Benzie County property record for 1239 Valley Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 772 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,418 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-501-203-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-501-203-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 772 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1239 VALLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELBERTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 12 OF LOT 4 BLK 48 ELBERTA 10-06-501-205-00 COMB HERE-1983 P.A. 1239 VALLEY AVENUE [[ 376 160781; BP 578; 783 197727;803 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERTA |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1239 Valley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 894, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-0894 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1239 Valley Ave was $1,418 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Gilmore Township |
| Municipality | Elberta Village |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,418.00 | $169,400 | |
| 2023 | $36,800 | $73,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1239 Valley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1239 Valley Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VILLAGE OF ELBERTA serves 372 people · EPA ID MI0002080 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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