Muskegon County property record for 1186 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,101 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24188009001400 |
| Primary APN | 24188009001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49442-6040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CITY OF MUSKEGON CASTENHOLZ GROVE #2 LOTS 14 & 15 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTENHOLZ GROVE #2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
1186 E Forest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5315 RIVER RD, TWIN LAKE, MI 49457-9681 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Tax Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245838076 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4372 / 518 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005356365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Property Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6040 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 004331/616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 4331/616 |
| Instrument | 5797210 |
| Name | COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6040 |
| Document Number | 004320/578 |
| Book / Page | 4320 / 578 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5786181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,327.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1034 DON RICARDO DR, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1935 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0004320579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4320-579 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6040 |
| Document Number | 0005702067 |
| Book / Page | 004236 / 000381 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5702067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $316.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1034 DON RICARDO DR ARCADIA CA 910061935, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1935 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1186 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6040 |
| Document Number | 0005693037 |
| Book / Page | 004227 / 000342 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5693037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1186 E Forest Ave was $5,544.
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 | $96,400 (+6.76%) | $192,800 (+6.76%) | |
| 2025 | $5,544.00 | $90,300 | $180,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1186 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 1186 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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