Welcome to your next great opportunity in Muskegon's historic Angell neighborhood! Located at 597 Orchard Av, this home offers a fantastic blank canvas for the right visionary. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 1,320 sq ft., this property is an ideal rehab project for an investor or a buyer eager to build immediate sweat equity. A new roof and decking was replaced in June of 2026. The bones of this classic home are ready for a modern transformation. You can redesign the layout, create a custom kitchen, or restore its original charm. Situated on a generous 7,579 sq ft. lot, the exterior provides plenty of room for outdoor living. Bring your contractor and your imagination to see the possibilities firsthand and breathe new life into this property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,579 sq ftLot Size
$53Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Terry Puffer• Legacy Real Estate Partners
Angell, located between Downtown Muskegon and Muskegon Lake, is a residential and historic Muskegon neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Western Avenue near Hackley Park, where galleries, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a steady, street-level rhythm. Nearby, the Hackley & Hume Historic Site anchors the area’s Victorian-era identity, while the Frauenthal Center adds a formal cultural note. Housing reads as early-20th-century Muskegon—porches, gables, and compact lots—mixed with a few larger heritage homes. Lake breezes and the lakefront path system shape daily routines, with parks and marinas close by. The tone is calm on side streets, with more motion along the downtown edge.
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Market insights
597 Orchard Ave · $69,900
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$69,900
Median sale price in this area is $272,277. (290% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
9 total rooms
Full basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Paved road access
0.17-acre lot
Home design
Traditional style single-family home
Built in 1941
Public water
Construction
Vinyl siding
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to your next great opportunity in Muskegon's historic Angell neighborhood! Located at 597 Orchard Av, this home offers a fantastic blank canvas for the right visionary. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 1,320 sq ft. , this property is an ideal rehab project for an investor or a buyer eager to build immediate sweat equity. A new roof and decking was replaced in June of 2026. The bones of this classic home are ready for a modern transformation. You can redesign the layout, create a custom kitchen, or restore its original charm. Situated on a generous 7,579 sq ft. lot, the exterior provides plenty of room for outdoor living. Bring your contractor and your imagination to see the possibilities firsthand and breathe new life into this property!
REALCOMP #71026037288
Jul 24, 2026
Pending
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Jul 20, 2026
Listed
$69,900
$53/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3582308
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 15, 2007
Listed
$34,900
$26/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2620550
Sep 24, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2006
Listed
$39,900
$30/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003582308
Jan 15, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 15, 2007
Listed
$34,900
$26/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002620550
Dec 3, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2006
Listed
$39,900
$30/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2541031
Apr 24, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2005
Listed
$59,900
$45/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002541031
Apr 24, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2005
Listed
$59,900
$45/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002512264
May 19, 2005
Sold
$25,000
$19/sq ft
Mar 28, 2005
Listed
$26,900
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1995
Sold
$9,472
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,716 (+46.0%)
2024
$1,176 (−8.8%)
2023
$1,289 (+39.2%)
2022
$926 (−17.9%)
2021
$1,129 (+27.8%)
2020
$883 (−7.4%)
2019
$953 (+12.4%)
2018
$848 (+3.6%)
2017
$819 (−8.2%)
2016
$892 (+12.2%)
2014
$795 (+7.2%)
2013
$742
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,579 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,320
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Muskegon County
APN
24-205-049-0019-50
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Muskegon, MI • 49442
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 597 Orchard Ave
$70,444
$544 over list price of $70K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $53K to $194K.