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$189,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,152 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence that's brimming with charm and great curb appeal! Featuring over 1,130 square feet of finished living space, this home has been completely refreshed inside and out. Enjoy the blend of luxury vinyl plank and real wood flooring throughout, complemented by new cabinets, modern lighting, and a stylish tiled shower. Major updates include a high-efficiency furnace and water heater (both new in 2025), replacement windows, PEX plumbing, and brand new shingles installed in 2025 offering peace of mind for years to come .Enjoy extra parking in the alley behind the home, plus plenty of space to add your dream garage! With its bright, inviting spaces and thoughtful upgrades, this move-in-ready home is the perfect blend of comfort, quality, and value . Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.

Full Property Details for 1281 Emerson Ave

General

  • Price: $189,900
  • Taxes: $1,472
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 25054102
  • Updated: 11/10/2025
  • Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Appliances: Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Basement

Location

  • Area: Muskegon County - M
  • County: Muskegon
  • Cross Streets: Roberts & Burton
  • Driving Directions: Laketon Ave East to Roberts North to Emerson East.

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,152
  • Living Area: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,661
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 117
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Zoning: R

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,472
  • Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON ROSELINDE ADD LOT 56
  • Property ID: 61-24-745-000-0056-00

Listed by Nexes Realty Muskegon, William E Carlston and Nexes Realty Muskegon, Brock Edward Carlston

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  • William E Carlston

    Nexes Realty Muskegon

  • Brock Edward Carlston

    Nexes Realty Muskegon

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School District:Muskegon City School District
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Price & Sales History for 1281 Emerson Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
11/10/2025
Price Reduced
$189,900
-5%
MLS
10/21/2025
Listed
$199,900
2322.44%
MLS
10/25/2011
Sold
$8,252
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Tax History for 1281 Emerson Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,427
3%
$58,500
19%
2023
$1,381
5%
$49,300
17%
2022
$1,310
2%
$42,000
37%
2021
$1,289
2%
$30,700
8%
2020
$1,261
2%
$28,500
20%
2019
$1,239
—
$23,700
10%
2019
$1,239
2%
$21,600
4%
2018
$1,211
3%
$20,800
3%
2017
$1,174
1%
$20,100
4%
2016
$1,158
4%
$19,400
1%
2014
$1,109
—
$19,200
5%
2014
$1,109
7%
$18,200
3%
2013
$1,039
—
$17,700
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