Four acres in Leelanau County, a ranch-style layout, and a setting that gives you room to do your own thing. This 4 bed/2.5 bath home is tucked along a quiet road just off M-72 West, offering a mostly level, high-and-dry parcel with plenty of sunshine and a mature mix of trees, from blue spruce and flowering pear to evergreens and hardwoods. The west-facing deck opens to a spacious backyard with established landscaping and room to grow a serious garden. There’s also a dedicated workshop or art studio and a garden shed for extra storage. Inside, the open-concept main level features built-in bookcases, an island kitchen with generous storage, and a sit-down bar. Downstairs, the finished walkout level adds a comfortable family room and two bedrooms, including one that could easily pull double duty as a home office. Set halfway between Traverse City and Empire, you’re within an easy drive of 10-15 minutes to Bohemia Beach, Palmer Woods, and Glen Arbor, as well as trails, parks, lakes, shopping, and Leelanau wine country.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$209Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brooks Wilcox• REMAX Bayshore - West Shore Dr TC
Four acres in Leelanau County, a ranch-style layout, and a setting that gives you room to do your own thing. This 4 bed/2.5 bath home is tucked along a quiet road just off M-72 West, offering a mostly level, high-and-dry parcel with plenty of sunshine and a mature mix of trees, from blue spruce and flowering pear to evergreens and hardwoods. The west-facing deck opens to a spacious backyard with established landscaping and room to grow a serious garden. Theres also a dedicated workshop or art studio and a garden shed for extra storage. Inside, the open-concept main level features built-in bookcases, an island kitchen with generous storage, and a sit-down bar. Downstairs, the finished walkout level adds a comfortable family room and two bedrooms, including one that could easily pull double duty as a home office. Set halfway between Traverse City and Empire, youre within an easy drive of 10-15 minutes to Bohemia Beach, Palmer Woods, and Glen Arbor, as well as trails, parks, lakes, shopping, and Leelanau wine country.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80074645
Oct 19, 2026
Listed
$424,900
$209/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1209563
Oct 29, 2021
Sold
$340,000
$167/sq ft
Aug 27, 2021
Listed
$349,900
$172/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001209563
Oct 29, 2021
Sold
$340,000
$167/sq ft
Aug 27, 2021
Listed
$349,900
$172/sq ft
Ranch home on 4 acres in Leelanau County! Enjoy this incredibly serene property located on a quiet road that has very little traffic just off from M-72 West. The parcel is mostly level, high & dry, and receives plenty of sunshine. There is a gorgeous border of mature blue spruce to the north, flowering pear to the east, and a mix of evergreens and hardwoods to the west and south. Entertain in style on the west-facing deck that opens onto a spacious backyard with established landscaping, and plenty of space for large gardens. There is a superb workshop or art studio building and a cute garden shed for extra storage. The interior features an open-concept main level, built-in bookcases, and an island kitchen with plenty of storage and a sit-down bar. A finished walkout lower level has a comfortable family room and a third bedroom which could also be a nice home office. Half way between Traverse City & the quaint Village of Empire for easy trips to beaches, trails, parks, lakes, shopping, and wineries.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1055190
Jul 21, 2005
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2005
Listed
$179,900
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$757 (−57.6%)
2024
$1,787 (−26.3%)
2023
$2,425 (−44.4%)
2022
$4,362 (+634.0%)
2020
$594 (−45.6%)
2019
$1,092
Public record
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4 Acres
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Single Family Residential
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Leelanau County
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007-027-004-10
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Maple City, MI • 49664
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Maple City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 12246 S Newman Rd
$430,907
$6,007 over list price of $425K
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