Fritz Rd, Empire, MI 49630
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OFF MARKET

Fritz Rd
Empire, MI 49630

    (on 172 acres)

    Local Information

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    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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    Home Highlights

    Property Type
    Lot/Land
    Lot Size
    172 acres

    About this House

    172 acres in Leelanau County with 2,200 feet of private water frontage, comprised of 3 parcels of gorgeous, wooded countryside. The property has water frontage on three inland lakes including 200' on Armstrong Lake, 1000' on Gilbert Lake, and 1000' on Wells Lake. Private, serene, and beautiful, this is a nature enthusiast's paradise or a visionary's dream - dappled with mature hardwoods, evergreens, and covered in sprawling fields that are high and dry with areas of lowland. Situated off of M-72 West with approx 1000' of road frontage on S Fritz Road with 200' of it maintained year-round, you will be only 7 miles east of Empire and a quick drive away from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. This is perfect for a family compound, development, hunting, farming, or an Up-North retreat. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
    Fritz Rd, Empire, MI 49630 is a lot/land. It last sold for $1,065,000 on Dec 1, 2022 (15% below the $1,250,000 asking price). It is currently off market.

    Home Details for Fritz Rd

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available
    View
    Has a ViewView: Countryside View, Water

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    No Private Pool
    Parking & Garage
    No Garage
    Frontage
    WaterfrontWaterfront: Inland Lake, Vegetation to Water Edge, Private LakeFrontage Type: WaterfrontRoad Frontage: SeasonalResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road, SharedRoad Surface Type: GravelOn Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Private Sewer, NoneWater Body: Armstrong Lake
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: 2200Allowed to Raise Horses

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 297

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    Does Not Include Home Warranty
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 00703000700, 00600 &10

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $1,250,000Price Range: $1,065,000 - $1,250,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Thu Dec 01 2022Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Sold In House

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: EmpireCommunity: metes & bounds
    School Information
    Elementary School District: Glen Lake Community SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Glen Lake Community SchoolsHigh School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

    Community

    Community Features: None

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 172 Acres

    Offer

    Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, Cash

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 1896701Water View: WaterAttribution Contact: 231-929-7985

    Additional Information

    None
    Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
    Listed by Mark Hagan, (231) 929-7985
    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver, (231) 922-2350
    Bought with: Mark Hagan, (231) 929-7985, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver, (231) 922-2350
    Source: NGLRMLS, MLS#1896701

    Price History for Fritz Rd

    DatePriceEventSource
    12/01/2022$1,065,000Sold
    NGLRMLS #1896701
    08/29/2022$1,250,000PriceChange
    NGLRMLS #1896701
    02/07/2022$1,500,000Listed For SaleNGLRMLS #1896701

    Market trends in Empire

    Last updated June 2026
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    Comparable Sales for Fritz Rd

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    2845 W Armstrong Lake Trl, Empire, MI
    0.55
    Lot/Land
    $430,000
    10/30/25
    -
    -
    Parcel 12 Karnes Rd, Glen Arbor, MI
    1.91
    Lot/Land
    $295,000
    08/19/25
    -
    -
    PARCEL Four Karnes Rd, Glen Arbor, MI
    1.93
    Lot/Land
    $282,000
    08/29/25
    -
    -
    S Honeybee Rd #B, Empire, MI
    2.31
    Lot/Land
    $167,500
    08/21/25
    -
    -
    W Beech Bark Trl #22, Maple City, MI
    2.57
    Lot/Land
    $95,000
    02/10/26
    -
    -
    5512 W Timber Wolf Ct, Empire, MI
    2.66
    Lot/Land
    $255,000
    11/14/25
    -
    -
    Alvinas Trl #A, Lake Ann, MI
    2.96
    Lot/Land
    $300,000
    12/05/25
    -
    -
    5 W Timberview Trl, Empire, MI
    2.77
    Lot/Land
    $56,000
    04/03/26
    -
    -
    S Hermies Pass, Empire, MI
    3.01
    Lot/Land
    $65,000
    10/27/25
    -
    -
    3698 W Glen Lake Highlands Dr, Maple City, MI
    3.39
    Lot/Land
    $239,000
    07/30/26
    -
    -

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    What Locals Say about Empire

    At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 100 % Say parking is easy

    • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 100 % Say it's quiet

    • 100 % Say car is needed

    • 83 % Say there's wildlife

    • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 80 % Say there are community events

    • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 57 % Say kids play outside

    • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 17 % Say there are sidewalks

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    • J Jacobsen
      "Love Empire would never move any more easy walks to state and national parks plus Lake Michigan is right around the corner "
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      "Lots of public beaches for your dogs. Also, lots of dog parks. Downtown is super dog friendly as well."
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      "A lovely town with a remarkable beach and geography."
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