706 Forest Avenue, Frankfort, MI 49635 (MLS# 26009461)

706 Forest Avenue, Frankfort, MI 49635

$610,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,559 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active Backup

Current Price: $610,000 List Date: 3/12/2026 Last Modified: 3/24/2026

Overview

Description

Completely renovated duplex in the heart of downtown Frankfort, just blocks from Lake Michigan and the charm of this sought-after coastal town. A rare opportunity to own a versatile property ideal as a primary residence with income potential, a Northern Michigan getaway, or an investment property. Offering two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments, each unit features a private entrance along with updated interiors, new appliances, neutral paint and flooring, dishwashers, washers and dryers, and air conditioning. The main floor unit offers spacious kitchen, living, and dining areas, while the upper unit includes a full kitchen and comfortable living space. Enjoy easy access to Frankfort's restaurants, shops, schools, Betsie Bay, the Betsie Valley Trail, and Lake Michigan's beautiful shoreline. Strong rental history available. Move-in ready and well located in one of Northern Michigan's most desirable small-town setting. A turn-key option exists, making ownership easy!

Supplements: (Seller currently has two STR permits with the City of Frankfort -https://www.frankfortmich.com/how_do_i/learn_about/short_term_rentals.php for details or contact the City of Frankfort 231-352-7117)

Listing Details MLS# 26009461

Location Property Info

County: Benzie
Street #: 706
Street Name: Forest
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49635
Zip (4): 9041

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.17
Lot Square Footage: 7405
Lot Dimensions: 50x150x48x75x75
Year Built: 1920
Road Frontage: 48
Garage Y/N: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1559
SqFt Above Grade: 1559
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 853
Building Total SqFt: 1559
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Frankfort
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 51-010-252-00
Taxable Value: 124500
SEV: 124500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1234
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Second house on the south side of Forest Ave, just before Seventh St., heading into downtown. Private parking available behind the home off of Anchor Place. Looks for real estate signs.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 706
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 853

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 853
Total Basement SQFT: 853

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: M22
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Frankfort

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 391.28

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Completely renovated duplex in the heart of downtown Frankfort, just blocks from Lake Michigan and the charm of this sought-after coastal town. A rare opportunity to own a versatile property ideal as a primary residence with income potential, a Northern Michigan getaway, or an investment property. Offering two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments, each unit features a private entrance along with updated interiors, new appliances, neutral paint and flooring, dishwashers, washers and dryers, and air conditioning. The main floor unit offers spacious kitchen, living, and dining areas, while the upper unit includes a full kitchen and comfortable living space. Enjoy easy access to Frankfort's restaurants, shops, schools, Betsie Bay, the Betsie Valley Trail, and Lake Michigan's beautiful shoreline. Strong rental history available. Move-in ready and well located in one of Northern Michigan's most desirable small-town setting. A turn-key option exists, making ownership easy!
Legal: LOT 7 BLK 22 EXC W 2 FT OF N 1/2 TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT P.A. 706 FOREST AVENUE 8/78 174/371 QC; 10/81 189/482 MLC; 216/107-109 WD; BP 3/87; 7/92 261/870 QC; 01/67 504/1019 DC; 04/04 504/1018 WD; 03/17 2017R-01186 WD; 08/17 2017R-03305 WD;

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Sidewalk: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Available: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Private Water: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Laundry Features

In Unit: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Heat Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Partial: Yes

Architectural Style

Other: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes
Subject To Tenant Rights: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Unit Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Partial Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Private Water Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available Heat Source: Electric; Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard; Hot Water Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Architectural Style: Other Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable; Subject To Tenant Rights Sale Conditions: None

Documents

Seller's Disclosure/ Lead Based Paint ›

STR ›

Floor Plan ›

Listing Office: Real Estate One Beulah

Listing Agent: Jon M Zickert

Last Updated: March - 24 - 2026

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