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#25031125, Claire Ritter, Listing office: Five Star Real Estate
$149,900 List price
256 W Forest Ave Muskegon, MI 49441
4 beds
1 full
1,406 sqft
0.1 acres
$107 / sqft
House
Property details
About 256 W Forest Ave
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
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,406 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingConcrete, Detached, Garage Faces Front
MLS #71025031835
Garage1 space
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Concrete, Detached, Garage Faces Front
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $106
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,294
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Seaway to Hackley. East on Hackley to Wood St. North on Wood to E Forest. West on E Forest.
- Year Built: 1910
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,406 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: 71025031835
- MLS Name: West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Five Star Real Estate
- Office Phone: (231) 733-3080
- Listing Agent: Jane M McGregor
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,900 | $1,294 |
| 2023 | $37,100 | $1,227 |
| 2022 | $27,900 | $1,208 |
| 2021 | $25,600 | $1,182 |
| 2020 | $22,500 | $1,150 |
| 2019 | $18,100 | $1,115 |
| 2018 | $18,300 | $1,100 |
| 2017 | $18,300 | $1,100 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Moon Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•1826 Hoyt St
4
Oakview Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•1420 Madison St
6
Campbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.2 mi
•1355 Greenwich Rd
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. Residents of Muskegon, MI typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area 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 256 W Forest Ave
The listing price of 256 W Forest Ave property is $149,900.
The property 256 W Forest Ave is a house located in Muskegon, Michigan, 49441.
Active Listing: 256 W Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 256 W Forest Ave are: Moon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Oakview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Campbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), 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 $1,294 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 256 W Forest Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 256 W Forest Ave is 1,406 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 256 W Forest Ave is 1910.
This home is located at 256 W Forest Ave in Muskegon, MI and zip code 49441 in the Nelson neighborhood. This 1,406 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.
Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Muskegon, MI. In the same period over 33 listings were sold below the listed price and 25 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Muskegon, MI increased by 11.5% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $200,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 15 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.