$315,000
Montague, MI 49437
MLS# 25056496
3 beds | 2 baths | 1899 sqft
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Property 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
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Logan and Ravine
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Muskegon County - M
Municipality: Montague City
Subdivision: Ferry's
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 165.88
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
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $315,000
Current Price: $315,000
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
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.
Listing Office: Vylla Homes
Listing Agent: Veronica L Parker
Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026
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