Benzie County property record for 981 Washington Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 1,424 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,415 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,520 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-506-021-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-506-021-00 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,424 sqft |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 12,415 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 981 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELBERTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT SE COR BLK 31 FRANKFORT CITY (VILLAGE OF ELBERTA) TH DUE S ALG E LN BLK 31 EXT 171.65 FT TO POB TH CONT ALG EXT DUE S |
| 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 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2152 W SUMMERDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-1115 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| 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 | $209,300 (+40.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,520.00 | $418,600 (+40.28%) | |
| 2023 | $149,200 | $298,400 |
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.
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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