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Last sold for $290,000 on May 6, 2021

525 FOREST AVE

FRANKFORT, MI 49635
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,072 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.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · May 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,782 (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.$263,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$527,600

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

525 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Benzie County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Benzie County

How it measures up in Frankfort 49635

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

Living area3,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.68 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 525 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFrankfort 49635Benzie County
Living areabigger than3,072 ft²90% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac15% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than197461% of homes36% of homes

About 525 Forest Ave

When did 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI last sell?

525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI last sold on May 6, 2021 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI?

525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,072 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI built?

525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

What schools serve 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI?

525 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 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI compare to other homes in Frankfort 49635?

Among the 3,159 homes in Frankfort 49635, it is bigger than 90% of them (3,072 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.68 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1974 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI was $11,782. The county assessed it at $263,800.

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