Benzie County property record for 217 Sunset Dr, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 3.21 acres (139,828 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,595 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-001-345-12 |
| Primary APN | 05-001-345-12 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 139,828 sqft (3.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 217 SUNSET DR |
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| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT SW COR SEC TH S 89 DEG 42' 54 E 986.46 FT N 00 DEG 01' 35 E 898.25 FT TO POB N 00 DEG 01' 35 E 421 FT TH S 89 DEG 35' |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRYSTAL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 SUNSET DR, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Crystal Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $161,200 (+12.81%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,595.00 | $322,400 (+12.81%) | |
| 2023 | $142,900 | $285,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cherry Capital Connection Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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