Benzie County property record for 4177 Birch Dr, Honor, MI 49640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,666 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,385 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 10-050-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 10-050-006-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 115 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 53,666 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 62 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4177 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | HONOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49640-9753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BIRCH POINT SHORES P.A. 4177 BIRCH DRIVE [[ 1279 180904 WD; 197 313952 EST DEED; 0802 4301052 WD; 121 2021R-00493 WD; 0 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCH POINT SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
4177 Birch Dr is held in a trust since February 2021.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7556 PRAIRIE CT, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-5146 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4177 Birch Dr was $14,385.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Benzie County Central School (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $521,900 | ||
| 2025 | $14,385.00 | $1,043,800 | |
| 2023 | $363,400 | $726,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4177 Birch Dr in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 4177 Birch Dr is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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