring some provisions, the family and settle in for the second half of the summer and begin to write your Little Glen story.
Accepting backups
Price cut: $150K (9/19)
$3,350,000
7822 W Welch Rd, Empire, MI 49630
3beds
3,064sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5.69 Acres Lot
$3,118,900 Zestimate®
$1,093/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vintage fixturesLush perennial gardensLovely screened in porchFlagstone patio and walkwaysBoard and batton sidingWaterfront parcelsWide ponderosa pine paneling
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 04, 2025 at 07:23am
Listed by:
Robert Serbin 231-633-8695,
Serbin Real Estate 231-334-2758
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1935414
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 318.08
- Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 301.74
- Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 388.72
- Dimensions: 22.6 x 17.2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Width: 19.4
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 386.4
- Dimensions: 21 x 18.4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Length: 29.5
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Den/Study, Beamed Ceilings, Paneling, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,064
- Total interior livable area: 3,064 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,064
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Circular Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Garden, Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Available for Purchase, Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Little Glen Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 181
Lot
- Size: 5.69 Acres
- Dimensions: 181 x 1006 x 265 x 791 x 83
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4500500405200
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,093/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $858,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,928
- Price range: $3.4M - $3.4M
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 174 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$3,118,900
$2.96M - $3.27M
$2,958/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $3,350,000-4.3%$1,093/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1935414 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000$1,142/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1935414 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,928 +2% | $429,000 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $1,890 -0.8% | $394,200 +12.9% |
| 2022 | $1,906 +0.5% | $349,100 +30.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$19,929/mo
Principal & interest
$16802
Property taxes
$1954
Home insurance
$1173
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 4.6 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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