490 S Bear Lake Road, Muskegon, MI 49445 - Photo 1

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$699,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,421 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Stunning Bear Lake Waterfront Retreat - Fully Updated Experience pure Michigan living at its finest in this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom waterfront home, nestled on 2 private acres along the serene shores of Bear Lake. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this move-in ready property features freshly remodeled bathrooms, fresh interior and exterior paint, all-new doors and sliding glass doors, brand new lighting throughout, and a complete suite of new appliances. Enjoy panoramic views of Bear Lake from your spacious outdoor areas perfect for summer bonfires, entertaining, and relaxing by the water. The generous yard offers ample space for gatherings, while your private waterfront includes space for a dock, offering direct access to both Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan for endless boating and water activities. This home combines modern luxury with natural beauty in a peaceful, up-north setting just minutes from the best of West Michigan.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 490 S Bear Lake Rd

General

Sold For: $699,000
Taxes: $10,529
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 25033733
Added to Site: 225 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Living Room, Gas Log, Living Room
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached

Location

Area: Muskegon County - M
County: Muskegon
Cross Streets: Ruddiman Dr & McConnell
Driving Directions: From US‑31 N: Continue north on US‑31 N toward Holton/Norton Shores. Take the Airline Road exit (Exit 109). Turn right (east) onto Airline Road and drive for about 1.2 miles. Turn left (north) onto S Bear Lake Road. Continue 0.7 milesâ€”your destination, 490 S Bear Lake Road, will be on the right.

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
Heating Type: Hot Water

Utilities

Water: Public
Cable Available: Yes
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Extra Well

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Aluminum Siding
Basement: Yes
Roof: Composition, Metal
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 2,421
Living Area: 2,421 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 1.95
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 84,942
Lot Features: Wetland Area
Zoning: R-1-LOW

Water Features

Water Front Desc.: Channel, Lake
Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $10,529
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: NORTH MUSKEGON CITY ELY 85 FT OF WLY 385 FT OF NLY 133 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 71 SLY 33 FT RD ALSO INCL ELY 25 FT OF WLY 410 FT OF NLY 133 FT OF SD LOT 2 ALSO INCL NLY 25 FT OF SD LOT 2 EX WLY 410 FT ALSO SLY 21.6 FT OF NLY 46.6 FT OF LOT 2 EX WLY 410 FT BL K 71 FORMERLY 23-168-071-0001-70 ALSO INCLUDING ELY 30 FT OF WLY 300 FT OF NLY 133 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 71 S 33 FT FOR RD ALSO SLY 21.6 FT OF NLY 68.2 FT
Property ID: 23-168-071-0002-70

Listed by Five Star Real Estate-W Norton, Katherine Ellis and Terry Puffer
Sold by RE/MAX West, Stephanie Dahlquist

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Schools

Schools serving 490 S Bear Lake Rd

School District:North Muskegon Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
North Muskegon Elementary School 1600 Mills Ave, Muskegon, MI 49445	K-5	1.7 mi
North Muskegon Middle School 1507 Mills Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49445	6-8	1.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 490 S Bear Lake Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/30/2025

Sold

$699,000

-3.57%

MLS

9/05/2025

Price Reduced

$724,900

-18.46%

MLS

8/11/2025

Price Reduced

$889,000

-11.1%

MLS

7/10/2025

Listed

$1,000,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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