Leelanau County property record for 12665 S Kitlinger Rd, Empire, MI 49630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 24.9 acres (1,087,867 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,364 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-028-008-20 |
| Primary APN | 005-028-008-20 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,896 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 1,087,867 sqft (24.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 944 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12665 S KITLINGER RD |
|---|---|
| City | EMPIRE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49630-9719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW 1/4 SEC 28 COM W 1/4 COR SD SEC TH N 89 DEG 41'02" E 668.62 FT TO POB TH CONT N 89 DEG 41'02" E 1517.99 FT TH S 24 DEG |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LEELANAU MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EMPIRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
12665 S Kitlinger Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2019.
Source: Leelanau County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12665 S KITLINGER RD, EMPIRE, MI 49630-9719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12665 S Kitlinger Rd was $7,364 with a homeowner's exemption, down 39.6% from the year before.
Source: Leelanau County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Leelanau County |
| County Subdivision | Empire Township |
| Unified School District | Glen Lake Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $487,700 (+9.6%) | $975,400 (+9.6%) | |
| 2025 | $7,364.00 (-39.57%) | $445,000 | $890,000 |
| 2024 | $12,185.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12665 S Kitlinger Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12665 S Kitlinger Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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