Benzie County property record for 959 S Shore E, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.89 acres (169,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,324 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-001-177-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-001-177-00 |
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| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 169,502 sqft (3.89 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 959 S SHORE E |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 100 FT OF GOVT LOT 1 N OF S SHORE RD SEC 15 T26N R16W P.A. 959 E SOUTH SHORE DRIVE [[ 691 251604 QC; BP 492; 794 28683 QC; |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CRYSTAL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
959 S Shore E is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4266 CARLSON DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-8673 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 S Shore E was $6,324 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 | $911,500 | ||
| 2025 | $6,324.00 | $1,823,000 | |
| 2023 | $511,200 | $1,022,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 S Shore E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 959 S Shore E 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 | 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 |
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| 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cherry Capital Connection Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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