Muskegon County property record for 977 E Forest Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $61,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,417 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24170000000400 |
| Primary APN | 24170000000400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 977 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 ADD LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUMAN ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MUSKEGON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
977 E Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 977 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20045132995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3632 / 631 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 004342/627 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 977 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
| Document Number | 004342/627 |
| Book / Page | 4342 / 627 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 48 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5808210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 977 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5815 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 977 E Forest Ave was $1,417, up 43.9% 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 | $62,200 (+8.55%) | $124,400 (+8.55%) | |
| 2025 | $1,417.00 (+43.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,300 | $114,600 |
| 2024 | $985.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,000 | $82,000 | |
| 2022 | $921.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 977 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 977 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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