318 Houston Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441 (MLS# 25027006)

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: Multi Family 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: The main floor features elegant shared office and conference areas with three fireplaces and one handicap-accessible bathroom. The lower level includes a full kitchen, two half bathrooms, and a private rear entranceideal for subleasing, hosting events, or converting into additional living space. The third level includes two half bathrooms and the ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25027006

Location Property Info

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

General Property Info

Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Dimensions: 101x149x99x147 plus 14 spots
Year Built: 1880
New Construction: No
Financial Available: No
Financial Comments: Apartment and office space
Cert. of Compliance Exp Date: 2025-06-07
Road Frontage: 248
Total # Units: 11
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 11
Total # Bldgs: Yes
Total Parking Spaces: 24
Waterfront: No
School District: Muskegon
Basement: Yes

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 & Ty: 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

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: Yes

More Information

Income and Expenses

Gross Op. Inc.: 100000

Unit 1

Unit Description: 3 rd level apartment
Bathrooms: Yes
Full Baths: Yes

Unit 2

Unit #: Yes
Unit Description: Main Flr 1 office
Bathrooms: Yes
Half Baths: Yes

Unit 3

Unit Description: Main flr 2 office

Unit 4

Unit Description: Main level 3 office

Unit 5

Unit Description: 2nd flr office 1
Bathrooms: Yes
Half Baths: Yes

Unit 6

Unit Description: 2nd flr office 2
Bathrooms: Yes
Half Baths: Yes

Unit 7

Unit Description: 2nd level 3 office

Unit 8

Unit Description: 2nd lvl 4 office

Unit 9

Unit Description: 2 level 5 office

Unit 10

Unit Description: lower lvl office 1
Bathrooms: Yes
Half Baths: Yes

Unit 11

Unit Description: lower level office 2
Bathrooms: Yes
Half Baths: Yes

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: W Muskegon Ave & 4th
Property Sub-Type: 5+ Units
Area: Muskegon County - M
Municipality: Muskegon City
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale

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 N 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ

Street Type

Easement: Yes
Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public Water: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Exterior Material

Concrete: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Ductless: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Accessibility Feat

36 Inch Entrance Doo: Yes
36' or + Hallway: Yes
42 in or + Hallway: Yes
Accessible Bath Sink: Yes
Lever Door Handles: Yes
No Step Entrance: Yes
Ramped Entrance: Yes
Rocker Light Switche: Yes

Tenant Pays

None: Yes

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Substructure

Other: Yes

Owner Pays

None: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Accessibility Feat: 36 Inch Entrance Doo; 36' or + Hallway; 42 in or + Hallway; Accessible Bath Sink; Lever Door Handles; No Step Entrance; Ramped Entrance; Rocker Light Switche Exterior Material: Concrete; Wood Siding Roofing: Composition; Rubber Substructure: Other Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available Owner Pays: None Tenant Pays: None Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Ductless; Forced Air; Heat Pump Air Conditioning: Central Air Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Easement; Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Medendorp Real Estate Group

Listing Agent: David Medendorp

Last Updated: February - 18 - 2026

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