1157 W Dale Ave · Muskegon, MI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $784 – $1,456
Heat risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Hot days now (above 94°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 5 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +16.6/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +5.2/10.0
- Rent growth +5.0/5.0
- 1% rule +4.5/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +0.6/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$179,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
Key facts
- Updated units
- Modern finishes
- Updated kitchen
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Property features AI
Exterior
- Parking: 6 parking spaces
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable connected; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected
- Home design: Multi-family residential income property
- Construction: Wood siding construction
- Exterior features: Composition roof
Interior
- Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Natural gas heating
- Interior features: Crawl space basement
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $180k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $110 ($1k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $170k (5.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $164k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 7.0% vs local median 4.7% in Muskegon — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 79/100 on livability (#92 in MI, #2,096 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools D-, crime F, employment F.
- Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of (urban): math 4% / reading 12% proficiency, ranked #534 of 540 in MI (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 81% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+18.1%/yr); 270 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 438 units permitted in Muskegon County in 2024 (115 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 30% of the median local income ($67k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Muskegon County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $50k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 108 days — a 9% lower offer ($164k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 8 sale attempts since 22y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $65k; list at $180k implies a 179% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 108 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.95% ✗
- Cap rate
- 7.03%
- Cash-on-cash
- 2.62%
- DSCR
- 1.12
- GRM
- 8.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $246,734
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1092 Ireland Ave | 0.12mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 1,582 (-3%) | 8mo | $246,000 | $155 | 77 |
| 817 W Dale Ave | 0.43mi | 3/1.0 | 1,672 (+2%) | 1mo | $210,000 | $126 | 71 |
| 924 W Forest Ave | 0.33mi | 3/1.0 | 1,668 (+2%) | 11mo | $199,900 | $120 | 68 |
| 1781 Davis St | 0.12mi | 3/1.0 | 1,440 (-12%) | 9mo | $146,900 | $102 | 63 |
| 1467 Division | 0.46mi | 3/2.0 | 1,688 (+3%) | 12mo | $125,000 | $74 | 63 |
| 1060 Ireland Ave | 0.15mi | 3/1.0 | 1,468 (-10%) | 11mo | $239,000 | $163 | 62 |
| 1083 Washington Ave | 0.36mi | 4/1.0 (+1) | 1,543 (-6%) | 10mo | $235,000 | $152 | 57 |
| 1407 Montgomery Ave | 0.31mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,396 (-15%) | 2mo | $255,000 | $183 | 54 |
| 2137 Hudson St | 0.59mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 1,761 (+8%) | 0mo | $270,000 | $153 | 54 |
| 905 W Forest Ave | 0.34mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 1,414 (-14%) | 5mo | $169,000 | $120 | 52 |
| 1936 Crowley St | 0.49mi | 3/1.0 | 1,388 (-15%) | 6mo | $210,000 | $151 | 43 |
| 632 Houston Ave | 0.75mi | 4/1.5 (+1) | 1,519 (-7%) | 12mo | $199,900 | $132 | 37 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -6.7%
- Equity multiple
- 0.74×
- Total profit
- $-13,113
- Equity at exit
- $26,824
- IRR
- 8.2%
- Equity multiple
- 1.77×
- Total profit
- $38,679
- Equity at exit
- $15,554
Cash invested: $50,372 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 62 Landlord-Friendly
- State Michigan
- 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 49441
- Rents YoY
- 18.1%
- Active inventory
- 270
- Price-to-rent
- 8.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,704 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$943
- Tax from tax record
- −$217 /mo · $2,610/yr
- Insurance
- −$75
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$358
- Net cashflow
- $110
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $212 | -5% $161 | +0% $110 | +5% $59 | +10% $8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-24 | -5% $43 | +0% $110 | +5% $177 | +10% $245 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $201 | -0.5pp $156 | base $110 | +0.5pp $63 | +1.0pp $16 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $44,975
- Closing costs
- $5,397
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 7 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2065 Dowd St Muskegon, MI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1228 | $1,695 | $1.38 | 22d | 1 | 0.52mi |
| 2073 Dowd St Muskegon, MI | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1228 | $1,750 | $1.43 | 22d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 1644 Beidler St Muskegon, MI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1228 | $1,700 | $1.38 | 22d | 1 | 0.57mi |
| 449 Washington Ave Muskegon, MI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1152 | $1,695 | $1.47 | 22d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 2185 Moon St Muskegon, MI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1921 | $2,600 | $1.35 | 22d | 1 | 1.21mi |
| 1633 Peck St Unit 1 Muskegon, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1184 | $1,150 | $0.97 | 22d | 1 | 1.38mi |
| 292 W Western Ave Muskegon, MI | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1062 | $2,450 | $2.31 | 22d | 1 | 1.49mi |
Listing history 21 events
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2026-05-15status Pending
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-04-30price $179,900 961-char remark
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-04-30price $179,900
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-04-26status Active
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-04-18status Pending
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-03-03price $189,900 961-char remark
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-03-02price $189,900
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2026-01-19$199,900 Active
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2026-01-19$199,900 Active 961-char remark
