SOLD OCT 30, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $699K

$695,509

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,688/mo

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2,421

sq ft

490 S Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445

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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 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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

1.95 acresLot Size

$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Katherine Ellis • Five Star Real Estate-W Norton

Listed by Terry Puffer • Five Star Real Estate-W Norton

Bought with Stephanie Dahlquist • RE/MAX West

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•Source:SW Michigan MLS #25033733

Redfin Estimate

$695,509

$3,491 since sold in October 2025$72K since August

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This home's estimate is 100.3% higher than the average sale price ($347K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$377,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$313,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,534 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$260,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,402 sq ft
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$680,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,925 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$248,900
E
4 beds2 baths1,635 sq ft
34 S Weber Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$205,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,608 sq ft
428 Oaknoll Dr, Muskegon, MI 49445

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Market trends in 49445, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$318K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 490 S Bear Lake Rd

Date

Event

Price

REALCOMP #71025033733

Oct 30, 2025

Sold

$699,000

$289/sq ft

Sep 29, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2025

Price Changed

$724,900

$299/sq ft

Aug 11, 2025

Price Changed

$889,000

$367/sq ft

Jul 10, 2025

Listed

$1,000,000

$413/sq ft

Stunning Bear Lake Waterfront Retreat - Fully UpdatedExperience 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 bothMuskegon 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.

SW Michigan MLS #25033733

Oct 30, 2025

Sold

$699,000

$289/sq ft

Sep 29, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2025

Price Changed

$724,900

$299/sq ft

Aug 11, 2025

Price Changed

$889,000

$367/sq ft

Jul 10, 2025

Listed

$1,000,000

$413/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70480375

Oct 30, 2025

Sold

$699,000

$289/sq ft

Oct 30, 2025

Sold

$699,000

$289/sq ft

Sep 29, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2025

Price Changed

$724,900

$299/sq ft

Aug 11, 2025

Price Changed

$889,000

$367/sq ft

Jul 10, 2025

Listed

$724,900

$299/sq ft

Jul 10, 2025

Listed

$1,000,000

$413/sq ft

Stunning Bear Lake Waterfront Retreat - Fully UpdatedExperience 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

MiRealSource-MiMLS #70430136

Feb 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jan 31, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 2, 2024

Price Changed

$900,000

$372/sq ft

Oct 11, 2024

Price Changed

$999,000

$413/sq ft

Sep 10, 2024

Listed

$1,200,000

$496/sq ft

REALCOMP #71024047699

Feb 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2024

Price Changed

$900,000

$372/sq ft

Oct 11, 2024

Price Changed

$999,000

$413/sq ft

Sep 10, 2024

Listed

$1,200,000

$496/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #1

Nov 1, 2024

Price Changed

$900,000

$372/sq ft

Oct 11, 2024

Price Changed

$999,000

$413/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #23137486

Oct 25, 2023

Sold

$599,000

$247/sq ft

Oct 12, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 9, 2023

Listed

$599,000

$247/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70334536

Oct 25, 2023

Sold

$599,000

$247/sq ft

Oct 25, 2023

Sold

$599,000

$247/sq ft

Oct 12, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 9, 2023

Listed

$599,000

$247/sq ft

Oct 9, 2023

Listed

$599,000

$247/sq ft

REALCOMP #71023137486

Oct 25, 2023

Sold

$599,000

$247/sq ft

Oct 12, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 9, 2023

Listed

$599,000

$247/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #22033119

Sep 1, 2022

Pending

—

Sep 1, 2022

Sold

$550,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 10, 2022

Pending

—

Aug 3, 2022

Listed

$550,000

$227/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70276000

Sep 1, 2022

Sold

$550,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 3, 2022

Listed

$550,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 3, 2022

Listed

$550,000

$227/sq ft

REALCOMP #71022033119

Sep 1, 2022

Sold

$550,000

$227/sq ft

Aug 10, 2022

Pending

—

Aug 3, 2022

Listed

$550,000

$227/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 30, 2020

Sold

$242,403

$100/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #19046349

May 13, 2020

Relisted

—

Mar 26, 2020

Sold

$242,403

$100/sq ft

Mar 21, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jan 17, 2020

Contingent

—

Dec 20, 2019

Price Changed

$249,900

$103/sq ft

Oct 25, 2019

Price Changed

$279,900

$116/sq ft

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$299,900

$124/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70081565

Mar 26, 2020

Sold

$242,403

$100/sq ft

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$249,900

$103/sq ft

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$249,900

$103/sq ft

REALCOMP #71019046349

Mar 26, 2020

Sold

$242,403

$100/sq ft

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$249,900

$103/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 11, 2009

Sold

$255,000

$105/sq ft

Tax history for 490 S Bear Lake Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.95 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,528

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Muskegon County

APN

23-168-071-0002-70

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached

Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water

Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Storms, Bay/Bow

Room Information
Basement: Full

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,381
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1939
Roof: Composition, Metal

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wetland Area
Lot Size Acres: 1.95
Lot Size Area: 1.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront Features: Channel

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2421.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $10,529
Tax Assessed Value: $276,800

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

Location

School Information
High School District: North Muskegon

Location Information
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.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Muskegon County
APN: 23-168-071-0002-70

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026

Around this home

Schools

North Muskegon Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

North Muskegon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

North Muskegon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° 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

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$661,000 – $800,000

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Home values near 490 S Bear Lake Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
476 South Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1865 Sq. Ft.	$863,463
514 South Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4733 Sq. Ft.	$1,192,878

Address	Redfin Estimate
534 South Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4368 Sq. Ft.	$1,852,287
474 South Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$273,761

Address	Redfin Estimate
440 South Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$596,642
470 South Bear Lake Rd, Muskegon, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1724 Sq. Ft.	$270,684

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