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$962,026$327 / 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 91How 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

523 FOREST AVE

FRANKFORT, MI 49635
2
Baths
2,944 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$962K
$878K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,363 (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.$276,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$226,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$553,400

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Frankfort High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49635These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.9

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.56%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,108
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,709
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

523 Forest Ave 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 more than 85% of homes in Benzie County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Frankfort 49635
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Benzie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Benzie County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Benzie County

What homes are worth in Frankfort 49635

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

This home
$221K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Frankfort 49635.

How it measures up in Frankfort 49635

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Frankfort 49635.

Estimated value$962,026
CheaperTypical $728,107Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $420Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area2,944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 523 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFrankfort 49635Benzie County
Estimated valuepricier than$962,02666% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32730% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than2,944 ft²89% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac17% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes5% of homes

About 523 Forest Ave

How much is 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI is $962,026 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $878,389 to $1,045,663. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI last sell?

523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI?

523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI has 2 bathrooms, 2,944 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI built?

523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI?

523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, 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 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI compare to other homes in Frankfort 49635?

Among the 3,159 homes in Frankfort 49635, it is worth more than 66% of them ($962,026 against a typical $728,107), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($327 against a typical $420), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,944 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Benzie County, it is worth more than 85% 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 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI was $3,363. The county assessed it at $276,700.

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