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This well maintained multi-unit home offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors alike, featuring two thoughtfully updated units with modern finishes throughout. The main level unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and showcases extensive recent interior updates, including new LVP flooring, new carpet, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors and trim, fresh paint, and new light fixtures--all completed in January 2026. Comfort and efficiency are enhanced by a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020, along with updated electrical service in 2019. The upper-level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and features an updated kitchen completed in 2025, plus updated electrical service from 2019. Completing the property is a 2-stall detached garage with brand-new garage doors installed in January 2026 and a new garage roof added in Fall 2025, adding both convenience and peace of mind. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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2019-05-30soldstatus $64,550 83-char remark
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2 Unit Income Property - Muskegon Schools, Garage, Lakeside area. ONE PARTY LISTING
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2019-05-30soldstatus $64,550
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2019-05-30soldstatus $64,550
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2 Unit Income Property - Muskegon Schools, Garage, Lakeside area. ONE PARTY LISTING
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2 Unit Income Property - Muskegon Schools, Garage, Lakeside area. ONE PARTY LISTING
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2019-05-30$64,550
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2 Unit Income Property - Muskegon Schools, Garage, Lakeside area. ONE PARTY LISTING
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2 Unit Income Property - Muskegon Schools, Garage, Lakeside area. ONE PARTY LISTING
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2014-09-24historical
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2005-10-11soldstatus $30,000
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2004-12-01$54,900
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $2,610 · $217/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,690 · $224/mo
- Expected delta
- +$80/yr (+$7/mo · 3.1%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 1/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥94°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $20,445
- − Mortgage interest
- −$10,077
- − Property taxes
- −$2,610
- − Insurance
- −$900
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,636
- − Management
- −$1,636
- − Depreciation
- −$5,233
- Taxable loss
- −$1,646
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$395
- After-tax cash flow
- $1,716/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of
- NCES district ID
- 2624840
- Math proficiency
- 4% ▼ -9.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 12% ▼ -9.00%
- Median HH income
- $27,622
- Composite
- 5.8/100
- National rank
- #10017
- State rank
- #534 of 540 in MI
Livability — Muskegon
- Score
- 79/100
- State rank
- #92
- US rank
- #2096
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Muskegon, MI
- County
- Muskegon County · 107,917 people
- City population
- 44,766
- Metro
- Muskegon, MI
- Population (ZIP)
- 36,779
- Household income
- $67,427
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 938.0
Population outlook (Muskegon County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 174,032 people
- By 2030
- 173,365 · -0.4%
- By 2040
- 168,877 · -3.0%
- By 2050
- 160,306 · -7.9%
- By 2075
- 134,426 · -22.8%
- By 2100
- 98,836 · -43.2%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (79%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 79% Black 9% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 7%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 5%
- Common ancestry
- Iranian 8% Romanian 5% Lithuanian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 3% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 94% English-only · Spanish 4% German/W. Germanic 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Muskegon
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 48.4% · R 50.2% · Other 1.5%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -31.1pp toward R · 2008: 29.3pp · 2024: -1.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+1.8 2020: D+0.6 2016: D+0.9 2012: D+17.8 2008: D+29.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -448.86%
- Current HPI
- 263.8317
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 18.11%
- Metro
- Muskegon, MI
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.37%
- F500 in state
- 28
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Parts | 3 | $48B |
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| Automotive | 2 | $372B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $45B |
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| Automotive Retail | 1 | $29B |
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| Healthcare / Medical Devices | 1 | $23B |
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| Automotive Technology | 1 | $20B |
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Price history
+227.7% since first listed21 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-15 Pending — REALCOMP
- 2026-05-15 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-04-30 Price Changed $179,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-04-30 Price Changed $179,900 REALCOMP
- 2026-04-26 Relisted — REALCOMP
- 2026-04-26 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-04-18 Pending — REALCOMP
- 2026-04-18 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-03-03 Price Changed $189,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-03-02 Price Changed $189,900 REALCOMP
- 2026-01-19 Listed $199,900 REALCOMP
- 2026-01-19 Listed $199,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2019-05-30 Listed $64,550 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2019-05-30 Listed $64,550 SW Michigan MLS
- 2019-05-30 Listed $64,550 REALCOMP
- 2019-05-30 Sold (MLS) $64,550 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2019-05-30 Sold (MLS) $64,550 SW Michigan MLS
- 2019-05-30 Sold (MLS) $64,550 REALCOMP
- 2014-09-24 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
- 2005-10-11 Sold (Public Records) $30,000 Public Records
- 2004-12-01 Listed $54,900 SW Michigan MLS
Property tax history
+5.1%/yrLatest (2025): $2,610 · +2.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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