Sold224d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
256 W Forest Ave
Muskegon, MI, 49441 • 49441 • Muskegon County
$152,900
$109/sqft
4Beds
1Baths
1,406Sqft
0.12 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
1-Car Garage
Garage Faces Front · Detached
This home is in high demand
Listed 224 days ago · 4 views · Top 8% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
224 days on market
Established listing
$109/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 8% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic
This 4 bedroom (possible 5) home may qualify for grant programs and is in move in condition. Freshly painted and hardwood flooring, full clean basement and detached garage. This stately home has generous room sizes with 2 main floor bedrooms and 2 bedrooms upstairs. Tall and clean basement offers plenty of space for storage or future finished space. 1 stall detached garage and easy maintenance yard . This property has been family owned for many years and was well cared for. Immediate possession at closing! Seller is including a 1 year Home Protection Plan for buyer peace of mind. Contact Jane McGregor @ 231-557-2591 for details on Grant Programs available to help buyers with down payment and closing costs or to see the inside of the home
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights detached garage, easy maintenance yard, and tall and clean basement as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,007/month
Principal & Interest$804
Property Tax$153
Insurance$51
Down payment20% ($30,580)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $122,320 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1910
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,227 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1910
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Front, Detached
Garage1 spaces
BasementFull
Lot5,227 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood49441
Annual tax$1,394
Parcel6124205427001210
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer
Range
Washer
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Laundry
In Basement
Windows
Insulated Windows
Window Treatments
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Front
Detached
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Sidewalk
Utilities
Phone Available
Natural Gas Available
Electricity Available
Cable Available
Natural Gas Connected
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper9×13 ft117 sqft
Bedroom4
Upper18×11 ft198 sqft
Bedroom5
Upper15×7 ft105 sqft
Dining Area
Main14×12 ft168 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market224
Est. value$152,900
Est. rent$1,614/mo
Tax rate1.15%
Price/sqft$109
On marketJul 1, 2025
PostedJul 1, 2025
Last sold$152,900
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedAug 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views4
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Muskegon, MI, 49441
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 27, 2025Sold$152,900$109MichRIC
Jul 3, 2025Pending Sale$149,900$107MichRIC
Jul 1, 2025Listed For Sale$149,900$107MichRIC
Sold$152,900
Aug 27, 2025•$109/sqft•MichRIC
Pending Sale$149,900
Jul 3, 2025•$107/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$149,900
Jul 1, 2025•$107/sqft•MichRIC
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$1,338$56,800
Apr 9, 2024$1,294$46,900
Apr 9, 2023$1,228$37,100
Apr 9, 2022—$27,900
Apr 9, 2021$1,182$25,600
Apr 9, 2020$1,182$22,500
Apr 9, 2018$212$2,400
Apr 9, 2017—$18,300
Apr 9, 2016—$17,400
Apr 9, 2015—$18,500
Apr 9, 2014—$20,400
Apr 9, 2013$224$19,200
Apr 9, 2012—$18,700
Apr 9, 2011—$21,200
Apr 9, 2010—$21,200
Apr 9, 2009—$23,400
Apr 9, 2008—$24,400
Apr 9, 2007—$22,100
Apr 9, 2006—$22,100
Apr 9, 2005—$21,100
Apr 9, 2004—$18,600
Apr 9, 2003——
Apr 9, 2002—$20,400
Apr 9, 2001—$20,100
Apr 9, 2000—$16,900
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Local context around this listing
Muskegon, MI • Muskegon County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
494404944149442494434944449445
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