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896 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442 Property Records

Muskegon County property record for 896 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,271 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$101,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$2,247 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Foreclosure
Dec 2022 Foreclosure
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24285001000700

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24285001000700
Alternative APN
  • 61-24-285-001-0007-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,180 sqft Living Area
Gross Area972 sqft
1st Floor Area1,180 sqft
Basement Area875 sqft
Unfinished Basement875 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,271 sqft (0.121 acres)
Garage Area372 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address896 E FOREST AVE
CityMUSKEGON
StateMI
Zip49442-5814
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal DescriptionCITY OF MUSKEGON EMERSONS ADDITION E 5 FT LOT 6 & ALL LOT 7 BLK 1
Legal Range17W
Legal Township9N
Legal Section85
Legal SubdivisionEMERSON'S ADDITION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number6-7
JurisdictionMUSKEGON MI
Township / Civil DivisionMUSKEGON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract401

Owner

896 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Muskegon County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 5, 2024Deed, Foreclosure
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Dec 12, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Jul 28, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC3
Mar 9, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC
Jul 20, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 29, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20245828145
Deed Book / Page4362 / 580
Prior Transfer DateJul 20, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0005692939
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMUSKEGON MI
Recording DateJan 5, 2024
Property Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854
Document Number004346/117
Book / Page4346 / 117
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 3
Instrument DateJun 20, 2023
Instrument5811696
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2024
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3138 E ELWOOD ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85034-7210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2000 N CLASSEN BLVD STE 3200, 3200, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106-6034
Mail Care OfINFORMATION SYSTEMS NETWORKS CORP

December 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionMUSKEGON MI
Recording DateDec 12, 2022
Property Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854
Document Number0004317/56
Book / Page4317 / 56
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 3
Instrument DateDec 2, 2022
Instrument5782662
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address135 MAXESS RD, MELVILLE, NY 11747-3801

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMUSKEGON MI
Recording DateJul 28, 2021
Property Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854
Document Number004269/119
Book / Page4269 / 119
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 3
Instrument DateJul 2, 2021
Instrument5734773
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022
Title CompanyATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$989.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address900 SEMINOLE RD, 900, NORTON SHORES, MI 49441-4342

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address632 CATHERINE AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-3912

Mortgage

Document Number0004269120
DateJul 28, 2021
Instrument4269/120
Lender
NameEQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC3
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMUSKEGON MI
Recording DateMar 9, 2021
Property Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854
Document Number4250/475
Book / Page4250 / 475
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 3
Instrument DateMar 3, 2021
Instrument5716148
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2021
Title CompanyATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$339.70
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address896 E FOREST AVE, 896, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address900 SEMINOLE RD, NORTON SHORES, MI 49441-4342

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMUSKEGON MI
Recording DateJul 20, 2020
Property Address896 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854
Document Number0005692939
Book / Page004227 / 000244
Instrument DateJul 20, 2020
Instrument5692939
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address896 E FOREST AVE MUSKEGON MI 494425854, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5854

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 E Forest Ave was $2,247 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Muskegon County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyMuskegon County
MunicipalityMuskegon City
Unified School DistrictMuskegon City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$91,800 (+76.54%)$183,600 (+76.54%)
2025$2,247.00 Homeowner's exemption$52,000$104,000
2023$53,900$107,800
2022$1,801.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 896 E Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 896 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMUSKEGON
serves 37,213 people · EPA ID MI0004570
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2023
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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