$115,000
SOLD OCT 28, 2016

565 S Bear Lake Rd Muskegon, MI 49445

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,276 Sq Ft
7,840 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$90 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • North Muskegon Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to West End Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Enjoy the gentle breezes from this charming 2 bedroom bungalow nestled in a quiet neighborhood across the street from Bear Lake. This well maintained home features a completely updated kitchen, spacious master bedroom, hardwood floors, main floor laundry, lots of closet space, a separate well for sprinkling and newer central air and roof. There is even a gas log fireplace to take the chill out of those cozy cool nights. Don't miss out on this one. Buyer to verify all listed information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carla Meloche

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Muskegon Listed on: 09/23/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Carla Meloche

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Muskegon Listed on: 09/23/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,591

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 132
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,276 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,591

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1276.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1591.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1276.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Whirlpool Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1276.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 119900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Extra Well
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1591.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Dubois Marc L and Dubois Martha L
Bought by
Otw Services Llc
Current Estimated Value
$252,684

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2023
Closed on
Aug 11, 2023
Sold by
Carole Joy Fenner Revocable Trust
Bought by
Dubois Marc and Dubois Martha
Seller's Agent
Nicole Nagy
RE/MAX TOGETHER
Buyer's Agent
Michael Crouch
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$221,100
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
5.79%
Views
104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$165,825
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2021
Sold by
Fenner Carole and Fenner Carol Joy
Bought by
Fenner Carole Joy and Carole Joy Fenner Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2016
Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Westerlund Eric L and Westerlund Terri L
Bought by
Fenner Carole
Seller's Agent
Carla Meloche
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Muskegon
Buyer's Agent
Carla Meloche
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Muskegon
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2010
Sold by
Mosher Jennifer L
Bought by
Westerlund Eric L and Westerlund Terri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2009
Sold by
Mosher Jennifer L and Stark Jennifer L
Bought by
Mosher Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,583
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2006
Sold by
Biggart James E and Biggart Jean Marie
Bought by
Stark Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,400
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $221,100 Grand Rapids Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $115,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Nations Title Agency Of Mi
Warranty Deed $98,000 Chicago Title Spring Lake
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $165,825 New Conventional
Previous Owner $76,470 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,583 FHA
Previous Owner $78,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $19,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Sold $221,100 +5.8% $173 / Sq Ft
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2023 07/18/23 For Sale $209,000 +81.7% $164 / Sq Ft
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Sold $115,000 -4.1% $90 / Sq Ft
10/10/2016 10/10/16 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2016 09/23/16 For Sale $119,900 -- $94 / 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 $5,746 $106,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,179 $93,600 $0 $0
2023 $781 $79,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,609 $73,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,506 $66,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,473 $62,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,355 $59,800 $0 $0
2018 $3,280 $53,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,323 $53,900 $0 $0
2016 $459 $44,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $38,800 $0 $0
2014 -- $45,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16049221

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 23-582-000-0037-00