Benzie County property record for 79 S Shore E, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,225 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,100 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,480 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-055-020-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-055-020-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,225 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,013 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,013 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 79 S SHORE E |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 23-24 BELLOWS BEACH P.A. 79 E. SOUTH SHORE DRIVE [[ QC 221529; 887 TRST DEED 223673; 0614 2014R-02765 TD; 721 2021R-0394 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLOWS BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-24 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRYSTAL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
79 S Shore E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 428, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-0428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 S Shore E was $18,480 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| County Subdivision | Crystal Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,439,300 | ||
| 2025 | $18,480.00 | $2,878,600 | |
| 2023 | $691,200 | $1,382,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 79 S Shore E 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 (1997–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
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 79 S Shore E 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 87% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FRANKFORT serves 1,286 people · EPA ID MI0002430 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 73 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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