2024 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

2024 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

Lake Michigan Water Levels Up +1 Inch in 12 Months

For the 4th year in a row the good news continues for many waterfront property owners on Lake Michigan as the most recent readings indicate that water levels are now holding steady and just +1 inches higher compared to this time in 2023 and -32 inches lower than this time in 2020! January 2020 - July 2020 saw record high water levels on Lake Michigan which caused massive investment in shoreline protection throughout Leelanau County and the region.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers collects and publishes current / past Lake Michigan water level data which is very important to many property owners in Leelanau County & Grand Traverse County who own real estate on Lake Michigan or Grand Traverse Bay. Their last reading took place on January 12, 2024.  

January 12, 2024                   578.90 feet

Difference from January 12, 2023: +1 inch

Difference from long term average: +5 inches

Difference from highest monthly average (2020): -32 inches

Difference from lowest monthly average (2013): +35 inches

Projected change in levels by Feb 12, 2024:  -1 inches

For more information on current & past historic records regarding the Great Lakes Water Levels please visit: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information/Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/Water-Level-Forecast/Weekly-Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/

320 S Shabwasung Street, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT AFFORDABLE HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 11/3/2023
320 S Shabwasung Street, Northport, MI – Affordable Fixer-Upper within the Village of Northport!
$198,500

Escape to the charming coastal Village of Northport with this cozy bungalow offered at a rare price point for this vibrant community! Whether you're seeking an owner-occupied residence, a vacation retreat, or an investment property, this home offers a unique opportunity you won't want to miss. Northport is a quaint, artistic coastal Village located along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay at the Northern tip of scenic Leelanau County and your gateway to boating, fishing, outdoor and lakeside enjoyment. Situated just steps from the Community Center and the Village waterfront park, entertainment, a swimming pool, shopping, library, restaurants, bakery, marina, schools and convenience! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offers 598 sq ft of living space, municipal water, and sewer (assessment paid in full). Relax and unwind in the enclosed back porch perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening breezes.  This home is being sold in "as-is" condition, offering the perfect canvas for your vision. Great potential for those looking to invest in a thriving community and to own a piece of Leelanau County charm!

Lot 166 - N Forest Beach Shores, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT LOT

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 4/6/2023
Lot 166 - N Forest Beach Shores, Northport, MI – Vacant Parcel with 50’ of Direct Sandy Private Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay!
Asking Price: $189,000

Experience the beauty of waterfront living with this stunning property that offers 50 feet of direct sandy private frontage and breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay! The vacant building site gradually slopes down to the water's edge, making it the ideal location for those seeking a serene spot for a primary or vacation home in Leelanau County. Rest assured, a recent soil evaluation has been conducted to ensure the suitability of a traditional on-site septic system. Located in the Cherry Home Shores development, this property is conveniently situated near the end of a quiet, low-traffic, and paved county-maintained road. The neighborhood offers a variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, natural gas, and high-speed internet and cable TV. This is the perfect place to relax and take in the picturesque views of the private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! Lot location is just north of 14240 N Forest Beach Drive, Northport. All association info can be found at: https://cherryhomeshores.com/ , short term rentals are not allowed.

2023 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

2023 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

Lake Michigan Water Levels Down -7 Inches in 12 Months

For the 3rd year in a row the good news continues for many waterfront property owners on Lake Michigan as the most recent readings indicate that water levels are now -7 inches lower compared to this time in 2022 and -32 inches lower than this time in 2020! January 2020 - July 2020 saw record high water levels on Lake Michigan.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers collects and publishes current / past Lake Michigan water level data which is very important to many property owners in Leelanau County & Grand Traverse County who own real estate on Lake Michigan or Grand Traverse Bay. Their last reading took place on January 14, 2022.  

January 13, 2023                   578.87 feet

Difference from January 13, 2022: -7 inches

Difference from long term average: +5 inches

Difference from highest monthly average (2020): -32 inches

Difference from lowest monthly average (2013): +34 inches

Projected change in levels by Feb 13, 2023:  -1 inches

For more information on current & past historic records regarding the Great Lakes Water Levels please visit: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information/Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/Water-Level-Forecast/Weekly-Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/

11568 E Casperson Road, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATER VIEW HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 1/6/2023
11568 E Casperson Road, Northport, MI – 3 Bedroom Home on 8.67 Acres with Year-Round Bay Views!
Asking Price: $459,000

Incredible year-round picture-perfect Bay views are enjoyed from throughout this charming turn-key vacation retreat or primary home situated on 8.67 acres! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features 1,300+ sq ft of finished living area, an open great room with vaulted ceilings and cherry hardwood flooring, a cozy wood burning natural fireplace, spacious waterside composite deck with views for miles, central air conditioning, gas forced air heating, newer roof, newer septic & well, cable high speed internet/tv, and so much more!  The 8.67 acre parcel offers room to roam and a variety of potential land division options, has direct pond frontage, and is situated just south of the delightful Village of Northport. Short term rentals are allowed in Leelanau Township (with a rental permit). Buyer should confirm all land division options and short term rental requirements with the zoning department. Time to start making your very own Leelanau County memories!

