Muskegon County property record for 959 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Apr 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24170000000700 |
| Primary APN | 24170000000700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 959 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 BOUMAN ADDITION LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUMAN ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
959 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245822037 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4356 / 468 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 004197/699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Property Address | 959 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5869 GLENBROOK AVE SE, KENTWOOD, MI 49508-6271 |
| Document Number | 004356/469 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 4356/469 |
| Instrument | 5822038 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 7 EASTON OVAL, COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Property Address | 959 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
| Document Number | 004356/470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 4356/470 |
| Instrument | 5822039 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5555 CLEVELAND AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
| Document Number | 004254/382 |
| Book / Page | 4254 / 382 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 48 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5720051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC, ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $559.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9067 W HURON TRL, 9067, SHELBY, MI 49455-9100 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3226 SHAWNEE TRL, NORTON SHORES, MI 49444-3136 |
| Document Number | 0004254384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4254/384 |
| Name | SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 959 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
| Document Number | 0005663424 |
| Book / Page | 004197 / 000699 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5663424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9067 W HURON TRL SHELBY MI 494559100, SHELBY, MI 49455-9100 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 E Forest Ave was $2,986 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 | $75,700 (+9.55%) | $151,400 (+9.55%) | |
| 2025 | $2,986.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,100 | $138,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 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 959 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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