Muskegon County property record for 938 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,309 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Mar 2024 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24350000009200 |
| Primary APN | 24350000009200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,309 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 938 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49442-5816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CITY OF MUSKEGON FOREST AVE ADD LOT 92 & W 20 FT LOT 91 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST AVENUE ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 91-92 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
938 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 938 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure THOMAS A HARRIS TRUST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20255843563 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4378 / 10 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005207329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 938 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Document Number | 0005885248 |
| Book / Page | 4419 / 737 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265885248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005885248, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4419/737 |
| Instrument | 20265885248 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 938 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Document Number | 004350/379 |
| Book / Page | 4350 / 379 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5815954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $562.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 938 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14716 LEONARD RD, SPRING LAKE, MI 49456-9790 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 938 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Document Number | 004349/405 |
| Book / Page | 4349 / 405 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5814981 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
| Document Number | 004350/850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Book Page | 4350/850 |
| Instrument | 5816425 |
| Name | THOMAS A HARRIS TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MUSKEGON, MI 49441 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 938 E Forest Ave was $3,081 with a homeowner's exemption, up 242.7% 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 | $78,300 (+9.82%) | $156,600 (+9.82%) | |
| 2025 | $3,081.00 (+242.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,300 | $142,600 |
| 2024 | $899.00 | ||
| 2023 | $37,800 | $75,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,168.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 938 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 938 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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