$251,550
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

898 E Riley Thompson Rd Muskegon, MI 49445

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
2.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$262 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Move in ready 2 bed, 1 bath home on almost 2.5 acres with a pond and 2 car garage!
You get the country vibe while still being close to city amenities. This home is in the sought after Reeths-Puffer school district. With a private yard and pond including a chicken (or duck) coop it's perfect for those seeking space, peace, and a touch of homestead living - without sacrificing modern comfort! New roof in October 2024, new insulation in the attic, and new finishes throughout so you can move right in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings! Whether you are looking for your first home or downsizing - this home checks all the boxes! Close to Michigan Adventure, US 31, Muskegon State Park, Lake Michigan, golf courses, bike trails and hiking! Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Ackley

Five Star Real Estate License #6501448944 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Five Star Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Rob Stark

Stark Real Estate License #6506044201

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 281 x 330
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Water Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,091

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 281 x 330
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 960.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3091.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 960.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 960.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 244000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.29
  • Lot Size Area: 2.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 281 x 330
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99752.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3091.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Ackley James
Bought by
Harmon Preston
Seller's Agent
Pamela Ackley
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rob Stark
Stark Real Estate
List Price
$244,000
Sold Price
$251,550
Premium/Discount to List
$7,550
3.09%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.31%
Original Mortgage
$246,993
Outstanding Balance
$246,993
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$6,538

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Shavalier Crystal
Bought by
Ackley James
Seller's Agent
Rob Stark
Stark Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Ackley
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.27%
Original Mortgage
$189,905
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Edward L Higgins Living Trust and Mushlock Vitalys
Bought by
Shavalier Crystal
Seller's Agent
Rob Stark
Stark Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Ackley
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,905
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2016
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Higgins Edward L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Sanregret William J
Bought by
Bank Of America Na
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $251,550 Premier Lakeshore Title
Warranty Deed $199,900 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $47,500 Mortgage Connect Lp
Sheriffs Deed $82,948 Rei
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $246,993 FHA
Previous Owner $189,905 New Conventional
Previous Owner $81,525 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $251,550 +3.1% $262 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $244,000 +22.1% $254 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Sold $199,900 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
09/28/2024 09/28/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $199,900 -- $208 / 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 $2,020 $101,200 $0 $0
2024 $699 $90,800 $0 $0
2023 $669 $80,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,771 $66,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,714 $60,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,677 $58,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,776 $54,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,585 $49,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,571 $48,800 $0 $0
2016 $457 $44,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $41,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $41,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25033607

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 07-016-400-0009-50