About 12100 S Plowman Road
Set along M-72 just outside Empire, this property offers something rare in Leelanau County—space, flexibility, and opportunity. Zoned Gateway Mixed Use and approved for commercial use, it’s ready to evolve into whatever vision you bring to it. Recently home to a custom metal workshop, the 3,200 sq ft building (40x80) was built in 2002 with quality and practicality in mind. Inside, you’ll find a lofted showroom, bathroom, and dual overhead doors (12’ and 10’) offering easy access for equipment, vehicles, or inventory. The building is well-equipped with a wood boiler, two heat exchangers, dual 200-amp panels, and fiber internet---ensuring modern connectivity and efficiency for operations you want to pursue. The property’s acreage provides room to expand—open, accessible, and full of potential. While additional hoop-style structures offer additional utility and storage space. Whether you envision a new business hub, a creative production space, or a functional base for your trade, this property gives you the freedom to shape it your way. Located just 5.5 miles from Empire and about 30 minutes from Traverse City, it’s positioned perfectly between small-town living and everyday convenience. Whether you’re a craftsman, entrepreneur, or builder ready to expand, create, and grow—this property offers a solid foundation for what’s next.
