Benzie County property record for 1640 Watervale Rd, Arcadia, MI 49613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,679 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 1.73 acres (75,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-100-005-00 |
| Primary APN | 03-100-005-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,679 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,679 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 75,367 sqft (1.73 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1640 WATERVALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | ARCADIA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49613-9602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 KRAFT'S WOODLAND SEC 23 T25N R16W P.A. 1640 WATERVALE ROAD [[ 204490; BP 190; BP 490; 292 259622 QC; 0300 BP; 0603 4729 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 25N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | KRAFT'S WOODLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1640 Watervale Rd, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1573, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-1573 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1640 Watervale Rd was $3,614.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Blaine Township |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $330,600 | ||
| 2025 | $3,614.00 | $661,200 | |
| 2023 | $276,800 | $553,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1640 Watervale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1640 Watervale Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Eclipse Communications Fixed Wireless | 50 / 50 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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