Benzie County property record for 500 Beach Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,381 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.687 acres (29,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,435 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-075-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 10-075-010-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,381 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 29,926 sqft (0.687 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 500 BEACH RD |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 28 & 29 CRYSTAL DOWNS P.A. 500 BEACH ROAD F.K.A. 22 CRYSTAL DOWNS DR (PVT) [[0303 459812 WD; 810 2010R-03756 RULES; 0914 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL DOWNS |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
500 Beach Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2003.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 BEACH RD, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Beach Rd was $25,435 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,588,600 | ||
| 2025 | $25,435.00 | $3,177,200 | |
| 2023 | $725,700 | $1,451,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Beach Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · other causes |
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 500 Beach Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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