318 Houston Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441 (MLS# 25026979)

318 Houston Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441

$825,000

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Showing an addition to closing a new stairway which was part of original construction. -

Post Card from 1950's for Houston House Dining Room

Recognizing Mikey Night - State Representative - Placed on Michigan Register of Historic Sites July 1985?

Site Information - Historical Sites in Muskegon County

Wedding Party pictured at the Houston House Dining Room & Banquet room.

Michigan Historical Building Register - presented by Mikey Night - State Representative

Newspaper article for Hovey House - Beginning of a $325,000 restoration - 1985?

Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 8,950 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active

Current Price: $825,000 List Date: 6/06/2025 Last Modified: 2/18/2026

Overview

Description

318 Houston Avenue - The Historic Hovey House Own one of Muskegon County's most iconic estates. Built in 1889 by lumber baron Horatio Hovey, this Michigan Historic Site blends Gilded Age architecture with strong income potential just steps from Muskegon Lake, the Convention Center, Third Street dining, and the waterfront redevelopment district. Currently generating over $100,000 annually, this mixed-use property includes 10 professional office suites, a luxury residential apartment, 2 full kitchens, 6 bathrooms, potential for 8-10 bedrooms, 24+ private parking spaces, and flexible B-1 zoning for residential or commercial use. Live upstairs and lease below, convert to executive suites or boutique venue, or create a flagship headquarters with private residence. Walkable. Historic. Income-producing. A rare West Michigan trophy asset.

Supplements: Zoned B-1, the building offers flexible use for professional office space, residential living, or investment purposes. Presently, the property is used as a combination of professional office space and a private apartment. In the past, it has also served as a single-family home and a restaurant, showcasing its versatility. The main floor features el ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25026979

Location Property Info

County: Muskegon
Street #: 318
Street Name: Houston
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49441
Zip (4): 1999

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Lot Dimensions: 101x149x99x147 plus 14 spots
Year Built: 1889
Road Frontage: 248
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Year Remodeled: 1985
Total # Units: 11
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 4
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 11
Total # Bldgs: Yes
Total SqFt: 8950
Property Use Type: Net Leased (nnn)
Full Baths: 6
Waterfront: No
School District: Muskegon

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 24-205-349-0012-00
Taxable Value: 174502
SEV: 330700
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 10501
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: B1
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Seaway To Third To Houston next to Nelson Place 3 blocks to the Muskegon convention center

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces: 24
Ceiling Height: 10

More Information

Income and Expenses

Gross Op Income ($): 100000
Total Actual Rent: 106000

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Muskegon & 4th Street
Property Sub-Type: Office
Area: Muskegon County - M
Municipality: Muskegon City
Principal Road: Yes
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 92.18
Prop Avail for Lease?: Yes
Current Bldg Use: Apartment and office space

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 318 Houston Avenue - The Historic Hovey House Own one of Muskegon County's most iconic estates. Built in 1889 by lumber baron Horatio Hovey, this Michigan Historic Site blends Gilded Age architecture with strong income potential just steps from Muskegon Lake, the Convention Center, Third Street dining, and the waterfront redevelopment district. Currently generating over $100,000 annually, this mixed-use property includes 10 professional office suites, a luxury residential apartment, 2 full kitchens, 6 bathrooms, potential for 8-10 bedrooms, 24+ private parking spaces, and flexible B-1 zoning for residential or commercial use. Live upstairs and lease below, convert to executive suites or boutique venue, or create a flagship headquarters with private residence. Walkable. Historic. Income-producing. A rare West Michigan trophy asset.
Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT 1903 LOT 12 & E 1/2 OF LOT 11 BLK 349 ALSO S 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ ALSO LOT 1 BLK 349 AND

Street Type

Easement: Yes
Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

SqFt Information

Building Security: Yes
Fire Alarm: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Property Use

Business: Yes
Investment: Yes

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public Water: Yes

Uses

Professional Service: Yes
Professional/Office: Yes
Recreation: Yes
Restaurant: Yes

Construction Type

Concrete: Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Ownership

Corporation: Yes

Below Grade

Basement: Yes

Heat Type

Ductless: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Business Includes

Real Estate: Yes

Foundation

Block: Yes
Stone: Yes

Util Avail at St

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Phone Available: Yes

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Tax Def Exchange: Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Business; Investment SqFt Information: Building Security; Fire Alarm; Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Uses: Professional Service; Professional/Office; Recreation; Restaurant Ownership: Corporation Business Includes: Real Estate Construction Type: Concrete Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition; Rubber Foundation: Block; Stone Below Grade: Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Phone Available Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Ductless; Forced Air; Heat Pump Air Conditioning: Central Air Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Easement; Paved; Public Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional; Tax Def Exchange Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Medendorp Real Estate Group

Listing Agent: David Medendorp

Last Updated: February - 18 - 2026

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