This home is perfectly located for every Northern Michigan adventure and must be visited to truly appreciate! With a beautiful 3-season view of Upper Herring Lake, this 3 bed/2 bath quaint ranch with nearly SIX acres (after utility easements are considered) is ready for new owners to make their own and is just minutes from downtown Frankfort, Elberta, and Lake Michigan. The property is home to a variety of trees that help ensure privacy even during the winter months. Remove some of those trees and gain a fuller view of the lake during summer months. Three bedrooms and one bath transition into the main-level living room and dining room that offer that beautiful view of Upper Herring Lake. The cozy downstairs family room provides a space to relax, while the kitchenette and workshop room are ready to be finished and used for a variety of projects. The lower level bathroom has potential to be expanded/renovated. The lower level also has plenty of storage room and a wood boiler that can be utilized for back-up heating. The large detached 2-car garage provides storage for all of the "Up North" necessities. Enjoy looking out at Upper Herring Lake while sipping a cup of coffee, eating lunch, or reading a book. Take a short jaunt down the road to the public boat launch to launch your boat or go fishing or hike the trail at the nearby nature preserve. Enjoy a tubing voyage down the nearby Platte River soaking up the sun while leisurely floating to Lake Michigan. Plan a day visiting Frankfort, Beulah, Crystal Mountain, or one of many public beaches on Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, or one of the many other smaller lakes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
5.73 acresLot Size
$315Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Packer• Keller Williams Northern Michigan
Est. $2,252 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4290 Johnson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80066500
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$431,000
$315/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Pending
—
May 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 1, 2026
Listed
$445,000
$325/sq ft
This home is perfectly located for every Northern Michigan adventure and must be visited to truly appreciate! With a beautiful 3-season view of Upper Herring Lake, this 3 bed/2 bath quaint ranch with nearly SIX acres (after utility easements are considered) is ready for new owners to make their own and is just minutes from downtown Frankfort, Elberta, and Lake Michigan. The property is home to a variety of trees that help ensure privacy even during the winter months. Remove some of those trees and gain a fuller view of the lake during summer months. Three bedrooms and one bath transition into the main-level living room and dining room that offer that beautiful view of Upper Herring Lake. The cozy downstairs family room provides a space to relax, while the kitchenette and workshop room are ready to be finished and used for a variety of projects. The lower level bathroom has potential to be expanded/renovated. The lower level also has plenty of storage room and a wood boiler that can be utilized for back-up heating. The large detached 2-car garage provides storage for all of the "Up North" necessities. Enjoy looking out at Upper Herring Lake while sipping a cup of coffee, eating lunch, or reading a book. Take a short jaunt down the road to the public boat launch to launch your boat or go fishing or hike the trail at the nearby nature preserve. Enjoy a tubing voyage down the nearby Platte River soaking up the sun while leisurely floating to Lake Michigan. Plan a day visiting Frankfort, Beulah, Crystal Mountain, or one of many public beaches on Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, or one of the many other smaller lakes.
REALCOMP #78080066500
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$431,000
$315/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Pending
—
May 3, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 1, 2026
Listed
$445,000
$325/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80063095
Jan 21, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Nov 20, 2025
Price Changed
$449,900
$328/sq ft
Oct 23, 2025
Listed
$464,900
$339/sq ft
REALCOMP #78080063095
Nov 20, 2025
Price Changed
$449,900
$328/sq ft
Oct 26, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 2025
Listed
$464,900
$339/sq ft
REALCOMP #78080056008
Oct 16, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2025
Price Changed
$474,900
$347/sq ft
Jul 28, 2025
Price Changed
$505,000
$369/sq ft
Apr 21, 2025
Listed
$525,000
$383/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80056008
Oct 16, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 2025
Price Changed
$474,900
$347/sq ft
Jul 29, 2025
Price Changed
$505,000
$369/sq ft
Apr 21, 2025
Listed
$525,000
$383/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,409 (+50.2%)
2024
$1,604 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,529
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,372
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
03-001-052-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Great Room, Workshop
Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=12
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
# of Bathrooms (Lower): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 11
Dining Room Level: Main
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Family Room Level: Lower
Family Room Dimensions: 28 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 13
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Concrete
Basement Type: Block, Partially Finished, Walk Out
Directions: Take US-31 S (about 28.7 miles) to Mick Rd. Turn right (West) onto Mick Rd. Follow Mick Rd about 3.3 miles and turn Right onto Herron Rd. Follow for .9 miles and turn Right onto Johnson Rd. House is on the Left side of Johnson Rd.
Municipality: Blaine Twp
Mail City: Frankfort
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Blaine Twp
Area (Municipality): Blaine Twp (10003)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,372
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 03-001-052-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Frankfort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Frankfort High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
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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 93° 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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Historical weather
Frankfort, MI • 49635-9733
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Frankfort. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.