Beautiful Lake Charlevoix, Burt and Mullet lakes offer great boating and, in addition, serve as waterways to the Great Lakes. Acreage is extremely limited and considered too valuable to be sold as hunting land. Emmet County is historically an elite resort area and features a variety of upscale housing opportunities. Housing near its world-class golf and ski communities is in high demand. This includes the Boyne resorts, Crooked Tree, and a newer development, Chestnut Valley golf course, which is expected to be popular.
Condos are in high demand throughout the area, but availability is limited.
There are several apartment complexes that appeal to the empty-nesters including Tannery Creek, Spring Lake and Pine Bluff. Vacationers will find a fair selection of temporary rentals, including private residences and condos. The most coveted addresses in Emmet County are Country Club Hills, Vantage View II in Petoskey and Walden Woods and Hardwoods of Harbor in Harbor Springs. Buyers should note that homes in both the lower and upper prices ranges are in short supply, and should be prepared to pay top dollar. The communities of St. Ignace and Mackinaw City are faced with the same waterfront vs. non-waterfront property value swings that affect the entire region.