Nearly 4 acres and right next to the Berry Junction Bike Path! This quaint fixer-upper is waiting for your personal touch. Featuring a 2+ car garage (perfect for a workshop), plus an additional outbuilding for more storage. The full basement includes exterior access and egress windows, ready to be finished to your liking. A country feel, but located close to restaurants, schools, and gas stations. Some TLC and this home will rise quickly in value. Immediate possession! Rental certification through 2022.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
3.76 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Breanna McCarthy• Five Star Real Estate
Listed by Lisa Vela• Five Star Real Estate
Bought with Vicki Wynne-Parry• Century 21 Trophy Class
Nearly 4 acres and right next to the Berry Junction Bike Path! This quaint fixer-upper is waiting for your personal touch. Featuring a 2+ car garage (perfect for a workshop), plus an additional outbuilding for more storage. The full basement includes exterior access and egress windows, ready to be finished to your liking. A country feel, but located close to restaurants, schools, and gas stations. Some TLC and this home will rise quickly in value. Immediate possession! Rental certification through 2022.
SW Michigan MLS #9829781
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 29, 1998
Listed
$49,900
$77/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9914933
Jun 7, 1999
Sold
$48,000
$74/sq ft
Jun 7, 1999
Listed
$49,900
$77/sq ft
REALCOMP #71009914933
Jun 7, 1999
Sold
$48,000
$74/sq ft
Jun 7, 1999
Listed
$49,900
$77/sq ft
REALCOMP #71009829781
May 1, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 29, 1998
Listed
$49,900
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,846 (+2.2%)
2024
$1,807 (+4.5%)
2023
$1,730 (+4.8%)
2022
$1,650 (+139.8%)
2021
$688 (−30.1%)
2020
$985 (+1.6%)
2019
$969 (+2.0%)
2018
$950 (+1.0%)
2017
$941 (+2.5%)
2016
$918 (+0.9%)
2015
$910 (+3.9%)
2014
$876
Tax history for 265 W River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,846 (+2.2%)
2024
$1,807 (+4.5%)
2023
$1,730 (+4.8%)
2022
$1,650 (+139.8%)
2021
$688 (−30.1%)
2020
$985 (+1.6%)
2019
$969 (+2.0%)
2018
$950 (+1.0%)
2017
$941 (+2.5%)
2016
$918 (+0.9%)
2015
$910 (+3.9%)
2014
$876
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
650
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Muskegon County
APN
10-006-200-0004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 3
Accessibility Features: Ramped Entrance
Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 650
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1927
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.76
Lot Size Area: 3.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 650.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $985
Tax Assessed Value: $16,707
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Reeths-Puffer
Location Information
Directions: US-31 Bus N becomes M-120. M-120 becomes Whitehall Rd. Turn East onto W River Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 650
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Muskegon County
APN: 10-006-200-0004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Reeths-Puffer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Reeths-Puffer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$147,000 – $178,000
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