Muskegon County property record for 940 Benston Rd, Whitehall, MI 49461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,230 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,564 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22250000005100 |
| Primary APN | 22250000005100 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 45,564 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 940 BENSTON RD |
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| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49461-9236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 RES |
| Legal Description | W-FHM-0051 CITY OF WHITEHALL FOREST HILLS MANOR LOTS 51 & 52 & 25 & 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HILLS MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-26 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 3702 |
940 Benston Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 LAFAYETTE AVE, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1451 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005511619 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 940 BENSTON RD, WHITEHALL, MI 49461-9236 |
| Document Number | 0005885446 |
| Book / Page | 4419 / 935 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265885446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 514 LAFAYETTE AVE, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1451 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Benston Rd was $2,989.
Source: Muskegon County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon County |
| Municipality | Whitehall City |
| Unified School District | Whitehall School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $125,900 (+10.15%) | $251,800 (+10.15%) | |
| 2025 | $2,989.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,300 | $228,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Benston Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 940 Benston Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WHITEHALL serves 2,902 people · EPA ID MI0007100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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