Leelanau County property record for 6868 W Day Forest Rd, Empire, MI 49630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,318 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,381 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-203-013-16 |
| Primary APN | 006-203-013-16 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,318 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,465 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 6868 W DAY FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | EMPIRE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49630-9709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT GOVT LOT 4 SEC 3 COM NW COR SD SEC TH N 90 DEG 00'00" E 1051.10 FT TH S 00 DEG 01'30" E 100 FT TH S 25 DEG 04'00" W 268.96 |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEELANAU MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GLEN ARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1100 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: Leelanau County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6868 W DAY FOREST RD, EMPIRE, MI 49630-9709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Leelanau County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Leelanau County |
| County Subdivision | Glen Arbor Township |
| Unified School District | Glen Lake Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $609,900 (+18.77%) | $1,219,800 (+18.77%) | |
| 2025 | $6,381.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $513,500 | $1,027,000 |
| 2024 | $5,979.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1988 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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