Get away from it all on forty acres of rolling wooded land bordered by thousands of acres of State land on two sides and only seven miles from Crystal Mountain. Wildlife loves this property, and so will you! Deer Camp is ready with a little TLC from you, offering plenty of room to run your snowmobile or ATV. There are lots of great hunting spots and cover. You can't find many recreational/hunting parcels like this anymore in Northern Michigan. The property is home to an off-the-grid 20X24 rustic hunting cabin with propane lighting. Currently, the property has a hand pump well and outhouse (Benzie County Health Department Inspection Pending). Located by the Little Betsie River and Betsie River for fishing and floating, or take a hike or bike ride one of Benzie County's treasures- the Betsie Valley Trail, which travels from Thompsonville to Beulah and ends in Frankfort (www.betsievalleytrail.org). This is your pace to enjoy Pure Michigan!
Vacant landProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
$5,854Price/Acres
Listed by The Jon Zickert Group at Real Estate One Zickert• Real Estate One Beulah
Bought with Mary Colmus• ERA Greater North Properties
Get away from it all on forty acres of rolling wooded land bordered by thousands of acres of State land on two sides and only seven miles from Crystal Mountain. Wildlife loves this property, and so will you! Deer Camp is ready with a little TLC from you, offering plenty of room to run your snowmobile or ATV. There are lots of great hunting spots and cover. You can't find many recreational/hunting parcels like this anymore in Northern Michigan. The property is home to an off-the-grid 20X24 rustic hunting cabin with propane lighting. Currently, the property has a hand pump well and outhouse (Benzie County Health Department Inspection Pending). Located by the Little Betsie River and Betsie River for fishing and floating, or take a hike or bike ride one of Benzie County's treasures- the Betsie Valley Trail, which travels from Thompsonville to Beulah and ends in Frankfort (www. betsievalleytrail. org). This is your pace to enjoy Pure Michigan!
REALCOMP #78001308480
Jul 12, 2022
Sold
$162,500
Jun 18, 2022
Listed
$170,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$593 (−77.1%)
2024
$2,588 (+7.0%)
2023
$2,418
Tax history for 17544 Bentley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$593 (−77.1%)
2024
$2,588 (+7.0%)
2023
$2,418
*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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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
480
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
04-028-002-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Buildable, Cleared, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 40.0
Lot Size Area: 40.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Acreage
Current Use: Recreational, Hunting
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,012.43
Tax Assessed Value: $24,368
Location
School Information
High School District: Benzie
Location Information
Directions: From Crystal Mountain - Follow Lindy Road (County Hwy 602) through Thompsonville. Continue heading east on Lindy Road (602), turn left on Karlin Road. Take a slight left turn on Nessen Rd. Left onto Bentley. Look for signs. Shown by Appointment Only.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 480
Stories: —
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 04-028-002-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Betsie Valley School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.0mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Thompsonville, MI • 49683
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$223,000 – $270,000
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