$149,900
539 Alva Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
MLS# 25039270
Status: Sold
2 beds  |  1 baths  |  780 sqft


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Property Description
Welcome to 539 Alva Street, nestled in the Jackson Hill neighborhood of Muskegon. This 2-bedroom home sits elevated on its lot, featuring a spacious deck that overlooks a generous, fenced-in yard with a storage shed and a covered patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the charm of the covered front porch, an eat-in kitchen, and the comfort of newer windows throughout. Located in an area with newer construction homes and private neighborhood access, this property offers both value and potential in a growing community.

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Sumner Ave & Jackson Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Muskegon County - M
Municipality: Muskegon City
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2025-08-04
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 192.18
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40x132x40x132
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 4
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 780
SqFt Above Grade: 780
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 780
Building Total SqFt: 1560
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Muskegon
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.24
Lot Square Footage: 10542
Year Built: 1940
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 15527
SEV: 43000
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 951
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: R-1
Tax ID #: 24-205-022-0007-10
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 539 Alva Street, nestled in the Jackson Hill neighborhood of Muskegon. This 2-bedroom home sits elevated on its lot, featuring a spacious deck that overlooks a generous, fenced-in yard with a storage shed and a covered patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the charm of the covered front porch, an eat-in kitchen, and the comfort of newer windows throughout. Located in an area with newer construction homes and private neighborhood access, this property offers both value and potential in a growing community.
Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 N 54 FT LOT 7 & S 26 FT LOT 8 BLK 22
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 192.18
Under Contract Date: 2025-12-30
Sold Date: 2026-01-28
Sold Price: $149,900
Lot Description
Flag Lot: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Carport: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 780
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 780
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Storms: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Muskegon
Street #: 539
Street Name: Alva
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49442
Zip (4): 2001
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $149,900
Current Price: $149,900
Listing Date: 2025-08-04
Remarks Misc
Directions: Head south on US‑31 toward Muskegon. Take the Apple Avenue (M‑46) exit (Exit 113). Turn right (west) onto E Apple Avenue (M‑46 W). Continue for approximately 2.0 miles into the city. Turn left (south) onto Alva Street. Continue about 0.3 miles — 539 Alva Street will be on your left.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement; Storms
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Flag Lot
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Fencing: Fenced Back; Privacy
Flooring: Laminate
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking Features: Carport
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name Length Length Width Level Width
Kitchen10.0010.0011.00Main11.00
Living Room12.0012.0020.00Main20.00
Primary Bedroom10.0010.0011.00Main11.00
Bedroom 210.0010.0010.00Main10.00

IDX
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate
Listing Agent: Martha R Adamczyk

Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026

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