Muskegon County property record for 871 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24442000000600 |
| Primary APN | 24442000000600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 871 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49442-5814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CITY OF MUSKEGON HUIZENGAS SUB DIVISION LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUIZENGA'S SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
871 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1670 SILVER CREEK RD, WHITEHALL, MI 49461-9551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Reverse Mortgage, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005879013 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Property Address | 871 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5853 |
| Document Number | 0005579945 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES, FNC TITLE SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 871 E FOREST AVE MUSKEGON MI 494425853, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5853 |
| Document Number | 0005579945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004114/000142 |
| Instrument | 5579945 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | MUSKEGON, MI 49442 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1056 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.36% |
| Document Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 871 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5853 |
| Document Number | 0005579943 |
| Book / Page | 004114 / 000140 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5579943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES, FNC TITLE SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 871 E FOREST AVE MUSKEGON MI 494425853, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5853 |
| Document Number | 5579944 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004114/000141 |
| Instrument | 5579944 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1056 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.36% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 871 E Forest Ave was $1,204 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% 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 | $68,800 (+9.21%) | $137,600 (+9.21%) | |
| 2025 | $1,204.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,000 | $126,000 |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 871 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 871 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 |
|---|
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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