Benzie County property record for 5339 Birch Trl, Honor, MI 49640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.934 acres (40,722 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,789 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 10-140-002-00 |
| Primary APN | 10-140-002-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,722 sqft (0.934 acres) |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5339 BIRCH TRL |
|---|---|
| City | HONOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49640-9518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N'LY 200 FT OF LOT 1 ALSO DESCRIBED AS BEG NW COR LOT 1 TH NE'LY TO NE COR LOT 1 TH SE'LY ALG E LN 200 FT TH SW'LY TO PT S 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUCKS BIRCH TRAIL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
5339 Birch Trl is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5339 BIRCH TRL, HONOR, MI 49640-9518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5339 Birch Trl was $3,789 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 | Benzie County Central School (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $346,400 | ||
| 2025 | $3,789.00 | $692,800 | |
| 2023 | $236,400 | $472,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5339 Birch Trl in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 5339 Birch Trl 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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