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15495 E Pettengill, 
Empire, MI 49630

$1,499,000


5

Beds


6

Baths


5,840

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Melanie Schaub

, 

Tim Schaub

Schaub Team Premier Realty

231-674-5950

Last updated:

October 21, 2026, 10:03 AM

MLS#

78080072535

Source:

MI REALCOMP

About This Home

15495 E Pettengill

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 Michigans 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.

Home Facts

Single Family

6 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1999

Subdivision & Development:

N/A

Price Summary

1,499,000

$256 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

78080072535

Last Updated:

October 21, 2026, 10:03 AM

Added:

2 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

6

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

5,840 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Log Home

Year Built:

1999


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

508,780


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,499,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$256 per Sq. Ft.

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