Benzie County property record for 402 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,725 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-010-040-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-010-040-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,305 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 135 sqft |
| Basement Area | 135 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,341 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 402 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 90 FT OF W 12 OF LOT 7 & N 90 FT OF LOT 8 BLK 5 TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT. P.A. 402 FOREST AVENUE [[ 1099 BP; 0265 DC; 0483 Q |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKFORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
402 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 FOREST AVE, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 Forest Ave was $5,725 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| Municipality | Frankfort City |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $458,000 | ||
| 2025 | $5,725.00 | $916,000 | |
| 2023 | $282,300 | $564,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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.
Wildfire risk around 402 Forest 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 |
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 | CITY OF FRANKFORT serves 1,286 people · EPA ID MI0002430 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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