Welcome home to this clean and updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath charmer! From the moment you walk in, you'll notice the new LVP wood floors, fresh paint, and all the built-in storage that gives this home both personality and practicality. The kitchen has been tastefully updated and offers great functionality, while the spacious living areas provide plenty of room to relax or entertain. Upstairs offers real hardwood floors, 2 generous sized bedrooms that are bright and comfortable, with additional storage tucked throughout. Step outside to a large backyard with room to spread out, plus an extra-deep attached garage that offers more space than your typical one-stall. Move-in ready and full of character, a perfect place to call home!
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$165,000
996 W Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
2beds
1,206sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$167,200 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$1,431 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,200
$159,000 - $176,000
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Extra-deep attached garageFresh paintBuilt-in storageAdditional storage tucked throughoutNew lvp wood floors
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Listed by:
Nicole Kayser 616-610-2510,
West Edge Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Timothy Updyke, 6501410013
Five Star Real Estate
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26007625
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 8
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,206
- Total interior livable area: 1,206 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 24205490000610
- Zoning description: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Muskegon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,538
- Annual tax amount: $3,516
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $165,000$137/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000$137/sqft |
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| 3/8/2026 | Contingent | $165,000$137/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000-76.1%$137/sqft |
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| 6/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/5/2022 | Listing removed | $689,900$572/sqft |
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| 3/29/2021 | Pending sale | $689,900$572/sqft |
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| 2/2/2021 | Price change | $689,900-3.5%$572/sqft |
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| 11/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $714,900+1602.2%$593/sqft |
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| 2/15/2020 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
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| 1/27/2020 | Price change | $950-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Listed for rent | $975+5.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/19/2018 | Listing removed | $925$1/sqft |
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| 6/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $925$1/sqft |
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| 4/12/2016 | Sold | $41,999$35/sqft |
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| 3/22/2016 | Pending sale | $41,999$35/sqft |
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| 3/16/2016 | Price change | $41,999-11.6%$35/sqft |
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| 2/16/2016 | Price change | $47,500-10.4%$39/sqft |
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| 1/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $53,000+47.6%$44/sqft |
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| 10/31/2015 | Listing removed | $35,900$30/sqft |
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| 9/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $35,900+31%$30/sqft |
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| 6/30/2015 | Sold | $27,400-8.4%$23/sqft |
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| 4/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $29,900-40.2%$25/sqft |
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| 6/1/2007 | Sold | $50,000-39.7%$41/sqft |
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| 10/12/2006 | Sold | $82,853$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,516 +3.4% | $84,100 +20.8% |
| 2024 | $3,401 +5.5% | $69,600 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $3,223 | $61,800 +20% |
| 2022 | -- | $51,500 +12.7% |
| 2021 | $2,339 | $45,700 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $2,339 +458.9% | $40,300 +1512% |
| 2018 | $419 | $2,500 -92.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $34,700 +4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $33,200 -1.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $33,600 -1.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $34,100 +5.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $32,400 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,300 -14.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $37,700 -10.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,300 -13% |
| 2008 | -- | $48,600 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $44,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $44,200 +4.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,200 -0.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $41,000 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,700 +17.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $33,700 |
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Neighborhood: 49441
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