521 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 (MLS# 25028409)
521 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440
$1,495,000
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:
7/27/2025
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 recreational gems including Hackley Park, The Monet Garden of Muskegon, the Heritage Memorial Garden, the Frauenthal Center, and the farmers market this property offers not just square footage, but significance and potential in one of Michigan's most walkable and revitalized urban corridors.
More Information 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
Area: Muskegon County - M
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $1,495,000
List Price: $1,495,000
Listing Date: 2025-06-13
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.32
Lot Square Footage: 13852
Lot Dimensions: 137x107x137x104
Year Built: 1926
Road Frontage: 244
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Year Remodeled: 1952
Total # Units: 3
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 2
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 3
Total # Bldgs: 1
Total SqFt: 39204
Waterfront: No
School District: Muskegon
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 24-205-315-0001-00
Taxable Value: 87219
SEV: 273500
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5258
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: B3
Remarks Misc
Directions: Head west on W Western Ave toward 5th St. Continue straight and building located on your left.
Across from Vandyke Convention Center.
Additional Details
# Freight Elevators: 1
Ceiling Height: 14
Power/Phase: 200 Amp
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Business Opportunity
Real Estate Value ($): 1495000
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: July - 27 - 2025
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