Sand. Water. Memories. A Rare Opportunity on Lower Herring Lake. Tucked into the woods on a full acre with nearly 220 feet of private frontage, this west-facing cottage offers something truly special—a front-row seat to unforgettable sunsets over one of Northern Michigan's best-kept secrets. Lower Herring Lake is a quiet, crystal-clear gem—perfect for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and water skiing, with abundant wildlife and that ''Pure Michigan'' magic in every direction. Properties like this almost never come to market. Relax with your morning coffee on the deck, listening to the breeze through the trees and the gentle lapping of the shoreline below. Spend your days on the water, and your evenings around the fire as the sun melts into the lake. All just seven miles from the charming shops and restaurants of downtown Frankfort, a short drive to the world-class Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, and within 20 minutes of Crystal Mountain Resort for four-season fun. A once-in-a-generation chance to own on Lower Herring. Don't let it pass you by.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by The Jon Zickert Group at Real Estate One Zickert• Real Estate One Beulah
Sand. Water. Memories. A Rare Opportunity on Lower Herring Lake. Tucked into the woods on a full acre with nearly 220 feet of private frontage, this west-facing cottage offers something truly special--a front-row seat to unforgettable sunsets over one of Northern Michigan's best-kept secrets. Lower Herring Lake is a quiet, crystal-clear gem--perfect for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and water skiing, with abundant wildlife and that ''Pure Michigan'' magic in every direction. Properties like this almost never come to market. Relax with your morning coffee on the deck, listening to the breeze through the trees and the gentle lapping of the shoreline below. Spend your days on the water, and your evenings around the fire as the sun melts into the lake. All just seven miles from the charming shops and restaurants of downtown Frankfort, a short drive to the world-class Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, and within 20 minutes of Crystal Mountain Resort for four-season fun. A once-in-a-generation chance to own on Lower Herring. Don't let it pass you by.
REALCOMP #78080058996
Jul 18, 2025
Sold
$900,999
$616/sq ft
Jul 3, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2025
Listed
$850,000
$581/sq ft
Sand. Water. Memories. A Rare Opportunity on Lower Herring Lake. Tucked into the woods on a full acre with nearly 220 feet of private frontage, this west-facing cottage offers something truly special-a front-row seat to unforgettable sunsets over one of Northern Michigans best-kept secrets. Lower Herring Lake is a quiet, crystal-clear gem-perfect for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and water skiing, with abundant wildlife and that ‚Å“Pure Michigan‚ magic in every direction. Properties like this almost never come to market. Relax with your morning coffee on the deck, listening to the breeze through the trees and the gentle lapping of the shoreline below. Spend your days on the water, and your evenings around the fire as the sun melts into the lake. All just seven miles from the charming shops and restaurants of downtown Frankfort, a short drive to the world-class Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, and within 20 minutes of Crystal Mountain Resort for four-season fun. A once-in-a-generation chance to own on Lower Herring. Dont let it pass you by.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,359 (−18.1%)
2024
$2,880 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,745
Tax history for 5002 Herring Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,359 (−18.1%)
2024
$2,880 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,745
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,235
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
03-090-003-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 1,463
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1953
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.08
Lot Size Area: 1.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lower Herring
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1463.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,879.93
Tax Assessed Value: $71,971
Location
School Information
High School District: Frankfort
Location Information
Directions: M22 to White Owl Road, to Herring Grove Road. Shown by appointment only, please.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,235
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 03-090-003-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Frankfort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Frankfort High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$854,000 – $1.03M
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