2540 Forrester Road
$395,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,767 Sq. Ft.
$224 / Sq. Ft.
1,767
Sq. Ft.
$224
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Discover the perfect mix of privacy and convenience with this 3-bed, 2-bath home on 5 acres mixed with rolling hills and woods just minutes from town. Locals will love the peaceful setting, while a seasonal home owner can enjoy a private escape close to all amenities. A groomed trail to yourself winds through the woods—ideal for walking, relaxing, or exploring nature. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a getaway, this property offers the space, serenity, and location you've been waiting...Discover the perfect mix of privacy and convenience with this 3-bed, 2-bath home on 5 acres mixed with rolling hills and woods just minutes from town. Locals will love the peaceful setting, while a seasonal home owner can enjoy a private escape close to all amenities. A groomed trail to yourself winds through the woods—ideal for walking, relaxing, or exploring nature. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a getaway, this property offers the space, serenity, and location you've been waiting for! Only 12 mins to downtown Frankfort and 8 mins to Beulah! Amazingly, Crystal Mountain is only 14 minutes away! Houses of this type of property do not come up that often in Frankfort. Make this one yours today! One more thing! Blackberry bushes and Grapevines dot the hills.
- Listed by Travis Bailey • Brokerage DRE #6503408515 • Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)P: (561)-414-5694 C: (561)-414-5694 travisbailey.realtor@travestydesign.com
Property Details for 2540 Forrester Road
Zoning
Residential Unk
ZoningDescriptionResidential Unk
Architectural StyleContemporary
LISTING UPDATED: 12/21/2025 02:27 PM
Property Details for 2540 Forrester Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 25034958 |
| Days on Market | 162 |
| Taxes | $1,387 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF |
| County | Benzie County |
Location
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Building Information for 2540 Forrester Road
Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,067 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,952
Property Taxes
$116
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 2540 Forrester Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Cross Streets: Grace Rd and Forrester Rd
- Municipality: Gilmore Twp
- Directions: From Benzonia, go west on Grace Rd, turn left onto Forrester Rd. From Frankfort, go East on Grace Rd, turn right onto Forrester Rd Once you turn onto Forrester Rd, after the tree farm, House is the first on the right side.
- Area - Major: Traverse City - T
- Street #: 2540
- Street Name: Forrester
- Suffix: Road
- City: Frankfort
- State: MI
- Zip Code: 49635
- County: Benzie
- Latitude: 44.596238
- Longitude: -86.161268
- Area - Minor: Traverse City - T
Taxes and HOA
- Taxable Value: 61744.0
- Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
- Tax ID #: 06-001-044-02
School Information
- High School: Frankfort High School
- Middle School: Frankfort Elementary School
- Elementary School: Frankfort Elementary School
Parking
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Side
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage Y/N: Yes
- Attached Garage: No
- Other Structures: Second Garage
- Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
- Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
- Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
- SqFt Source: Previous Listing
- Lot Dimensions: 300' x 726'
- Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1767.0
- SqFt Above Grade: 1767.0
- Lot Measurement: Acres
- Lot Acres: 5.0
- Lot Square Footage: 217800.0
- Lot Size Area: 5.0
Property and Assessments
- Tax Year: 2024
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Legal: N 300 FT OF S 600 FT OF E 726 FT OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 SEC 6 T25N R15W 5 A M/L SPLIT 1987 P.A. 2540 FORRESTER ROAD 11/89 244/784 LC; 10/92 265/84 WD; 10/92 285/879 LC; 9/93 286/174 QC; 8/94 286/934 QC; 5/98 334/252 WD; BP 06/98; 06/02 424/260 Q C; 09/05 BP; 10/09 2009R-05457 QC;
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Total Floor Plans Count: 5
- Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 07-18-2025 09:10:28 PM
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1940
- Videos Change Timestamp: 12-31-1969 07:00:00 PM
- Video Groups: 1
- Mineral Rights: Unknown
Utilities
- Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
- Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
- Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
- Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool Features: Above Ground
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
- Stories: 2
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
- Fencing: Privacy
- Street Type: Paved
- Exterior Material: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
- Roofing: Shingle
- Substructure: Crawl Space
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
- Landscape: Flower Garden, Shrubs/Hedges
- Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
- Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
- Heating: Forced Air, Space Heater
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Pantry
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace: No
- Room Total: 8
- Main Bedrooms: 2
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Basement: Yes
- Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Total Baths: 2.0
- Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Other
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
- Heating: Yes
- Heat Source: Propane
- Heat Type: Forced Air, Space Heater
- Kitchen Features: Center Island, Mud Room Access, Pantry
- Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 14.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Description: Center Island and a Laundry closet and a pantry
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Area
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 16.0
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 17.5
- Room Description: Part of Addition in 2012
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 10.5
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Description: Part of Addition in 2012
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Description: Part of Addition in 2012
Room 7
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 13.5
- Room Width: 5.0
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Length: 25.5
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Description: entire top level
Room 9
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Description: Garage Part of Addition in 2012
Rental
Rental Information
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Terms Available: Cash, Conventional
Property History for 2540 Forrester Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25034958 | $395,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25034958 | $395,000 |
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Public Records for 2540 Forrester Road
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Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENZIEAPN06-001-044-02
Schools near 2540 Forrester Road
This home is within Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Frankfort Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Frankfort High School Public7 to 12 |
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