$534,900
SOLD APR 25, 2025

500 N Buys Rd Muskegon, MI 49445

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,628 Sq Ft
10 Acres

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Car Garage
  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2025

Amazing retreat just minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan & Muskegon Lake! The modest exterior masks the amazing, updated interior including a huge, custom designed kitchen, an endless top-quality cabinetry, unique island, quartz counters, huge pantry, and much more! Spacious adjoining living area with walls of windows, cozy fireplace, wet bar, overlooking a custom stamped/stained cement patio, great for entertaining! Large primary suite with his & hers double closets and convenient walk-in shower. Baths are updated with ceramic tile, cabinetry, solid surface counters and comfort height and stools. Convenient main floor laundry and half bath. Lower-level living/entertaining area with a custom gas log fireplace, ample space for a media or gaming area! Beautiful 10 acre setting 3 stall, attached, heated garage, utility sink, and hot water. The 2- Stall attached garage is 30' deep! 24x32 Detached, heated garage. Everything in this beautiful home is first class, no expense spared! Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael McNeice

Nexes Realty Muskegon License #6501311874 Listed on: 01/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Edwards

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Fremont License #6501443641

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Fremont

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 327 x 1327
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-3, R-3

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,628 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,041

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 327 x 1327
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2628.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4041.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-3
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: 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:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1900.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Tri-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2628.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 549900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Other Structures:Second Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Extra Well
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Lot Size Area: 10.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 327 x 1327
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435600.0
  • Zoning Description: R-3
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4041.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Gerling Robert R and Gerling Mary C
Bought by
Kinsman James and Kinsman Kathy
Seller's Agent
Michael McNeice
Nexes Realty Muskegon
Buyer's Agent
Gina Edwards
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Fremont
List Price
$559,900
Sold Price
$534,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.47%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$533,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$931
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.58%
Original Mortgage
$534,900
Outstanding Balance
$534,430
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$461

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Gerting Robert R and Gerting Mary C
Bought by
Gerling Robert R and Gerling Mary C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2015
Sold by
Gerling Robert R
Bought by
Gerling Robert R and Gerling Mary C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2014
Sold by
Gerling Robert R
Bought by
Gerling Robert R and Robert R Gerling Revocable Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $534,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $534,900 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Rei
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $534,900 VA
Closed $534,900 VA
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $534,900 -2.7% $204 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Price Changed $549,900 -1.8% $209 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $559,900 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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 $4,038 $220,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,452 $217,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,388 $182,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,677 $152,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,576 $136,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,539 $137,700 $0 $0
2019 $3,474 $121,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,694 $91,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,726 $90,000 $0 $0
2016 $928 $81,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $77,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $81,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $74,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25003625

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 09-014-100-0007-00