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#71025022994, Veronika Anderson, Listing Office: RE/MAX West
$130,000 List price
253 W Southern Ave Muskegon, MI 49441
$1,544
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,224 sqft
0.05 acres
$106 / sqft
House
Property details
About 253 W Southern Ave
Updated and rental-certified 3 bed, 2 bath home in the city of Muskegon. Features include a brand new furnace (2025), new roof (2023), fresh exterior paint (2023), and updated LVP bathroom flooring. One bedroom and one full bath on the main floor, with two additional bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. Currently rented at $1,249/month through 11/30/25 --tenants pay all utilities and handle lawn and snow care, with no missed payments. Tenant has indicated they are open to moving to another property the seller owns, if new owner wants them out earlier. Public water and sewer, shared unpaved driveway, and located just east of Seaway Drive near downtown and the lakeshore trail. Easy access to shopping, schools, and transit.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,224 sqft
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1974
ParkingShared Driveway, Unpaved
MLS #71025022240
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Shared Driveway, Unpaved
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $130,000
- Price/SqFt: $106
- Annual Tax Amount: $776
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: South on Park St to W Southern Ave. East to home.
- Year Built: 1974
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,224 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: 71025022240
- MLS Name: West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Five Star Real Estate Whitehall
- Office Phone: (231) 733-3080
- Listing Agent: Dylan Zuniga, Alexia Zuniga
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,100 | $776 |
| 2023 | $23,500 | $1,315 |
| 2022 | $17,900 | $725 |
| 2021 | $16,400 | $710 |
| 2020 | $14,500 | $682 |
| 2019 | $11,800 | $661 |
| 2018 | $10,600 | $652 |
| 2017 | $10,600 | $652 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Moon Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•1826 Hoyt St
4
Oakview Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•1420 Madison St
4
Marquette Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.2 mi
•480 Bennett St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $18,594. The majority of Muskegon, MI residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
88%
<35k
12%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
24%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 253 W Southern Ave
The listing price of 253 W Southern Ave property is $130,000.
The property 253 W Southern Ave is a house located in Muskegon, Michigan, 49441.
Active Listing: 253 W Southern Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 253 W Southern Ave are: Moon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Oakview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Marquette Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Muskegon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North Muskegon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Mona Shores Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Muskegon High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Muskegon Community Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Muskegon Covenant Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $776 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 253 W Southern Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 253 W Southern Ave is 1,224 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 253 W Southern Ave is 1974.
This home is located at 253 W Southern Ave in Muskegon, MI and zip code 49441 in the Nelson neighborhood. This 1,224 square foot home, which was built in 1974, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $130,000.
In April 2025 more than 33 listings in Muskegon, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 27 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 41 were sold below. The number of listings in Muskegon, MI increased by 2.3% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $198,681.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.