Muskegon County property record for 1144 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24188009002100 |
| Primary APN | 24188009002100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1144 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49442-6067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CITY OF MUSKEGON CASTENHOLZ GROVE #2 LOT 21 & W 1/2 LOT 20 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTENHOLZ GROVE #2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-21 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
1144 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1144 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20195653940 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4188 / 206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005187883 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1144 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6067 |
| Document Number | 0005653940 |
| Book / Page | 004188 / 000206 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5653940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC, ATA NAT'L TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1144 E FOREST AVE MUSKEGON MI 494426067, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6067 |
| Document Number | 5653941 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004188/000207 |
| Instrument | 5653941 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2049 |
| Document Number | 5653942, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004188/000208 |
| Instrument | 5653942 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | 933 TERRACE ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49440-1348 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1144 E Forest Ave was $1,986 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $110,500 (+8.76%) | $221,000 (+8.76%) | |
| 2025 | $1,986.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,600 | $203,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1144 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 1144 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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