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$3,950,000
9 Days On Site

521 S Lake Shore Drive
Leelanau Township, MI 49653

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,011
SqFt
$985
/SqFt
2025
Built
County:
Leelanau
521 S Lake Shore Drive521 S Lake Shore Drive521 S Lake Shore Drive521 S Lake Shore Drive
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Come home to "Narrow Escape," a beautiful new home on an estate-size property offering 530 feet of shoreline on S Lake Leelanau and your own private bird sanctuary. This exceptional property combines luxurious living with natural beauty, featuring lake views from nearly every room of this 4,000+ sf home. Spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, dramatic windows, an 18-foot limestone fireplace with Le Frame tv. Gourmet kitchen equipped with premium GE Cafe appliances, soft grey cabinetry, granite countertops, and a raised counter with casual seating. Adjoining butler’s pantry with microwave, beverage cooler, granite counters, additional cabinet storage and open shelving. Main-floor primary suite with fireplace, Le Frame tv, private deck, and en suite bath featuring dual vanities, a wet area with large-format porcelain tile, a roomy shower, and a slipper tub overlooking one of Leelanau county's most beautiful Sugar Maples. Two additional en suite bedrooms upstairs, each with lake views. Lower-level family room with 90” Sony TV, additional bedroom, full bath, ample storage space, plus space to finish to suit your family's wishes. Screened porch and open-air deck with natural gas grill and dining area. Boardwalk leading to a lakeside deck with Polywood Adirondack chairs and your own kayak. Attached 3-bay garage with bonus room, plus a renovated single-bay garage matching the home's design. Fully furnished down to sheet sets and cloth napkins to save you a year of interior design decisions, "Narrow Escape" is filled with bespoke pieces from Nantucket to California wine country. Bring your favorite photos and summer wardrobe--you'll be all set to entertain on day one! Adjacent to St. Mary Church and a short walk to local dining, wineries, coffee shops, and markets. On 5.2 acres this property includes a second buildable lot. Experience lakeside living at its finest with "Narrow Escape"-- a rare opportunity in one of Michigan's most sought-after locations.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$3,950,000
Days On Site 
9 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,011 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
5.21 Acres
Year Built 
2025
MLS® Number 
20251011373
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$11,828
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Owner
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing first seen on site
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
5.21
Attached Garage 
Yes
Cross Street 
North to Suttons Bay
Disclosures 
No Restrictions, Taxes Homestead Exempt
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Parking 
AttachedGarage Faces Side
Pets 
Yes
Property Condition 
New Construction
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
3136
SqFt Below 
875
Stories 
Two
Style 
Contemporary
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
PrivateWell
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerFree-Standing FreezerFree-Standing Gas RangeFree-Standing RefrigeratorHumidifierMicrowaveWasher
Basement 
Walk-Out AccessDaylightFullPartially FinishedSump Pump
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
GasLiving RoomMaster Bedroom
Heating 
Forced AirNatural GasRadiantZoned
Interior 
Other
BathFull 
Dimensions - 6 X 12Level - Second
BathLav 
Dimensions - 5 X 5Level - Entry
Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13 X 15Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 11 X 14Level - Entry
Family Room 
Dimensions - 16 X 23Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13 X 15Level - Entry
Laundry 
Dimensions - 7 X 10Level - Entry
Living Room 
Dimensions - 16 X 23Level - Entry
Master Bathroom 
Dimensions - 14 X 15Level - Entry
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13 X 16Level - Entry
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Other
Exterior 
Lighting
Other Structures 
OtherSecond Garage
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Pool Features 
None
View 
Water
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
Lake FrontWaterfront
Waterview 
Water
Community Features
Building Access 
GroundLevel
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
Area45011LeelanauTwp
Roads 
Paved
School District 
SuttonsBay
Schools
School District
SuttonsBay
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of NEXGEN Realty: [email protected]



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