Summer cottage on Beach Rd in Crystal Downs. Beautiful woodwork throughout with timberframe contruction. Sits right on the beach just a few feet from Lake Michigan with no neighbor in sight. Beautiful Michigan stone fireplace, cathedral wood ceilings, open floor plan, and perfectly placed deck overlooking the Manitou Islands. 150 feet of private frontage which makes you feel like you own a piece of paradise. Membership in Crystal Downs is not guaranteed with this home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$1,292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sandra Jackson• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Bought with Suzanne Voltz• Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Summer cottage on Beach Rd in Crystal Downs. Beautiful woodwork throughout with timberframe contruction. Sits right on the beach just a few feet from Lake Michigan with no neighbor in sight. Beautiful Michigan stone fireplace, cathedral wood ceilings, open floor plan, and perfectly placed deck overlooking the Manitou Islands. 150 feet of private frontage which makes you feel like you own a piece of paradise. Membership in Crystal Downs is not guaranteed with this home.
REALCOMP #78001155865
Apr 6, 2016
Sold
$995,000
$553/sq ft
Oct 22, 2015
Listed
$995,000
$553/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1107305
Oct 6, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 9, 2012
Listed
$975,000
$542/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,129 (−16.2%)
2024
$16,855 (−2.3%)
2023
$17,244
Tax history for 44 Beach Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,129 (−16.2%)
2024
$16,855 (−2.3%)
2023
$17,244
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,552
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
10-075-031-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,800
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Subdivided
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 150
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 52 x 150 x 76 x 148
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Zoning Description: Other, Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $30
Schools Information
High School District: FrankfortElberta
Location Information
Subdivision Name: CRYSTAL DOWNS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 10-075-031-00
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 • 4.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.21M – $2.68M
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