4851 Dowling Street, Montague, MI 49437

$330,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,899 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 36,982 Status: Active
Current Price: $330,000 List Date: 11/04/2025 Last Modified: 12/23/2025

Description

Nestled in the heart of the City of Montague, this stately, historic home built in 1880. It offers timeless charm, exceptional character, and incredible versatility—all within walking distance to Downtown, White Lake, local shops, and restaurants. Step inside to a spacious kitchen featuring soaring cupboards that reach the ceiling, ample storage, and a large center island—perfect for gatherings and everyday functionality. Throughout the home, you'll find rich original woodwork, wood floors and original door hardware which offer tribute to a bygone era. Three grand bay windows, and formal dining room graced with French doors are just some of the beautiful architectural details that reflect its storied past. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence also includes a flexible main-floor room ideal for a home office, guest bedroom, or cozy library with built-in shelving. The welcoming foyer showcases the original staircase and opens to adjoining rooms, each filled with natural light and

Supplements: historic charm. Sitting on a rare double lot, the property boasts a wooded and secluded backyard offering privacy and space rarely found in townan ideal retreat or outdoor entertaining space. The 2 story carriage house once held horses for neighboring schoolteachers still has it's original flooring and doors, and overall rustic charm. This structure offers endless possibilities such as a possible guest house, workshop or additional quarters as an income source. A standout feature of this property is its potential for income generation: a portion of the home could easily be converted or utilized as a separate rental unit, in-law suite, or guest quarters (with proper approvals). Whether you're looking to offset your mortgage or host extended family, the options are there. Also included is the original 1880 carriage house, which retains much of its historic character with solid wood flooring on the both levelsperfect for additional storage, a workshop, or future renovation possibilities. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of Montague history with room to grow, live, and earn.

More Information MLS# 25056496

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Logan and Ravine Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: Montague City Subdivision: Ferry's

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 173.78 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 158x234 Road Frontage: 158 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 1 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 1 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 9 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1899 SqFt Above Grade: 1899 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 800 Building Total SqFt: 2728 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 2 School District: Montague # of Outbuildings: 1 Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.85 Lot Square Footage: 36982 Year Built: 1880 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 112368 SEV: 144200 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3674 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: 0 Zoning: res Tax ID #: 21-240-004-0003-00

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Nestled in the heart of the City of Montague, this stately, historic home built in 1880. It offers timeless charm, exceptional character, and incredible versatility—all within walking distance to Downtown, White Lake, local shops, and restaurants. Step inside to a spacious kitchen featuring soaring cupboards that reach the ceiling, ample storage, and a large center island—perfect for gatherings and everyday functionality. Throughout the home, you'll find rich original woodwork, wood floors and original door hardware which offer tribute to a bygone era. Three grand bay windows, and formal dining room graced with French doors are just some of the beautiful architectural details that reflect its storied past. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence also includes a flexible main-floor room ideal for a home office, guest bedroom, or cozy library with built-in shelving. The welcoming foyer showcases the original staircase and opens to adjoining rooms, each filled with natural light and Legal: MONTAGUE CITY FERRY'S ADD'N LOTS 3-4-5-6 BLK 4 AND 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ TH'TO

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

Water Type

Channel: 1 Lake: 1

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: 1 Channel: 1 Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1

Lot Description

Corner Lot: 1 Level: 1 Sidewalk: 1 Wooded: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Phone Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Assumable: 1 Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 MSHDA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Mineral Rights

Unknown: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2 Upper Full Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 1088 Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 1 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1640

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 800

Driveway

Concrete: 1

Substructure

Michigan Basement: 1 Partial: 1

Windows

Bay/Bow: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1 Eating Area: 1 Garden Window: 1 Mud Room Access: 1 Pantry: 1

Fireplace

Wood Burning: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Oven: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Exterior Features

Gazebo: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Porch(es): 1 Deck: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Wood: 1

Landscape

Ground Cover: 1 Shrubs/Hedges: 1 Underground Sprinkler: 1

Architectural Style

Victorian: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Muskegon Street #: 4851 Street Name: Dowling Suffix: Street State: MI Zip Code: 49437 Zip (4): 1174 Area: Muskegon County - M

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $330,000 Current Price: $330,000 Listing Date: 2025-11-04

Remarks Misc

Directions: Dowling Road West to Home on Left or South side of the road.

Property Features

Water Type: Channel; Lake Laundry Features: In Basement; In Kitchen Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Bay/Bow Substructure: Michigan Basement; Partial Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalk; Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Pantry Fireplace: Wood Burning Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Exterior Features: Gazebo Flooring: Carpet; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es) Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Assumable; Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Vylla Homes
Listing Agent: Veronica L Parker
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Last Updated: December - 23 - 2025
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