Benzie County property record for 6553 Crystal Ave, Beulah, MI 49617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,848 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-516-073-10 |
| Primary APN | 02-516-073-10 |
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| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 6553 CRYSTAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEULAH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49617-9254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT GOV LOT 2 COM AT CTR OF SEC S 88 DEG 49'E 755 FT TO CLS OF OLD FRANKFORT RD AND LAKE STREET TH N 45 DEG 46'W 296.65 FT TH |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEULAH |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENZONIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
6553 Crystal Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6553 CRYSTAL AVE, BEULAH, MI 49617-9254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6553 Crystal Ave was $8,848 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Benzonia Township |
| Municipality | Beulah Village |
| Unified School District | Benzie County Central School (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $783,500 | ||
| 2025 | $8,848.00 | $1,567,000 | |
| 2023 | $614,000 | $1,228,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6553 Crystal 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 6553 Crystal Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 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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