Benzie County property record for 972 Washington Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,356 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.667 acres (29,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-506-027-40 |
| Primary APN | 06-506-027-40 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,356 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,356 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 29,055 sqft (0.667 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 972 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELBERTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT SE COR OF BLK 30 S 91 FT TO POB W TO CTR OF WASHINGTON AVE S 184 FT ML E TO W'LY ROW M-22 HWY N TO POB SEC 34 T26N R16 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1300, EAST LANSING, MI 48826-1300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2006 · 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 | $249,000 (+120.35%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,153.00 | $498,000 (+120.35%) | |
| 2023 | $113,000 | $226,000 |
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.
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.
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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