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$165,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,206 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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Welcome home to this clean and updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath charmer! From the moment you walk in, you'll notice the gorgeous hardwood floors, fresh paint, and all the built-in storage that gives this home both personality and practicality. The kitchen has been tastefully updated and offers great functionality, while the spacious living areas provide plenty of room to relax or entertain. Upstairs offers 2 generous sized bedrooms that are bright and comfortable, with additional storage tucked throughout. Step outside to a large backyard with room to spread out, plus an extra-deep attached garage that offers more space than your typical one-stall. Move-in ready and full of character, a perfect place to call home!

Full Property Details for 996 W Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $165,000
  • Taxes: $3,516
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26007625
  • Updated: Today (3/2/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Number of Fireplaces: 8

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Basement

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Location

  • County: Muskegon
  • Cross Streets: Hudson and Franklin
  • Driving Directions: Southern to Franklin, then south to Forest, east to property

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,206
  • Living Area: 1,206 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1929

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,837
  • Lot Dimensions: 47 x 124
  • Zoning: 1

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,516
  • Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 S 1/2 LOT 6 BLK 490 EXC N 12.5 FT TH'OF & ALSO N 12.5 FT VAC FOREST AVE ADJ
  • Property ID: 24-205-490-0006-10

Listed by West Edge Real Estate LLC, Nicole Kayser

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Schools serving 996 W Forest Ave

School District:Muskegon City School District
NameGradesDistance
Lakeside Elementary
2312 Denmark Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
PK-51.7 mi
Muskegon Middle School
1150 Amity Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
6-82.8 mi
Muskegon High School
80 West Southern Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441
8-121.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 996 W Forest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Listed
$165,000
-74.22%
MLS
6/14/2021
Sold
$640,000
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Tax History for 996 W Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,516
3%
$84,100
21%
2023
$3,401
6%
$69,600
13%
2022
$3,223
36%
$61,800
20%
2021
$2,373
1%
$51,500
13%
2020
$2,339
2%
$45,700
13%
2019
$2,297
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$40,300
12%
2019
$2,297
2%
$36,100
-1%
2018
$2,256
3%
$36,300
5%
2017
$2,187
6%
$34,700
3%
2016
$2,071
47%
$33,600
-1%
2014
$1,409
—
$34,100
5%
2014
$1,409
9%
$32,400
2%
2013
$1,293
—
$31,900
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996 W Forest Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441 (MLS# 26007625) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 996 W Forest Avenue is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 996 W Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Muskegon? You can browse all Muskegon real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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