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/

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/

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/

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/

2020 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

2020 Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

If you are 5’6” or shorter and stood at the water’s edge of Lake Michigan in 2013 and then stood in the exact same spot this week, your entire head would now be completely underwater. Water levels are now +66” above the record low levels of 2013.

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 17, 2020.  

January 17, 2020                   581.53 feet

Difference from January 17, 2019                             +18 inches
Difference from long term average:                          +37 inches
Difference from highest monthly average (1987):  +3 inches
Difference from lowest monthly average (2013):    +66 inches
Projected change in levels by Feb 17, 2020:           -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/

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales: January to September

The 2017 3rd quarter (January 1 – September 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 to the same time period in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has increased a +11.29% compared to this time last year and total houses sold has increased +7.04% over last year. Average sales price has increased +3.97% and Median Sales Price has increased +0.16%.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS from 2011-2017. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales: January - June

The 2017 2nd quarter (January 1 – June 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 to the same time period in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has increased a +14.96% compared to this time last year and total houses sold has increased +5.43% over last year. Average sales price has increased +9.03% and Median Sales Price has increased +0.72%.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS from 2011-2017. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales January-March

The 2017 first quarter (January 1 – March 31) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 to the same time period in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has increased a +22.41% compared to this time last year and total houses sold has increased +5.71% over last year. Average sales price has increased +15.79% and Median Sales Price has increased +2.98%. The first quarter is by far the slowest 3 months of real estate sales in Leelanau County, especially with upper price ranges and waterfront property on West Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, Glen Lake, and Lake Leelanau.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS from 2011-2017. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

10636 S Plowman Road, Glen Arbor - SOLD

SOLD GLEN ARBOR HOME

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 3/10/2017
10636 S Plowman Road, Glen Arbor, MI - Affordable Leelanau County Home on 2.25 Acres
Asking Price: $169,900

This affordable Glen Arbor ranch home is situated on a beautiful 2.25 acre parcel and features 3 bedrooms, 1,440 sq ft, wood stove, new septic system, and an oversized 2+ car garage. The 2.25 acre gently sloping lot features a meandering stream and is located just minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Glen Arbor and Empire!

2016 Leelanau County Year-End Home Sales

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales
Year-End Totals

The 2016 year end (January 1 – December 31) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 to the same time period in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume increased +24.16% over last year's numbers, Units Sold increased +16.01%, Average Sales Price increased +7.20%, and Median Sales Price increased +3.51%.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2010-2016. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales: January - September

The 2016 3rd quarter (January 1 – September 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 to the same time period in 2015,2014,2013,2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

Compared to this time last year 2016 Leelanau County Home Sales Average Price has increased +8.40%, Median Sales Price is up +5.35%, Total Sales Volume is up +28.84%, and Total Units sold has increased +18.85%. 

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2011-2016. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales January-June

The 2016 2nd quarter (January 1 – June 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 to the same time period in 2015,2014,2013,2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

Compared to this time last year 2016 Leelanau County Home Sales Average Price has increased +14.26%, Median Sales Price is up +14.54%, Total Sales Volume is up +22.32%, and Total Units sold has increased +7.05%. 

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2011-2016. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales January - March

The 2016 first quarter (January 1 – March 31) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016 to the same time period in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2016 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has decreased a -0.70% compared to this time last year and total houses sold has decreased -5.47% over 2015's total houses sold. Average sales price has increased 5.05% and Median Sales Price has increased +2.54%. The first quarter is by far the slowest 3 months of real estate sales in Leelanau County, especially with upper price ranges and waterfront property on West Grand Traverse Bay & Lake Michigan.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2011-2016. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2015 Leelanau County Year End Home Sales

The 2015 year end (January 1 – December 31) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 to the same time period in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2015 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume decreased -0.23% over 2014's record setting figures and total units/houses sold was up +1.00%. The average sales price has decreased -1.21% and median sales price increased +3.63% over last year. Overall 2015 was a great year for real estate sales in Leelanau County but the unbelievable growth in Grand Traverse County in 2015 is hard to ignore.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2010-2015. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

Leelanau County & Traverse City Home Inventory 2003-2016

LEELANAU COUNTY
HOME INVENTORY
All Residential Listings 2003-2016

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY (TRAVERSE CITY)
HOME INVENTORY
All Residential Listings 2003-2016

Single family home inventory and condominium inventory continues to decline throughout Leelanau County, Grand Traverse County, and within the City of Traverse City. As of February, 2016 Leelanau County & Grand Traverse County (Traverse City) home inventory is at a 10+ year low.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

Leelanau County Waterfront Home Sales 2011-2015

Total Sales Volume in $ Millions

Total Number of Houses Sold

Inland Lakes, Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan

Leelanau County Waterfront Home Sales 2011-2015 for houses with private water frontage on all Inland Lakes, Grand Traverse Bay, and Lake Michigan. This includes Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Omena, Northport, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Cedar, Maple City, Glen Arbor, and Empire.

2015 Leelanau County Home Sales: January - September

January - September : Leelanau County 2015 Home Sales Volume

January - September : Leelanau County 2015 Home Sales Units Sold

January - September : Leelanau County 2015 Home Sales

The 2015 3rd quarter (January 1 – September 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 to the same time period in 2014,2013,2012,2011, and 2010. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2015 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has increased +4.39% over 2014's record setting figures and total units sold has increased +2.06% over 2014's total houses sold. Average sales price has increased +2.26% and Median Sales Price has increased +3.14%.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2010-2015. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

2015 Leelanau County Home Sales: January - June

The 2015 2nd quarter (January 1 – June 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 to the same time period in 2014,2013,2012,2011, and 2010. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2015 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has decreased a -7.13% over 2014's record setting figures although total units sold has increased +3.06% over 2014's total houses sold. Average sales price has decreased -9.89% and Median Sales Price has decreased -2.84%.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2010-2015. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC

Phone: 231-271-7777

E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com