Get away from it all on 40 acres of rolling Northern Michigan terrain, bordered by thousands of acres of State land and located just seven miles from Crystal Mountain. This is the kind of recreational and hunting property that is getting harder to find, with plenty of wildlife, good cover and room to explore, hunt, ride ATVs or snowmobiles, and simply enjoy the outdoors. A rustic off-the-grid hunting cabin gives you a great start for deer camp or weekend getaways and features propane lighting. The property also has a hand-pump well and outhouse, with Benzie Leelanau District Health Department inspection pending. The location puts you close to the Little Betsie and Betsie Rivers for fishing and floating, along with the Betsie Valley Trail, which stretches through Benzie County from Thompsonville toward Beulah and Frankfort. Whether you are looking for hunting land, a recreational retreat or your own private piece of Northern Michigan, this property offers 40 acres and direct access to a huge amount of additional public land right outside your door.
Vacant landProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
$4,750Price/Acres
Listed by Jon Zickert• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Median sale price in this area is $364,247. (92% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
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27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Rural view
Treed and wooded
Adjoins state or federal land
Gravel, seasonal roads
Home design
Vacant land / dockominium
Utilities
Water available
Private well
Sale and tax history for 17936 Bentley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80075102
Nov 3, 2026
Listed
$190,000
REALCOMP #78080075102
Nov 3, 2026
Listed
$190,000
Get away from it all on 40 acres of rolling Northern Michigan terrain, bordered by thousands of acres of State land and located just seven miles from Crystal Mountain. This is the kind of recreational and hunting property that is getting harder to find, with plenty of wildlife, good cover and room to explore, hunt, ride ATVs or snowmobiles, and simply enjoy the outdoors. A rustic off-the-grid hunting cabin gives you a great start for deer camp or weekend getaways and features propane lighting. The property also has a hand-pump well and outhouse, with Benzie Leelanau District Health Department inspection pending. The location puts you close to the Little Betsie and Betsie Rivers for fishing and floating, along with the Betsie Valley Trail, which stretches through Benzie County from Thompsonville toward Beulah and Frankfort. Whether you are looking for hunting land, a recreational retreat or your own private piece of Northern Michigan, this property offers 40 acres and direct access to a huge amount of additional public land right outside your door.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$127 (−77.9%)
2024
$575 (+6.0%)
2023
$543
Public record
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
832
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Total Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
04-028-003-00
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
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
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Thompsonville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 17936 Bentley Rd
$189,500
$500 under list price of $190K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $48K to $265K.