Charming and vintage - very well maintained home on the Muskegon River. This ranch style home overlooking the water has 2 main floor bedrooms and an open concept - perfect for full time living, vacationing or seasonal use. The finished, walk out basement gives more living space, room to entertain and space to add an extra bedroom and/or bathroom. Sale includes additional buildable lots for space to build your dream outbuilding or home - as well as access to a sandy beach area with a firepit and perfect spot to launch a boat, fish, tube or just enjoy the river! This property has so much to offer and many possibilities - Call for your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3.39 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michele Baragar• Baragar Realty LLC
Listed by Jesse Baragar• Baragar Realty LLC
Bought with Amanda Volkers• City2Shore Gateway Group
Charming and vintage - very well maintained home on the Muskegon River. This ranch style home overlooking the water has 2 main floor bedrooms and an open concept - perfect for full time living, vacationing or seasonal use. The finished, walk out basement gives more living space, room to entertain and space to add an extra bedroom and/or bathroom. Sale includes additional buildable lots for space to build your dream outbuilding or home - as well as access to a sandy beach area with a firepit and perfect spot to launch a boat, fish, tube or just enjoy the river! This property has so much to offer and many possibilities - Call for your private showing today!
REALCOMP #65024040072
Sep 9, 2024
Sold
$249,900
$184/sq ft
Aug 11, 2024
Pending
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Aug 2, 2024
Listed
$249,900
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$203 (+1,323.9%)
2024
$14 (−1.1%)
2023
$14 (+1.1%)
2022
$14 (−0.8%)
2021
$14 (−2.0%)
2020
$15 (+55.9%)
2019
$9 (−3.1%)
2018
$10 (−0.1%)
2017
$10 (+8.0%)
2016
$9
2014
$9
Tax history for 1540 W Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$203 (+1,323.9%)
2024
$14 (−1.1%)
2023
$14 (+1.1%)
2022
$14 (−0.8%)
2021
$14 (−2.0%)
2020
$15 (+55.9%)
2019
$9 (−3.1%)
2018
$10 (−0.1%)
2017
$10 (+8.0%)
2016
$9
2014
$9
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Newaygo County
APN
18-26-350-012
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 31, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 810
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Roof: Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.39
Lot Size Area: 3.39
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Muskegon River
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1356.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $40,397
Location
School Information
High School District: Newaygo
Location Information
Directions: From M-82 take Felch Ave. to W. North River Drive (R) South to Ferris Ave. (L) East and follow Ferris Ave., Ferris ends, stay Left and continue on private road, W. Ridge Rd., home will be on the Right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Newaygo County
APN: 18-26-350-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Velma Matson Upper Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$239,000 – $289,000
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