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Love Road, Benzonia, MI 49616

$245,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,064,744 Status: Active
Current Price: $245,000 List Date: 5/06/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

This 47+ acre Benzonia Township property offers a rare blend of privacy, recreation, wildlife habitat, and long-term conservation protection. Gently rolling terrain, young aspen forest, and a small open meadow near the southwest corner create a beautiful setting for hunting, hiking, trail building, quiet camping, and future use. The entire northern boundary runs along the Betsie Valley Trail, giving the property a unique connection to one of the area's favorite pedestrian and biking routes linking Frankfort to Thompsonville. Located within the Betsie River watershed, the land is part of a larger connected forested landscape that supports wildlife movement, habitat diversity, and the natural beauty of Benzie County. Currently known as Love Forest, the property features early successional forest that provides excellent habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife. Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy purchased the property to ensure its permanent

Supplements: protection and is now offering it for sale subject to a conservation easement. The easement allows for private recreational ownership while protecting the land's ecological and scenic values for generations to come. Permitted uses include a future 2-acre building site, within which the owner may establish a 1-acre building envelope, allowing for on ...

Listing Details MLS# 26020356

Location Property Info

County
Benzie
Street Name
Love
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49616

General Property Info

Property Sub-Type
Acreage
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Square Footage
2064744
Lot Acres
47.4
Lot Dimensions
1800x1000x1176x1140
Road Frontage
1000
Waterfront
No
School District
Benzie

Tax Info

Tax ID #
02-036-015-20/131-001-00
For Tax Year
2026
Tax Year
2026
Taxable Value
0
SEV
0
Seller's Annual Property Tax
0
Homestead %
0
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
From M-115/US-31, turn east onto Love Road. Continue past Dam Road. When the road turns south into Hanmer Rd., go straight on the two-track to the property. Look for the real estate directional signs. Shown by Appointment Only,

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Hanmer
Municipality
Benzonia Twp
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/Acre
5168.78
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
This 47+ acre Benzonia Township property offers a rare blend of privacy, recreation, wildlife habitat, and long-term conservation protection. Gently rolling terrain, young aspen forest, and a small open meadow near the southwest corner create a beautiful setting for hunting, hiking, trail building, quiet camping, and future use. The entire northern boundary runs along the Betsie Valley Trail, giving the property a unique connection to one of the area's favorite pedestrian and biking routes linking Frankfort to Thompsonville. Located within the Betsie River watershed, the land is part of a larger connected forested landscape that supports wildlife movement, habitat diversity, and the natural beauty of Benzie County. Currently known as Love Forest, the property features early successional forest that provides excellent habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife. Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy purchased the property to ensure its permanent
Legal
Sale consists of Parcel 10-02-036-015-20 and Parcel 10-02-131-011-50

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Rolling Hills
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Dirt
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Util Avail at Street

None
Yes

Utilities Attached

None
Yes

Sewer

None
Yes

Water

None
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Lot Description: Level; Rolling Hills; Wooded Street Type: Dirt; Gravel Util Avail at Street: None Utilities Attached: None Sewer: None Water: None Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Mineral Rights: Unknown Sale Conditions: None Possession: Close Of Escrow
IDX
Listing Office: Real Estate One Beulah
Listing Agent: Jon M Zickert
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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