Benzie County property record for 4516 River Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,328 sqft |
| Lot Size | 43 acres (1,873,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,920 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 05-001-053-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-001-053-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 1,873,080 sqft (43 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4516 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 12 OF SE 14 LYING S OF BETSIE RVR & N OF RIVER RD EXC S 208 FT OF E 624 FT THEREOF SEC 29 T26N R15W 43 A ML P.A. 4516 & 456 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRYSTAL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2103 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4749 S 36TH ST, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9722 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $239,900 (+2%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,920.00 | $479,800 (+2%) | |
| 2023 | $235,200 | $470,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Claims | 3 (2013–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 1 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 |
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