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: 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 ...

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
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Last Updated: February - 27 - 2026
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