$305,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2026

524 S Mears Ave Whitehall, MI 49461

-- Bed
-- Bath
1,776 Sq Ft
7,187 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Wooded Lot
  • High Speed Internet
  • Water Access
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2026

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Birgitta Boynton

Greenridge Realty Muskegon License #6501342763 Listed on: 10/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael McNeice

Greenridge - Nexes License #6501311874

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,989

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59x116x60x116
  • Lake Front
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Water Access

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for electricity, gas, sewer, water

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,989

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

7,187 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 325000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Available, Storm Sewer, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.165
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 59x116x60x116
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7187.0
  • Zoning Description: RC-1 RE

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Electricity, Gas, Sewer, Water
  • Tenant Pays: None

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4989.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2025
Closed on
Feb 3, 2026
Sold by
Taylor Robin C
Bought by
Jaekel Jared and Jaekel Dennis
Seller's Agent
Birgitta Boynton
Greenridge Realty Muskegon
Buyer's Agent
Michael McNeice
Greenridge - Nexes
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.86%
Views
152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.55%
Original Mortgage
$228,750
Outstanding Balance
$228,750
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,527

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2022
Closed on
May 31, 2022
Sold by
Bennett and Amy
Bought by
Taylor Robin C
Seller's Agent
Kathi Gabrielse
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
Buyer's Agent
Birgitta Boynton
Greenridge Realty Muskegon
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
7.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.40%
Original Mortgage
$153,750
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Sikkenga Jason R and Sikkenga Jason
Bought by
Bennett Phillip and Bennett Amy
Seller's Agent
Louise St. Amour
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
Buyer's Agent
Kathi Gabrielse
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$119,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.16%
Original Mortgage
$89,925
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2013
Sold by
Hesse Nicholas and Hesse Sarah
Bought by
Sikkenga Jason R and Sikkenga Jason

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,116
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2006
Sold by
Smolen Daniel and Smolen Carri Lynn
Bought by
Hesse Nicholas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $205,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $119,900 Ata National Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $104,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $127,500 Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,925 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,116 FHA
Previous Owner $102,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/03/2026 02/03/26 Sold $305,000 -6.2% $172 / Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Price Changed $325,000 -4.4% $183 / Sq Ft
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $339,900 -2.9% $191 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $350,000 +70.7% $197 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Sold $205,000 +8.0% $115 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 For Sale $189,900 +58.4% $107 / Sq Ft
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Sold $119,900 0.0% $68 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2018 03/26/18 For Sale $119,900 -- $68 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $4,989 $104,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,212 $86,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,110 $76,300 $0 $0
2022 $3,907 $66,600 $0 $0
2021 $3,791 $60,600 $0 $0
2020 $3,745 $57,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,579 $56,000 $0 $0
2018 $2,362 $48,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,314 $47,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,157 $44,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $41,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $47,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25022579

MichRIC

APN: 22-220-038-0007-00

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