Charming, furnished cottage with 136 feet on Herring Creek, south of Frankfort. Steps away from Lower Herring Lake for boating, swimming and walleye fishing. Move right in or use as a rental in three seasons. Fall salmon runs are legendary. Cottage features two bedrooms, front porch, sleeping porch and several updates, including well, septic, roof and electric. Driving minutes to Elberta and Frankfort for shopping, dining, hang-gliding, bicycling and Lake Michigan beaches. Happy family memories made here since 1962. Keep the tradition going.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Christine Stapleton• Stapleton Realty
Bought with Gail Crompton• Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Charming, furnished cottage with 136 feet on Herring Creek, south of Frankfort. Steps away from Lower Herring Lake for boating, swimming and walleye fishing. Move right in or use as a rental in three seasons. Fall salmon runs are legendary. Cottage features two bedrooms, front porch, sleeping porch and several updates, including well, septic, roof and electric. Driving minutes to Elberta and Frankfort for shopping, dining, hang-gliding, bicycling and Lake Michigan beaches. Happy family memories made here since 1962. Keep the tradition going.
REALCOMP #78001199860
Jul 31, 2020
Sold
$165,000
$224/sq ft
Jun 22, 2020
Listed
$169,900
$230/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 2005
Sold
$75,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,231 (−18.1%)
2024
$2,724 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,596
Tax history for 1703 Elberta Resort Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,231 (−18.1%)
2024
$2,724 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,596
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,751 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
440
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
Benzie County
APN
03-030-003-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Interior Features
Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 738
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Subdivided, Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 136
Water Body Name: Herring Creek
Lot Size Dimensions: 136 x 150 x 100 x 63
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: FrankfortElberta
Location Information
Subdivision Name: MATZINGERS RESORT
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 440
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,751 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 03-030-003-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Frankfort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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Frankfort High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $331,000
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