15495 E Pettengill, Empire, MI 49630
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Northland
Listed by: melanie schaub, tim schaub
Office: schaub team premier realty
MLS#:80072535
Source:MI_REALSOURCE
Price summary
- Price:$1,599,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$273.8
About this home
Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home with 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake, spanning Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this waterfront retreat is perfect for fishing from your dock, relaxing by the water and stargazing—yet conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Lake Michigan in multiple directions, including Empire to the west, Good Harbor to the north and the Traverse City area to the east. Enjoy easy access to M-22, local wineries and distilleries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor, Empire and breathtaking Empire Bluffs. Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, with Michigan’s Shore-to-Shore Trail for hiking and horseback riding and nearby snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The home features warm knotty pine ceilings, a primary suite with heated bath floor and private screened porch, lake views from all four bedrooms and surround sound throughout the home, sauna, garage and decks. A solid-cedar sauna with traditional hot rocks, separate sink and oversized rain shower creates a spa-like retreat. Multiple lakeside decks offer beautiful spaces to entertain and enjoy peaceful sunsets over private lake shared with neighbor. A detached garage features a workshop with half bath and 10' doors for cars, boats and recreational equipment. Above is a guest house ideal for family, friends or potential rental income. Driveway, detached garage and guest-house floors have radiant heat systems ready for connection to a boiler. Privacy gates serve both driveways. Main house: 4,340 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA. Detached garage/guest house: 1,500 finished sq. ft. studio with full bath plus workshop with half bath. Benzie Co.: 4.56 acres; Leelanau Co.: 7.12 acres; acreage includes a portion of Courson Lake....
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Home facts
- Year built:1999
- Subdivision & Development:N/A
- Listing ID #:80072535
- Added:22 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 11, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:2
- Dining Description:On Main Level
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, On Main Level, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Bedroom Description:Bedroom 1 on Main Level, Bedroom 2 on Upper Level, Bedroom 3 on Upper Level, Bedroom 4 on Lower Level
- Basement Description:Block, Egress/Daylight Windows, Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
- Living area:2,772 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
- Heating:Forced Air, Geothermal, Heat Pump(s), Radiant
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1999
- Building area:2,772 sq. ft.
- Lot area:11.68 Acres
- Architectural Style:Log Home
- Construction Materials:Log
- Exterior Features:Deck, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch
- Foundation Description:Block
- Levels:1 1/2 Story
Schools
- High school:Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr Hig
- Middle school:Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr Hig
- Elementary school:Glen Lake Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Private Well
- Sewer:Septic
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,599,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$273.8
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener - Owned
- Laundry features:Dryer, On Main Level, Washer
- Amenities:Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Spa/Sauna, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatment(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces:6
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