218,235 Lot Size5.01 Acres
3 Carlson Road, Frankfort, MI 49635
Est: $1,393/moGet pre-approved

Description

The crown of the ridge. This premier five-acre parcel sits at the highest elevation of the three, tucked into the rolling terrain of Crystal Lake Township ¢â‚¬" yet just minutes from the boutique shops, restaurants, and marina of downtown Frankfort and the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The most expansive Betsie Bay Valley views in the grouping open up from a naturally configured building site that is level, accessible, and ready for the home you've been designing in your head. The mature canopy...The crown of the ridge. This premier five-acre parcel sits at the highest elevation of the three, tucked into the rolling terrain of Crystal Lake Township ¢â‚¬" yet just minutes from the boutique shops, restaurants, and marina of downtown Frankfort and the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The most expansive Betsie Bay Valley views in the grouping open up from a naturally configured building site that is level, accessible, and ready for the home you've been designing in your head. The mature canopy frames the views without obscuring them, and the light shifts beautifully through every season. Privacy here is immediate and complete. Access is via a deeded private road easement, and utilities ¢â‚¬" gas, electric, and fiber ¢â‚¬" are available at the Carlson Road entrance, ready to be extended to the site. Well and septic will be required. Whether you're envisioning a weekend retreat, a full-time residence, or a legacy property to hold for generations, this parcel delivers the rare combination of genuine seclusion and real-world convenience ¢â‚¬" at the finest address in the series. And if your vision is larger, this is one of three adjacent lots available ¢â‚¬" an opportunity to assemble up to 15 contiguous acres in one of Benzie County's most scenic townships. Come walk the land. The setting speaks for itself.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/21/2026 03:30 PM

  1. Listed by Maureen Hatfield • REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
    P: (239)-579-9011 maureenhatfield@realestateone.com

Property Details for 3 Carlson Road

Status
MLS #
78080069519
Days on Market
49
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land
Year Built
-
Lot Size
5.01 AC
Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 3 Carlson Road

Lot Size5.01 AC

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$1,393 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,393

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Property Information for 3 Carlson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 44.62161039
  • Longitude: -86.20849284
  • MLS Area Major: Area93041Crystal Lake Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0500148531
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 26, Township 26 N, Range 16 W, Crystal Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan. Complete Legal Description is provided in the Registered Survey document.
School Information
  • High School District: Frankfort Elberta
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.01
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular - see survey
  • Lot Features: Easement, Rolling Slope, Many Trees, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Private Road
  • Survey: No
Property and Assessments
  • Class Name: Land
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Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 3 Carlson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080069519

$274,000
Jun 10, 2026

Permanently Off Market

Realcomp #78080061972

$284,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080061972

$284,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080069519

$274,000
06/10/2026

Permanently Off Market

Realcomp #78080061972

$284,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080061972

$284,000

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Schools near 3 Carlson Road

This home is within Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frankfort Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Frankfort High School
Public6 to 12

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3 Carlson Road is a 5.01 ac of land for sale in Frankfort, MI 49635. This property was listed for sale on June 11, 2026 by REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027, it's currently listed at $274,000. This listing's school district is Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. Nearby schools include Frankfort Elementary School and Frankfort High School. 3 Carlson Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 5.01 ac of land on a 218,235 sq. ft. / 5.01 acres lot.

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