Benzie County property record for 501 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,589 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $21,192 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-010-188-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-010-188-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,589 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,201 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 501 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9046 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S 100 FT OF LOTS 9-10 BLK 16 ALSO W 28 FT OF LOT 11 BLK 16 TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT 10-51-010-188-00 COMB HERE FOR 2009 OWNER |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-11 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKFORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 627, LUDINGTON, MI 49431-0627 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| Municipality | Frankfort City |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $407,800 (+13.31%) | ||
| 2025 | $21,192.00 | $815,600 (+13.31%) | |
| 2023 | $359,900 | $719,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FRANKFORT serves 1,286 people · EPA ID MI0002430 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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