$450,900
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

978 E 88th St Newaygo, MI 49337

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,332 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Docks
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy summer fun at this sweet cottage on 755 acre all-sports Hess Lake! Prefect low bank with, sun & shade, plus concrete seawall! This 4 bedrm, 1.5 bath home offers main fl laundry, huge kitchen with ample cabinetry. Gorgeous views throughout! Lakeside deck is perfect for sunsets & drinks while enjoying the panoramic view! Main fl primary bedrm has convenient walk thru full bath. Living rm has brick fireplace for cozy yr round enjoyment. Finished walkout lower is dry & perfect for added living space, including a 4th bedrm that currently just needs a door added. Large 24x32 garage for all of your toys. Prime location, 45 min to GR or Muskegon. Close to hiking, snowmobile trails & Muskegon River for world class fishing. Also close to historic downtown Newaygo for cute shops & eateries.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Prins

Five Star Real Estate (Jenison) License #6502419819 Listed on: 06/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Nutt

RE/MAX River Valley License #RCO-6501325245

RE/MAX River Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,606

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x160
  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property is zoned 401 res, 401 res

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,332 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,606

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60x160
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2332.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6605.72
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 401 res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 60.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Available: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1850.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2332.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Bathroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 449900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Hess Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 30.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 30.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x160
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10799.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6605.72
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2004
Sold by
Foster William J and Foster Laurie
Bought by
Tolstyka William and Tolstyka Melissa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,200
Interest Rate
1.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2003
Sold by
Brookhouse Bernard Et Ux Trust
Bought by
Foster William J
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 $229,000 Lakeland Title Mecosta Cnty
Deed $229,000 --
Deed $212,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $278,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $183,200 New Conventional
Closed $22,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $450,900 +0.2% $193 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $449,900 +61.8% $193 / Sq Ft
08/05/2019 08/05/19 Sold $278,000 -2.5% $119 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2019 05/29/19 For Sale $285,000 -- $122 / 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 $3,606 $185,500 $0 $0
2024 $20 $162,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,880 $138,000 $0 $0
2022 $3,344 $116,900 $0 $0
2021 $3,274 $110,900 $0 $0
2020 $3,298 $107,700 $0 $0
2019 $4,979 $105,500 $0 $0
2018 $4,970 $99,700 $0 $0
2017 $4,866 $100,100 $0 $0
2016 $4,820 $99,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $99,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $97,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25028214

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 19-32-101-016