$278,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2019

978 E 88th St Newaygo, MI 49337

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,332 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$119 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2025

Summer fun starts here with this turn-key cottage on the north shore of 755 acre all-sports Hess Lake! Prefect low bank with sunny southern exposure, shade trees & concrete seawall! Well maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious kitchen with loads of storage overlooks dining room & lakeside views! The lakeside deck is just the right place to enjoy the sunset & drinks with friends all while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views! Main floor master with bathroom access is spacious & functional. Living room with brick fireplace is the perfect place to cozy up to in this year around home/cottage. Home offers finished walkout basement, 24x32 garage for all of your toys, many updates & is ready to make your own! Location is primo, only 45 minutes to Grand Rapids or Muskeg Enjoy world class fishing on the Muskegon River, close hiking and snowmobile trails shopping, Downtown Newaygo and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Audrey Rynberg

Five Star Real Estate (Main) Listed on: 05/29/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Audrey Rynberg

Five Star Real Estate (Newaygo) License #6502403835

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,970

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 180
  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property is zoned 401 res, 401 res

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,332 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,970

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 180
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4970.0
  • 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
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1850.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2332.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 285000.0
  • 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
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 180
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10799.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4970.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

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

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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
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: 19023545

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 19-32-101-016