Benzie County property record for 605 Washington Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,886 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.553 acres (24,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $951 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-501-071-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-501-071-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,886 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 24,100 sqft (0.553 acres) |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 605 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELBERTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49628-5501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 100 FT LOT 1 BLK 13 ELBERTA. P.A. 605 WASHINGTON AVENUE [[ 778 173470 EST; BP 1178; 203506; BP 884; 0595 475252 QC; 0405 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERTA |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
605 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 WASHINGTON AVE, ELBERTA, MI 49628-5501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Washington Ave was $951 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Gilmore Township |
| Municipality | Elberta Village |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $228,000 | ||
| 2025 | $951.00 | $456,000 | |
| 2023 | $106,300 | $212,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 Washington Ave 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 605 Washington Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | VILLAGE OF ELBERTA serves 372 people · EPA ID MI0002080 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Cherry Capital Connection.
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