12063 N Foxview Drive, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATER VIEW LOT

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10/6/2022
12063 N Foxview Drive, Northport, MI - 1.69 Acre Water View Lot + Lake Michigan Access
Asking Price: $475,000

Stunning western facing sunset views of Lake Michigan are enjoyed from this 1.69 acre ridge top building site within The Shores subdivision in Northport Michigan! 4,000 feet of shared water access on Lake Michigan is just steps away!

14967 N Cathead Bay Drive, Northport - SOLD

SOLD LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT HOME

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/15/2022
14967 N Cathead Bay Drive, Northport, MI - 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath home on 2.21 acres with 200’ of direct private frontage on Lake Michigan!
Asking Price: $1,695,000

14316 N Forest Beach Shores, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/8/2022
14316 N Forest Beach Shores, Northport, MI – 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cottage with Direct Private Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay!
Sold Price: $635,000

Private direct walkout water frontage and beautiful Grand Traverse Bay water views are enjoyed from throughout this absolutely charming and well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath “Up North” cottage! Easy gradual slope lot right to the water’s edge! Significantly remodeled in 2005, the home features include an open great room with an attractive floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace, full wall of waterside Pella glass doors offering wonderful water views and an abundance of natural light, a spacious waterside oversized private master suite with vaulted ceilings, en suite bathroom & private waterside balcony, large first floor bedroom, dedicated main floor laundry/mud room, and a forced air furnace that was converted to natural gas in 2020! Step outside to the low-maintenance exterior featuring vinyl siding, waterside deck, and a welcoming screened-in porch perfect for relaxation while taking in picturesque views of your private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! Ideal Leelanau County vacation retreat or year-round home! All association info can be found at: https://cherryhomeshores.com/ .

9021 N Carlson Road, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT VACANT PARCEL

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 6/22/2022
9021 N Carlson Road, Northport, MI - Vacant 5.11 wooded building site with existing well & septic
Asking Price: $110,000

8580 N Bayview Avenue, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 5/26/2022
8580 N Bayview Avenue, Northport, MI – Classic A-Frame Cottage with 165’ of Private Sandy Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay!
Sold Price: $810,000

This classic A-Frame cottage is situated on an exceptional 2.39 acre waterfront parcel featuring 165 feet of direct private sandy beach on Northport Bay and direct frontage on a beautiful flowing meandering creek! Nestled among large hardwoods & pines the cottage features 1 bedroom and an additional sleeping loft, wood cathedral ceilings & wood interior walls, floor to ceiling waterside windows, hardwood floors, and a propane gas heating stove with floor to ceiling brick chimney and metal roof. Step outside to enjoy the large waterside deck and/or the second front deck and the beautiful creek. Wonderful outbuildings include a carport, detached 24’ x 25’ garage, and a floored 18’ x 14’ storage shed. The unique winding creek that flows into Grand Traverse Bay offers potential for a variety of landscapes & walking paths/bridges, and the soft sandy beach is ideal for recreation & relaxation with picturesque views across the Bay of Northport Point! Use the A-Frame as a 2nd home vacation property, rental property, or remove the structure and build your Leelanau County dream home on this unique parcel!

E Camp Haven Road, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT VACANT PARCEL

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 5/13/2022
E Camp Haven Road, Northport, MI - 7.70 Acre Vacant Parcel
Sold Price: $52,000

2022 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

2022 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

Lake Michigan Water Levels Down -26 Inches in 24 Months

For the 2nd year in a row the good news continues for many waterfront property owners on Lake Michigan as the most recent readings indicate that water levels are now -18 inches lower compared to this time in 2021 and -26 inches lower than this time in 2020! January 2020 - July 2020 saw record high water levels on Lake Michigan.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers collects and publishes current / past Lake Michigan water level data which is very important to many property owners in Leelanau County & Grand Traverse County who own real estate on Lake Michigan or Grand Traverse Bay. Their last reading took place on January 14, 2022.  

