Exceptional property offers panoramic countryside views, with excellent access, gentle slopes, and a picturesque landscape of mature evergreens and hardwoods. Ideally located near Crystal Plaza and a variety of shops and services, the property is zoned General Commercial (C-1), providing outstanding flexibility for commercial or mixed-use development. The Betsie River is less than a mile away in two directions, and Crystal Lake is just 1.5 miles from the site. The Village of Benzonia is designated a Redevelopment Ready Community by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and the current Master Plan actively supports both commercial and mixed-use projects in this area. Conceptual docs contracted by Seller, are included for a mixed-use community.
Vacant landProperty Type
16.97 acresLot Size
$29,228Price/Acres
Listed by Mary Hoyt• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
•231-882-4449 (broker)
•lbradford@realestateone.com (broker)
Listed by Jennie Dunaway• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
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K - 12
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Homestead Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Rural view
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South-facing frontage along Love Road
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Sloping terrain
Treed and wooded areas
Some cleared areas
Rural setting
Home design
Vacant land / dockominium
Subdivision described by metes and bounds
Parking
No parking structures (vacant land)
Construction
Approximately 16.97 acres
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Electricity available
Phone service available
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Sale and tax history for 000 Love Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80057991
Jun 3, 2025
Listed
$496,000
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80048731
Jun 3, 2025
Price Changed
$780,000
Jul 23, 2024
Listed
$899,000
+15
Developers, this 26.79-acre property offers the rare combination of commercial/multi-use zoning, a strategic location, and a conceptual site plan included by the Seller for a future mixed-use community. Fronting both Love Road and South Street, the parcel is ideally situated within a vibrant commercial hub, just steps from Crystal Plaza and surrounded by successful independent businesses. Property has a nice mix of mature trees & open area with expansive countryside views. The Betsie River is within a mile in two directions & Crystal Lk is 1.5 mi. Ideal for housing, businesses, recreation center etc.
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Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.
Climate risks
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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 000 Love Rd
$453,471
$43K under list price of $496K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $180K to $538K.