Benzie County property record for 959 Washington Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,622 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,398 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-506-021-10 |
| Primary APN | 06-506-021-10 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,095 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,095 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,095 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,622 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 959 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9095 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SE COR BLK 31 FRANKFORT CITY (VILLAGE OF ELBERTA) TH DUE S ALG E LN BLK 31 EXT 91.65 FT TO POB TH CONT ALG EXT DUE S 80 F |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERTA |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
959 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9095 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Washington Ave was $4,398 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $244,900 | ||
| 2025 | $4,398.00 | $489,800 | |
| 2023 | $175,100 | $350,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 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 959 Washington Ave 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 | Indirect within 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 | 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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