Benzie County property record for 1561 S Scn, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.71 acres (162,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-501-153-30 |
| Primary APN | 06-501-153-30 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 162,000 sqft (3.71 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 394 ft deep x 376 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1561 S SCENIC |
|---|---|
| City | ELBERTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49628 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | COM E 14 COR OF SEC ALG EW 14 LN 646.09 FT TO POB S 439.80 FT W 350.77 FT TO CL M-22 ALG CL N 18 DEG 54'18W 400.24 FT E 234.9 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1561 S Scn, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4286 RAYMOND RD, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 S Scn was $2,232 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 | $148,900 | ||
| 2025 | $2,232.00 | $297,800 | |
| 2023 | $116,900 | $233,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1561 S Scn 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 1561 S Scn 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 |
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