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: 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

Cross Streets: W Western Avenue & 5th Street Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity 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

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 137x107x137x104 Road Frontage: 244 Mineral Rights: Unknown Waterfront: No Year Remodeled: 1952 Total # Units: 3 # of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 3 Total # Bldgs: 1 # Fin Bldg Lvls: 2 Total SqFt: 39204 School District: Muskegon Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.32 Lot Square Footage: 13852 Year Built: 1926

Tax Info

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

Remarks & Misc

Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 1 & NELY 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 315

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Additional Details

# Freight Elevators: 1 Ceiling Height: 14 Power/Phase: 200 Amp

Street Type

Paved: 1

SqFt Information

Building Security: 1

Property Use

Investment: 1 Vacant/Owner-User: 1

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: 1 Phone Connected: 1 None: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public Water: 1

Uses

Auto Service: 1 Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1 Institutional: 1 Professional Service: 1 Professional/Office: 1 Recreation: 1 Restaurant: 1 Retail: 1 Storage: 1

Construction Type

Block: 1 Concrete: 1

Exterior Material

Block: 1 Brick: 1 Concrete: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1 Rubber: 1

Heat Source

Electric: 1 Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Below Grade

Basement: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1 None: 1

Air Conditioning

None: 1

Business Includes

Real Estate: 1

Additional Features

Clearspan: 1

Foundation

Block: 1 Concrete Perimeter: 1 Permanent: 1

Util Avail at St

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Available: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1 Phone Available: 1 Storm Sewer: 1

Driveway

Concrete: 1 Paved: 1

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Business Opportunity

Real Estate Value ($): 1495000

Possession

Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: 1

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

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.

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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