Benzie County property record for 4189 Birch Dr, Honor, MI 49640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.818 acres (35,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $10,546 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 10-050-005-00 |
| Primary APN | 10-050-005-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,362 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 35,632 sqft (0.818 acres) |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 4189 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | HONOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49640-9753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BIRCH POINT SHORES .81 A ML P.A. 4189 BIRCH DRIVE [[ 677 167818; 778 174172 WD; BP; 1288 231509 WD; 0902 431541 WD; 080 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCH POINT SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
4189 Birch Dr is held in a trust since August 2007.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 60 E MONROE ST, 1503, CHICAGO, IL 60603-2743 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4189 Birch Dr was $10,546.
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 | $420,100 | ||
| 2025 | $10,546.00 | $840,200 | |
| 2023 | $297,700 | $595,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4189 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 4189 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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