521 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 (MLS# 25028409)

521 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440

$1,495,000

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Mr. Hathaway built this building on 521 Western in 1921. It was known as the largest best equip garage in the state

Western Avenue during bike time by Jerome Church

Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 39,204 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,852 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,495,000 List Date: 6/13/2025 Last Modified: 2/27/2026

Overview

Description

Own a rare piece of Muskegon's downtown legacy with this incredible 39,204 square foot historic building located at 521 W Western Avenue—just two blocks from the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center and steps from Muskegon Lake, local breweries, restaurants, and the vibrant downtown social district. Built in 1926, this solid reinforced masonry and concrete structure has played many roles in Muskegon's history—from housing Hooper Brothers Chevrolet, to serving as a Midwest distribution hub for Datsun vehicles, and most recently, a private classic car collection. Set on a prominent corner lot with street and alley access, the property includes 14-foot ceilings, 14-foot overhead doors, interior parking, and open-span floor plans ideal for adaptive reuse.

Supplements: With its newly updated roof, the building is structurally sound, well-lit, and ready for transformation. Zoned B-3 (downtown commercial/industrial), it offers endless possibilities: loft-style residences, creative office suites, boutique retail or showroom space, event venues, or even a brewery or taproom. Surrounded by Muskegon's cultural and re ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25028409

Location Property Info

County: Muskegon
Street #: 521
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Western
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49440
Zip (4): 1042

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.32
Lot Square Footage: 13852
Lot Dimensions: 137x107x137x104
Year Built: 1926
Road Frontage: 244
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Year Remodeled: 1952
Total # Units: 3
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 2
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 3
Total # Bldgs: Yes
Total SqFt: 39204
Waterfront: No
School District: Muskegon

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 24-205-315-0001-00
Taxable Value: 87219
SEV: 273500
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5258
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: B3
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Head west on W Western Ave toward 5th St. Continue straight and building located on your left. Across from Vandyke Convention Center.

Additional Details

# Freight Elevators: Yes
Ceiling Height: 14
Power/Phase: 200 Amp

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Business Opportunity

Real Estate Value ($): 1495000

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: W Western Avenue & 5th Street
Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity
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: 38.13
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
Current Bldg Use: Car Collection and Storage

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Own a rare piece of Muskegon's downtown legacy with this incredible 39,204 square foot historic building located at 521 W Western Avenue—just two blocks from the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center and steps from Muskegon Lake, local breweries, restaurants, and the vibrant downtown social district. Built in 1926, this solid reinforced masonry and concrete structure has played many roles in Muskegon's history—from housing Hooper Brothers Chevrolet, to serving as a Midwest distribution hub for Datsun vehicles, and most recently, a private classic car collection. Set on a prominent corner lot with street and alley access, the property includes 14-foot ceilings, 14-foot overhead doors, interior parking, and open-span floor plans ideal for adaptive reuse.
Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 1 & NELY 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 315

Street Type

Paved: Yes

SqFt Information

Building Security: Yes

Property Use

Investment: Yes
Vacant/Owner-User: Yes

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: Yes
Phone Connected: Yes
None: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public Water: Yes

Uses

Auto Service: Yes
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: Yes
Institutional: Yes
Professional Service: Yes
Professional/Office: Yes
Recreation: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Retail: Yes
Storage: Yes

Construction Type

Block: Yes
Concrete: Yes

Exterior Material

Block: Yes
Brick: Yes
Concrete: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Heat Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Below Grade

Basement: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes
None: Yes

Air Conditioning

None: Yes

Business Includes

Real Estate: Yes

Additional Features

Clearspan: Yes

Foundation

Block: Yes
Concrete Perimeter: Yes
Permanent: Yes

Util Avail at St

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Available: Yes
Phone Available: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes

Driveway

Concrete: Yes
Paved: Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Investment; Vacant/Owner-User SqFt Information: Building Security Uses: Auto Service; Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Institutional; Professional Service; Professional/Office; Recreation; Restaurant; Retail; Storage Business Includes: Real Estate Construction Type: Block; Concrete Exterior Material: Block; Brick; Concrete Roofing: Composition; Rubber Foundation: Block; Concrete Perimeter; Permanent Below Grade: Basement Additional Features: Clearspan Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Phone Connected; None Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Heat Source: Electric; Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air; None Air Conditioning: None Driveway: Concrete; Paved Street Type: Paved Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days

Listing Office: Medendorp Real Estate Group

Listing Agent: David Medendorp

Last Updated: February - 27 - 2026

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