1602 Beach Street, Muskegon, MI 49441 (MLS# 26027377)

Water Type: Lake

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Washer Hookup

Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding

Roofing: Shingle

Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens; Storms

Substructure: Full

Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Level; Sidewalk

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water: Public

Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected

Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer

Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Snack Bar

Fireplace: Family Room; Gas Log

Additional Items: Basement Finished; Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Generator; Sump Pump; Window Treatments

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer

Heat Source: Natural Gas

Heat Type: Forced Air

Air Conditioning: Central Air

Water Heater: Natural Gas

Exterior Features: Other

Fencing: Fenced Back; Privacy

Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood

Other Equipment: Generator

Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)

Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)

Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges

Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front

Architectural Style: Bungalow

Driveway: Concrete; Paved

Street Type: Paved; Public

Mineral Rights: Unknown

Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable

Sale Conditions: None

Why Did the City Pass These Rules? The City Commission passed these updates after sharp pushback from full-time residents. The restrictions were designed to solve three main issues: Preserving Long-Term Housing: With the boom of vacation rentals, local buyers and year-round renters were being priced out of the market. Investors buying up residential homes solely to use as full-time Airbnbs significantly reduced the local housing supply. Protecting Neighborhood Character: Full-time residents frequently complained to the city about the "hotel-ization" of their quiet streets--specifically citing rotating crowds of vacationers, loud parties, and properties being overrun during peak summer months. Parking and Trash Overload: Many residential homes in Muskegon weren't built to handle five or six cars per driveway. The city established strict rules prohibiting guests from parking on lawns, over sidewalks, or blocking mailboxes, alongside requiring mandatory weekly trash service. =ú Are There Any Loopholes? Yes. If you want to operate a short-term rental without a strict zone cap, the property must be located within the boundaries of the Downtown Development Authority, the Lakeside Business Improvement District, or the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority. The city intentionally exempted these commercial/business districts from the caps to encourage tourism growth where it wouldn't disrupt quiet residential pockets. Additionally, if a host lives on the property full-time and just rents out a room or an attached guest suite while remaining on-site, it is classified as a hosted rental rather than a full STR, though it must still be registered with the city.