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$220,000

551 Alva St, Muskegon, MI 49442

4beds

1,626sqft

$1,675/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

10,454 Square Feet Lot

$217,800 Zestimate^®

$135/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Extra storage spaceStorage shedLaundry areaCorner lotFamily roomSpacious kitchenOpen-concept layout

Looking for a home with plenty of space and updates throughout? Check out this 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home in Muskegon! The main floor features an open-concept layout with a spacious kitchen that opens to a large deck overlooking the backyard and storage shed. You'll also find a bedroom and full bathroom on the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers its own full bathroom, while the lower level provides two additional bedrooms, a family room, laundry area, and extra storage space. Situated on a corner lot near Smith Ryerson Park, this home is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Muskegon, where you can enjoy local shops, restaurants, and other amenities. With a flexible layout and room to spread out, this home has a lot to offer!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 240.24
Dimensions: 18.20 x 13.20

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 85.16
Dimensions: 10.50 x 8.11

Bedroom 3

Level: Lower
Area: 104.76
Dimensions: 9.70 x 10.80

Bedroom 4

Level: Lower
Area: 99.91
Dimensions: 9.70 x 10.30

Primary bathroom

Level: Upper
Area: 93.1
Dimensions: 7.00 x 13.30

Bathroom 1

Level: Main
Area: 66.5
Dimensions: 7.00 x 9.50

Dining area

Level: Main
Area: 107.17
Dimensions: 10.60 x 10.11

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 185.84
Dimensions: 20.40 x 9.11

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 85.05
Dimensions: 10.50 x 8.10

Laundry

Level: Lower
Area: 60.2
Dimensions: 7.00 x 8.60

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 219.39
Dimensions: 21.30 x 10.30

Office

Level: Lower
Area: 98.7
Dimensions: 10.50 x 9.40

Utility room

Level: Lower
Area: 111.54
Dimensions: 14.30 x 7.80

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Vinyl
Windows: Replacement
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,155
Total interior livable area: 1,626 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Features

Stories: 2
Fencing: Privacy

Lot

Size: 10,454 Square Feet
Dimensions: 78 x 132
Features: Corner Lot, Shrubs/Hedges

Details

Parcel number: 24205022000600
Zoning description: R-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Muskegon

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $135/sqft
Tax assessed value: $102,900
Annual tax amount: $3,387
Date on market: 10/28/2026
Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$217,800

$207,000 - $229,000

$1,582/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/28/2026	Listed for sale	$220,000+6.8%$135/sqft
Source: MichRIC #26057190 Report a problem
5/16/2025	Sold	$206,000+3.1%$127/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25013143 Report a problem
4/14/2025	Pending sale	$199,900$123/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25013143 Report a problem
4/3/2025	Listed for sale	$199,900+28.1%$123/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25013143 Report a problem
3/21/2023	Sold	$156,000+0.7%$96/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/23/2023	Pending sale	$154,900$95/sqft
Source: MichRIC #23005079 Report a problem
2/20/2023	Listed for sale	$154,900+25.9%$95/sqft
Source: MichRIC #23005079 Report a problem
7/1/2020	Sold	$123,000+3.4%$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/7/2020	Pending sale	$118,900$73/sqft
Source: RE/MAX West #20013515 Report a problem
4/24/2020	Listed for sale	$118,900+625%$73/sqft
Source: RE/MAX West #20013515 Report a problem
8/28/2012	Listing removed	$700
Source: Stonecrest Report a problem
7/25/2012	Listed for rent	$700
Source: Stonecrest Report a problem
6/7/2012	Listing removed	$16,400$10/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Woodland-Schmidt #11008891 Report a problem
9/15/2011	Price change	$16,400-5.7%$10/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Woodland-Schmidt #11008891 Report a problem
7/23/2011	Price change	$17,400-12.6%$11/sqft
Source: Woodland-Schmidt #11008891 Report a problem
5/22/2011	Price change	$19,900-20.1%$12/sqft
Source: Woodland-Schmidt #11008891 Report a problem
2/21/2011	Listed for sale	$24,900+363.7%$15/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #11008891 Report a problem
1/26/2011	Sold	$5,370-73%$3/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/21/2010	Listed for sale	$19,900-56.6%$12/sqft
Source: Fannie Mae #10039899 Report a problem
7/20/2010	Sold	$45,861+12.1%$28/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/28/2005	Sold	$40,900+63.6%$25/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/16/2005	Sold	$25,000-20.6%$15/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/3/2004	Sold	$31,502$19/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$3,387 +1.9%	$102,900 +15.7%
2025	$3,325 +219%	$88,900 +17%
2024	$1,042 +4.2%	$76,000 +137.5%
2023	$1,000	$32,000 +44.1%
2022	--	$22,200 +15%
2021	$665	$19,300 +30.4%
2020	$665 +304.8%	$14,800 +825%
2018	$164	$1,600 -88.9%
2017	--	$14,400
2016	--	--
2015	--	$12,100 -8.3%
2014	--	$13,200 +2.3%
2013	$147	$12,900 +2.4%
2012	--	$12,600 -8%
2011	--	$13,700
2010	--	$13,700 -6.8%
2009	--	$14,700 -13.5%
2008	--	$17,000 +11.1%
2007	--	$15,300
2006	--	$15,300 +6.3%
2005	--	$14,400 +5.1%
2004	--	$13,700
2003	--	--
2002	--	$12,400 +5.1%
2001	--	$11,800 +16.8%
2000	--	$10,100