Benzie County property record for 4523 River Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,619 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-001-054-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-001-054-00 |
|---|
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 4523 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 200 FT OF SE 14 S OF RVR RD SEC 29 T26N R15W 3 A ML P.A. 4523 RIVER ROAD [[ 1276 16367; 1290 247560 LC; 593 273322-323 JDJ |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRYSTAL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
4523 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4523 RIVER RD, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4523 River Rd was $1,619 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $74,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,619.00 | $149,000 | |
| 2023 | $40,500 | $81,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4523 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4523 River Rd 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 | 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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