Don’t miss this rare opportunity to restore one of the original homes in the heart of Downtown Frankfort. Just steps from the picturesque Betsie Bay and trail, public boat launch, restaurants, parks and mere blocks to the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, this 3-bedroom home offers a prime location and endless potential. Set on a spacious city lot, there's ample room in the backyard to add a garage, fire pit, or expansive deck creating the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Inside, the home has already undergone substantial preparation including framing work, mini split heating and cooling units, all new windows, drywall and is prepped for your vision. The proposed open-concept layout features a main-floor primary suite complete with an en suite bathroom, while the second floor offers two additional bedrooms and full guest bath. This home offers the unique ability to add square footage by expanding the original footprint, adding a level or both! Whether you're an investor or a homeowner ready to bring new life to a historic gem, this property is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch. Enjoy the charm and walkability of downtown living just a short stroll to shops, restaurants, and unforgettable Lake Michigan sunsets.
Sold for $298,000
$298,000
718 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$307,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,033 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,800
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,033/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,033/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,033/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,832/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,832/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Proposed open-concept layoutSpacious city lotEn suite bathroomFull guest bathMain-floor primary suiteEntertaining or relaxing outdoorsAll new windows
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kari King Cell:231-651-0923,
Century 21 Northland-Frankfort 231-352-7123
Bought with:
Kari King, 6501404677
Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1935838
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 185.64
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 15.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 254.28
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 15.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 184.08
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 15.6
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.6
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 183.6
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 254.28
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 15.6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Other, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Private
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Covered Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150 x 50 x 150
- Features: Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 5101024900
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Town and Harbor
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Frankfort
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $294,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,714
- Price range: $298K - $298K
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $298,000+3.1% |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1935838 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,000+275.3% |
Source: NGLRMLS #1935838 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2016 | Sold | $77,000-3.8% |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2016 | Pending sale | $80,000 |
Source: Real Estate One-beulah #1808890 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $80,000 |
Source: Real Estate One-beulah #1808890 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2015 | Pending sale | $80,000 |
Source: Real Estate One-beulah #1808890 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $80,000 |
Source: REAL ESTATE ONE-BEULAH #1808890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2015 | Pending sale | $80,000 |
Source: REAL ESTATE ONE-BEULAH #1808890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $80,000 |
Source: REAL ESTATE ONE-BEULAH #1808890 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,714 +6.7% | $147,200 +49.9% |
| 2024 | $4,417 -1.9% | $98,200 +24.3% |
| 2023 | $4,504 | $79,000 -10.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $88,700 +17.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $75,600 +25.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $60,400 -9.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $66,900 -0.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $67,200 -3.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $69,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $69,900 +114% |
| 2011 | -- | $32,671 -48.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49635
Nearby homes
- $373,300-- bd-- ba-- sqft722 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Off Market
- $364,0003 bd1 ba1k sqft714 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Off Market
- $402,700-- bd-- ba-- sqft710 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Off Market
- $456,500-- bd1 ba-- sqft724 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Off Market
- $370,0003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft723 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Sold
- $600,0004 bd2 ba1.5k sqft706 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Sold
- $469,900-- bd-- ba-- sqft719 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Off Market
- $543,7003 bd3 ba1.6k sqft715 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Frankfort Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Frankfort High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Frankfort Elementary School
- Middle: Frankfort High School
- High: Frankfort High School
- District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- Michigan
- Benzie County
- Frankfort
- 49635
- 718 Forest Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Frankfort Topics
