Muskegon County property record for 838 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 757 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,035 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24596000006800 |
| Primary APN | 24596000006800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 757 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 838 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49442-5814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B-4 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF MUSKEGON MELLEMAS SUB DIV #1 LOT 68 EX W 6 FT ALSO AN UN NUMBERED PARCEL OF LAND LYING SLY & ELY OF LOT 68 MELLE |
| Legal Subdivision | MELLEMA SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
838 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205704406 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4238 / 722 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005427591 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 E Forest Ave was $1,035 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 | $46,200 (+8.71%) | $92,400 (+8.71%) | |
| 2025 | $1,035.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,500 | $85,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 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 838 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 531 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 |
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