$699,000
490 S Bear Lake Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
MLS# 25033733
Status: Sold
4 beds  |  2 baths  |  1381 sqft

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490 S Bear Lake Road, Muskegon, MI 49445
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Property Description
Stunning Bear Lake Waterfront Retreat - Fully Updated Experience pure Michigan living at its finest in this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom waterfront home, nestled on 2 private acres along the serene shores of Bear Lake. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this move-in ready property features freshly remodeled bathrooms, fresh interior and exterior paint, all-new doors and sliding glass doors, brand new lighting throughout, and a complete suite of new appliances. Enjoy panoramic views of Bear Lake from your spacious outdoor areas perfect for summer bonfires, entertaining, and relaxing by the water. The generous yard offers ample space for gatherings, while your private waterfront includes space for a dock, offering direct access to both

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Location Property Info
County: Muskegon
Street #: 490
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Bear Lake
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49445
Zip (4): 2371
Area: Muskegon County - M
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $724,900
Current Price: $699,000
Listing Date: 2025-07-10
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.95
Lot Square Footage: 84942
Lot Dimensions: 433x55x333x21x319x159x312x131
Year Built: 1939
Road Frontage: 140
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2421
SqFt Above Grade: 1381
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1040
Building Total SqFt: 2421
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: North Muskegon
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 23-168-071-0002-70
Taxable Value: 276800
SEV: 276800
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 10529
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: R-1-LOW
Remarks Misc
Directions: From US‑31 N: Continue north on US‑31 N toward Holton/Norton Shores. Take the Airline Road exit (Exit 109). Turn right (east) onto Airline Road and drive for about 1.2 miles. Turn left (north) onto S Bear Lake Road. Continue 0.7 miles—your destination, 490 S Bear Lake Road, will be on the right.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-09-26
Sold Date: 2025-10-30
Sold Price: $699,000
Sold Price/SqFt: 506.15
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 86
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1528
Property Features
Water Type: Channel; Lake
Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Room
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Composition; Metal
Windows: Bay/Bow; Storms
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Wetland Area
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Extra Well; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Mud Room Access
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water
Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Exterior Features: Other
Fencing: Front Yard; Other
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Laminate; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio
Landscape: Flower Garden; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan for endless boating and water activities. This home combines modern luxury with natural beauty in a peaceful, up-north setting just minutes from the best of West Michigan.

Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate-W Norton

Listing Agent: Katherine Ellis

Last Updated: January - 14 - 2026

490 S Bear Lake Road, Muskegon, MI 49445 - MLS# 25033733

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