Benzie County property record for 705 Washington Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,153 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.691 acres (30,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,323 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-501-097-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-501-097-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,153 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 413 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 413 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,125 sqft (0.691 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 705 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELBERTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 EXC S 25 FT BLK 18 ELBERTA. SPLIT TO 10-06-501-097-10 FOR 2009 NO LDA P.A. 705 WASHINGTON AVENUE [[0701 DC; 0703 DC; 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERTA |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1869 WEATHERHILL DR, DEXTER, MI 48130-9592 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $207,300 (+49.14%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,323.00 | $414,600 (+49.14%) | |
| 2023 | $139,000 | $278,000 |
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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
| 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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