Muskegon County property record for 1085 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,552 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24128300003100 |
| Primary APN | 24128300003100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49442-5937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CITY OF MUSKEGON SEC 28 T10N R16W E 50 FT OF W 578 FT OF S 129.45 FT OF N 162.45 FT OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
1085 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215727389 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4261 / 727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 003885/786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5950 |
| Document Number | 004261/727 |
| Book / Page | 4261 / 727 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5727389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PREMIER LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY, PREMIER LAKESHORE TTL AGCY L |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,032.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE, 1085, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5950 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5950 |
| Document Number | 0004261728 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4261/728 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5950 |
| Document Number | 4111/382 |
| Book / Page | 4111 / 382 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5577188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $473.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11200 BLUE LAKE RD, 11200, HOLTON, MI 49425-7559 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1085 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5950 |
| Document Number | 5577189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5577189 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1085 E Forest Ave was $1,552 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Muskegon County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon County |
| Municipality | Muskegon City |
| Unified School District | Muskegon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,000 (+8.73%) | $132,000 (+8.73%) | |
| 2025 | $1,552.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,700 | $121,400 |
| 2024 | $1,524.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1085 E Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1085 E Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MUSKEGON serves 37,213 people · EPA ID MI0004570 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 468 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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