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$255,383$277 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $182,000 on Mar 22, 2024

239 CARTWRIGHT ST

ELBERTA, MI 49628
2
Beds
1
Baths
922 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$255K
$229K low$281K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$182,000 · Mar 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,287 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$96,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBENZIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Frankfort Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Frankfort High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49628These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,262
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

239 Cartwright St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Benzie County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Elberta 49628
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Benzie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Benzie County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Benzie County

What homes are worth in Elberta 49628

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$166K$646K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Elberta 49628.

How it measures up in Elberta 49628

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elberta 49628.

Estimated value$255,383
CheaperTypical $277,843Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$277
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area922 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 239 Cartwright St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElberta 49628Benzie County
Estimated valuepricier than$255,38340% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27774% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than922 ft²26% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac25% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than194054% of homes14% of homes

About 239 Cartwright St

How much is 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI is $255,383 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $229,460 to $281,306. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI last sell?

239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI last sold on Mar 22, 2024 for $182,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI?

239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 922 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI built?

239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI?

239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI is assigned to Frankfort Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Frankfort High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI compare to other homes in Elberta 49628?

Among the 224 homes in Elberta 49628, it is worth more than 40% of them ($255,383 against a typical $277,843), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($277 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 26% of them (922 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Benzie County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 239 Cartwright St, Elberta, MI was $3,287. The county assessed it at $96,900.

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