January 14, 2022                   579.43 feet

Difference from January 14, 2021: -18 inches

Difference from long term average: +12 inches

Difference from highest monthly average (2020): -26 inches

Difference from lowest monthly average (2013): +41 inches

Projected change in levels by Feb 14, 2022:  -1 inches

Click here to open/download the full report for the current month:
http://lre-wm.usace.army.mil/reports/GreatLakes/GLWL-CurrentMonth-Feet.pdf

For more information on current & past historic records regarding the Great Lakes Water Levels please visit: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information/Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/Water-Level-Forecast/Weekly-Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/

5 Acres – N Christianson Road, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATER VIEW ACREAGE LOT

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 12/27/2021
$119,000 - N Christianson Road, Northport, MI – 5.05 Acre Water View Vacant Parcel
Asking Price: $119,000

Western facing Lake Michigan water views are enjoyed from this beautiful 5.05 acre building site located on a quiet dead-end private road.  Seclusion, tranquil countryside views, rolling open meadows, and wooded areas allow for a variety of potential building locations. Tree trimming or removal should enhance the view. The property is zoned residential conservation.  Site Survey (soil perc test) has been completed and is available for buyers review. No deed restrictions except for no mobile homes. A wonderful location within 10 minutes of Suttons Bay, Omena, Leland, and Northport!

7700 N Manitou Trail, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT RANCH HOME

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 11/9/2021
7700 N Manitou Trail, Northport, MI - Ranch Home on 5.00 Acres
Asking Price: $425,000

Very well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1300+ sq ft ranch home featuring a 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings, screened-in porch, new updates, and is situated on 5.00 private acres!!

12371 N Island View Drive, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATER VIEW LOG HOME

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9/30/2021
12371 N Island View Drive, Northport, MI – 4,200+ Sq Ft, 5 Bedroom & 3 Bath Log Home with Lake Michigan Frontage! 
Asking Price: $1,050,000

Elevated panoramic sunset views of Lake Michigan and South Fox Island are enjoyed from throughout this incredible 5 bedroom & 3 bath high-quality custom log home!  The open great room offers soaring cathedral ceilings and a 2 story stone fireplace, glass door walls and large windows provide a bright and airy feeling throughout the home which is beautifully finished with a combination of lightly whitewashed full log & painted walls. Additional features include a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, spacious main floor master bedroom suite with lake views, 2 bedrooms and a 3/4 bath upstairs, finished walk-out lower level with a large family room, 2 large bedrooms, exercise room, and a full bath. Step outside to a large waterside deck perfect for entertaining, multiple patios & decks, and an outdoor shower! Just a short walk from the steps down to 4157’ of association frontage on Lake Michigan!

15200 N Cathead Bay, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/1/2021
15200 N Cathead Bay, Northport, MI
Asking Price: $1,500,000

Extremely private 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3190+ sq ft direct waterfront home with 304’ of private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay and 4.14 acres!

106 W Nagonaba Street, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT COMMERCIAL BUILDING

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 5/17/2021
106 W Nagonaba Street, Northport, MI - Village of Northport Commercial Building
Asking Price: $297,000

Best location in Northport! This commercial building within the center of the Village of Northport features plenty of parking, walking traffic, and has 2100 sq ft of space! The new owner will be looking for a new tenant in late 2020/early 2021!

2021 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

2021 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

Some good news for many waterfront property owners on Lake Michigan as the most recent readings indicate that water levels are now -7 inches lower compared to this time last year. January 2020 - July 2020 saw record high water levels on Lake Michigan.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers collects and publishes current / past Lake Michigan water level data which is very important to many property owners in Leelanau County & Grand Traverse County who own real estate on Lake Michigan or Grand Traverse Bay. Their last reading took place on January 15, 2021.  

January 15, 2021                   580.97 feet

Difference from January 15, 2020: -7 inches
Difference from long term average: +31 inches
Difference from highest monthly average (1987): -4 inches
Difference from lowest monthly average (2013): +59 inches
Projected change in levels by Feb 15, 2021: -1 inches

Click here to open/download the full report for the current month:
http://lre-wm.usace.army.mil/reports/GreatLakes/GLWL-CurrentMonth-Feet.pdf

For more information on current & past historic records regarding the Great Lakes Water Levels please visit: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information/Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/Water-Level-Forecast/Weekly-Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/

7345 N Island Watch, Northport, MI - Sold

SOLD NORTHPORT WATER VIEW PARCEL

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 12/29/2020
7345 N Island Watch, Northport, MI - 3.35 Acre Water View Vacant Parcel
Asking Price: $139,000

3.35 acre wooded water view parcel featuring sunset Lake Michigan views and views of the Manitou Islands! Located between Leland and Northport just off of the iconic M-22 in the heart of Leelanau County!