1181 Ransom Street, Muskegon, MI 49442

New Listing
$349,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,593 Status: Active
Current Price: $349,000 List Date: 4/21/2026 Last Modified: 4/21/2026

Overview

Description

1181 Ransom Street offers incredible potential as a residential property for those with a creative vision. Formerly a prominent law office, this expansive 4,800-square-foot home features three finished levels, two kitchens, 3.5 bathrooms (includes 2 en suites), and the possibility for 4+ bedrooms. The main living area showcases a gas fireplace, while the home retains beautiful 1920s Craftsman character throughout.The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath, an additional living area with a partial kitchen, and access to a private upper deck. Additional highlights include an attached two-stall garage, underground sprinkling and a flexible layout that could lend itself to a multi-unit conversion.Located just blocks from downtown, the farmers market, and the waterfront, this property presents a unique opportunity to create something truly special. Call today for more information or to schedule a private tour and explore the possibilities.

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Listing Details MLS# 26016847

Location Property Info

County
Muskegon
Street #
1181
Street Name
Ransom
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49442
Zip (4)
3323

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.34
Lot Square Footage
14593
Lot Dimensions
89x79x85x55x18x10
Year Built
1925
Road Frontage
89
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
15
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
4000
SqFt Above Grade
3200
Below Grade Finished SqFt
800
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1600
Building Total SqFt
4800
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Muskegon
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
24-205-228-0001-00
Taxable Value
76009
SEV
86600
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
4585
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
None known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
US 31 to Apple Ave west, south on Peck, left on Ransom, first house on the right.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1600
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1600

Basement Rooms

Basement Bedrooms
Yes
Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
800
Total Basement SQFT
1600

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Diana & Delaware
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Muskegon City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
109.06

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
1181 Ransom Street offers incredible potential as a residential property for those with a creative vision. Formerly a prominent law office, this expansive 4,800-square-foot home features three finished levels, two kitchens, 3.5 bathrooms (includes 2 en suites), and the possibility for 4+ bedrooms. The main living area showcases a gas fireplace, while the home retains beautiful 1920s Craftsman character throughout.The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath, an additional living area with a partial kitchen, and access to a private upper deck. Additional highlights include an attached two-stall garage, underground sprinkling and a flexible layout that could lend itself to a multi-unit conversion.Located just blocks from downtown, the farmers market, and the waterfront, this property presents a unique opportunity to create something truly special. Call today for more information or to schedule a private tour and explore the possibilities.
Legal
CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 1 & NLY 23 FT LOT 9 ALSO NLY 4.5 FT LOT 2 & NLY 23 FT OF ELY 4.5 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 228

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

Upper Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes
Stucco
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Substructure

Full
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges
Yes
Underground Sprinkler
Yes

Architectural Style

Craftsman
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Upper Level Exterior Material: Brick; Stucco; Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard; Forced Air; Hot Water Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Carpet; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Craftsman Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate
Listing Agent: Christine Mattson
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