Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence that's brimming with charm and great curb appeal! Featuring over 1,130 square feet of finished living space, this home has been completely refreshed inside and out. Enjoy the blend of luxury vinyl plank and real wood flooring throughout, complemented by new cabinets, modern lighting, and a stylish tiled shower. Major updates include a high-efficiency furnace and water heater (both new in 2025), replacement windows, PEX plumbing, and brand new shingles installed in 2025 offering peace of mind for years to come .Enjoy extra parking in the alley behind the home, plus plenty of space to add your dream garage! With its bright, inviting spaces and thoughtful upgrades, this move-in-ready home is the perfect blend of comfort, quality, and value . Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
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Price cut: $10K (11/10)
$189,900
1281 Emerson Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
3beds
1,152sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern lightingBrand new shinglesStylish tiled showerBright inviting spacesNew cabinets
- 50 days |
- 758 |
- 84 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2025 at 10:51am
Listed by:
William E Carlston 231-739-3501,
Nexes Realty Muskegon 231-739-3501,
Brock Edward Carlston 231-578-0556,
Nexes Realty Muskegon
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25054102
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 7.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 7.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 11.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 181
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Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 117
- Features: Ground Cover
Details
- Parcel number: 6124745000005600
- Zoning description: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Muskegon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $23,449
- Annual tax amount: $1,472
- Date on market: 10/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,245/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $189,900-5%$165/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+100.1%$174/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2024 | Price change | $99,900-9.1%$87/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $109,900+1231.8%$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,427 +3.3% | $58,500 +18.7% |
| 2024 | $1,381 +5.4% | $49,300 +17.4% |
| 2023 | $1,310 | $42,000 +36.8% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,141/mo
Principal & interest
$899
Property taxes
$176
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49442
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oakview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Muskegon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Muskegon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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