$169,000
1040 James Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
MLS# 26011000
3 beds  |  1 baths  |  1088 sqft


Front House
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Front House House/Side Yard Garage Shed Back Yard Deck Grill Back Door to Home Yard Kitchen Kitchen 2 Living Room Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Bathroom Basement Rec Room Basement Rec Room Basement Rec Room Wall Additional Room (Basement) Laundry Room/ Storage (Basement)

Property Description
Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home conveniently located across from Marquette Elementary in Muskegon! This well-maintained estate property offers a great opportunity for buyers looking for space, character, and potential. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with a spacious basement featuring ample storage and a finished rec room--perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or get-togethers. The home has been lovingly cared for over the years and is ready for its next chapter. Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced yard with mature landscaping, offering both privacy and charm. A deck just off the kitchen provides a great space for outdoor dining or morning coffee. The property also includes a detached 2-stall garage with plenty of additional storage, plus an extra shed in the backyard for tools and equipment. The condition of the home is being sold as-is as part of an estate, presenting a wonderful opportunity to make it your own while benefiting from its solid upkeep and desirable location.

Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Bennett
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Muskegon City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 155.33
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 140x105
Road Frontage: 105
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1088
SqFt Above Grade: 1088
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1088
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1088
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Muskegon
Elementary School: Marquette Elementary School
# of Outbuildings: 2
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.31
Lot Square Footage: 13504
Year Built: 1955
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 36837
SEV: 73600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1478.46
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: na
Tax ID #: 24-612-000-0522-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home conveniently located across from Marquette Elementary in Muskegon! This well-maintained estate property offers a great opportunity for buyers looking for space, character, and potential. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with a spacious basement featuring ample storage and a finished rec room--perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or get-togethers. The home has been lovingly cared for over the years and is ready for its next chapter. Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced yard with mature landscaping, offering both privacy and charm. A deck just off the kitchen provides a great space for outdoor dining or morning coffee. The property also includes a detached 2-stall garage with plenty of additional storage, plus an extra shed in the backyard for tools and equipment. The condition of the home is being sold as-is as part of an estate, presenting a wonderful opportunity to make it your own while benefiting from its solid upkeep and desirable location.
Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON URBAN RENEWAL PLAT NO 3 LOT 522
Street Type
Paved: 1
Sewer
Unknown: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Other: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Other: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Level Square Feet: 0
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1088
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 1088
Total Basement SQFT: 1088
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Muskegon
Street #: 1040
Street Name: James
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49442
Zip (4): 2136
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $169,000
Current Price: $169,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Marquette Ave, take right on Bennett St, turn right on James Ave. Home is on the right.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Other
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Unknown
Water: Public
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Other
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None

IDX
Listing Office: Wickstra Realty, Inc.
Listing Agent: Rachel Cox

Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026

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