NOT LISTED FOR SALE

144 N Bear Lake Rd Muskegon, MI 49445

Estimated Value: $874,090 - $918,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,269 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2019

Last sale price $495,000 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,814/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Spa
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 98 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of March 2019

This 4000+ sq ft Bear Lake Waterfront home must be seen to be believed! Three levels of amazing east - facing Bear Lake views. The 1.3 acres includes 98 ft of lake frontage and incorporates tiered decks with a built-in fire pit next to the water. The main floor features a large foyer, oak cabinet kitchen open to the dining room & two living rooms with a fireplace, 2 bedrooms (one with a cozy on-suite full bathroom), 2 full bathrooms and a large office or recreation room next to the 3-car attached and heated garage (with easy attic access). The 2nd floor features a second laundry area, 3rd bedroom, and the 20' x 14' master suite with amazing lake views. The indoor hot tub, custom bar/kitchenette, and another living area welcome you to the lower level. And a 25' x 45' Boat House!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Besteman

Besteman Properties Group Inc. Listed on: 12/10/2018

Co-Listed By

Susan Besteman

Besteman Properties Group Inc. License #6502417127

Last Buyer's Agent

Travis McIntyre

Bellabay Realty (North) License #6501403146

Bellabay Realty (North)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,713

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 592 x 98
  • 98 Feet of Waterfront
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,269 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Boathouse
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,713

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 592 x 98
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4269.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5713.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 98.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3079.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures Boat House: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Generator, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 4269.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Storms, Skylight(s), Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Fireplace:DenStudy: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • List Price: 499900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Boat House
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Bear Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Lot Size Area: 1.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 592 x 98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 56192.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5713.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2018
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Gardner John D and Gardner Paige E
Bought by
Gonzales Edward B and Gonzales Jordan
Seller's Agent
Mark Besteman
Besteman Properties Group Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Travis McIntyre
Bellabay Realty (North)
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-5.7%
Current Estimated Value
$902,030

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$407,030
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$445,500
Outstanding Balance
$391,670
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$510,360
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gonzales Edward B $495,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gonzales Edward B $445,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Sold $495,000 -5.7% $116 / Sq Ft
01/24/2019 01/24/19 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2018 12/10/18 For Sale $524,900 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,105 $469,900 $0 $0
2024 $3,039 $367,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,906 $343,700 $0 $0
2022 $12,487 $307,300 $0 $0
2021 $12,232 $281,700 $0 $0
2020 $12,079 $225,300 $0 $0
2019 $5,601 $233,600 $0 $0
2018 $5,538 $252,500 $0 $0
2017 $5,604 $255,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,907 $253,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $197,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $189,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $180,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Besteman

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mark Besteman

    Besteman Properties Group Inc.

    (616) 446-5125

    28 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Mark Besteman
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  • Susan Besteman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Susan Besteman

    Besteman Properties Group Inc.

    (616) 724-3000

    32 in this area

    169 Total Sales

    Susan Besteman
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  • Travis McIntyre

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Travis McIntyre

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (616) 450-5100

    1 in this area

    239 Total Sales

    Travis McIntyre
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18057808

MichRIC

APN: 09-014-300-0029-00

Michigan Muskegon County Muskegon 49445

144 N Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI

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