The Historic Hovey House mansion at 318 Houston Avenue is a beautifully restored 1889 Queen Anne Victorian located just one block from Muskegon Avenue, near the new Muskegon Convention Center, and a short walk to Muskegon Lake and downtown attractions. Built by Horatio Hovey—co-founder of Hovey & McCracken and a prominent civic leader—this Michigan Historic Site showcases the craftsmanship of Muskegon's lumber era with original pocket doors, intricate trim work, and timeless Victorian charm. Zoned B-1, this grand mansion offers exceptional flexibility for single-family living, multi-family income, or a live/work setup.
Currently configured with 11 rentable units, the property includes 10 professional office suites of varying sizes and 1 spacious residential apartment. The main floor features elegant shared office and conference areas with three fireplaces and one handicap-accessible bathroom. The lower level includes a full kitchen, two half bathrooms, and a private rear entranceideal for subleasing, hosting events, or converting into additional living space. The third level includes two half bathrooms and the fourth floor features a two-bedroom apartment with in-unit laundry and one ful bathroom.
With a total of five half bathrooms and one full bathroom, 24 private parking spaces, and income exceeding $100,000 annually, the Hovey House mansion presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Muskegon's history while benefiting from a flexible, income-producing layout in the heart of a vibrant lakeshore community. Additional Commerical Listing under MLS # 25026979
Active
$912,000
318 Houston Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
2beds
6baths
--sqft
Est.:
5+ Units
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$871,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three fireplacesProfessional office suitesTwo-bedroom apartmentTimeless victorian charmIntricate trim workPrivate parking spacesIn-unit laundry
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 06:38am
Listed by:
David Medendorp 231-206-3367,
Medendorp Real Estate Group 231-777-7355,
Seth Koeller 231-666-4253,
Medendorp Real Estate Group
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25027006

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 24
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 36 Inch Entrance Doo, 36' or + Hallway, 42 in or + Hallway, Accessible Bath Sink, Lever Door Handles, No Step Entrance, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Rocker Light Switche
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 101 x 149 x 99 x 147 plus 14 spots
Details
- Parcel number: 24205349001200
- Zoning description: B1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Units
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Muskegon
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $174,502
- Annual tax amount: $10,501
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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