Benzie County property record for 5259 Birch Trl, Honor, MI 49640 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
| Square Footage | 3,106 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 25,273 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage | 906 sqft |
| Tax Bill | $17,672.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 10-145-008-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,106 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor | 2,350 sqft 1st Floor |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having fireproofed structural steel frames carrying all wall, floor and roof loads. Wall, floor and roof structures are built of non-combustible materials. |
| Lot Area | 25,273 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Area | 906 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 5259 BIRCH TRL |
|---|---|
| City | HONOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49640-9714 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 HOUCKS BIRCH TRAIL #2 P.A. 5259 BIRCH TRAIL [[ 878 174553 MLC; BP 479; 881 WD 188304; BP 482; 983 QC 198953; 0508 2008S |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUCKS BIRCH TRAIL |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Minor Civil Division | LAKE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Benzie County records · APN 10-145-008-00
Assessment roll updated July 10, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1796 SNOWDEN CIR, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48306-3663 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Benzie County records · Assessment roll updated July 10, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Benzie County Central School (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $685,800 (+25.86%) | ||
| 2025 | $17,672.00 | $1,371,600 (+25.86%) | |
| 2023 | $544,900 | $1,089,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Benzie County (26019C), updated March 23, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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