Alger County property record for 4788 Benson Rd, Chatham, MI 49816
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,066 (2025) |
| APN | 008-005-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 008-005-006-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 864 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 4788 BENSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 5 T45N R21W 0.69 A PART OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 BEG 100' S OF NW COR, E 150', S 200', W 150', N 200' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 45N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | ALGER MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCK RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
4788 Benson Rd is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Alger County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 245, CHATHAM, MI 49816-0245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4788 Benson Rd was $1,066 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alger County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alger County |
| County Subdivision | Rock River Township |
| Unified School District | Superior Central Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,200 (+15.08%) | $140,400 (+15.08%) | |
| 2025 | $1,066.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,000 | $122,000 |
| 2023 | $39,200 | $78,400 | |
| 2020 | $963.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 4788 Benson Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4788 Benson Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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