$674,900
Muskegon, MI 49440
MLS# 26020669
5 beds | 3 baths | 2940 sqft
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Property Description
Step into a piece of Muskegon history at 511 W. Clay Avenue. A stunning 1880 historic home filled with timeless character and exceptional craftsmanship. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and main floor laundry, this one-of-a-kind residence blends historic elegance with everyday functionality. Inside, you'll find beautiful wood floors, rich mahogany trim, two gas fireplaces, hand-carved doors, and exquisite hand-carved fireplace facade that showcase the incredible detail and artistry throughout the home. The formal dining room and eat-in kitchen create the perfect spaces for gathering, while antique light fixtures collected from around the world add unmatched charm and sophistication. Outside, the pristine landscaping and timeless exterior details make an unforgettable first impression. A rare three-stall detached garage provides ample storage and convenience. Located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, this home is within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping,
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 6th & 5th
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Muskegon City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 229.56
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 146
Road Frontage: 75
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2940
SqFt Above Grade: 2940
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1062
Building Total SqFt: 2940
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Muskegon
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Square Footage: 11543
Year Built: 1880
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 79235
SEV: 306000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3381
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NA
Tax ID #: 24-205-324-0004-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Step into a piece of Muskegon history at 511 W. Clay Avenue. A stunning 1880 historic home filled with timeless character and exceptional craftsmanship. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and main floor laundry, this one-of-a-kind residence blends historic elegance with everyday functionality.
Inside, you'll find beautiful wood floors, rich mahogany trim, two gas fireplaces, hand-carved doors, and exquisite hand-carved fireplace facade that showcase the incredible detail and artistry throughout the home. The formal dining room and eat-in kitchen create the perfect spaces for gathering, while antique light fixtures collected from around the world add unmatched charm and sophistication.
Outside, the pristine landscaping and timeless exterior details make an unforgettable first impression. A rare three-stall detached garage provides ample storage and convenience.
Located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, this home is within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping,
Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 4 & E 1/4 LOT 5 BLK 324 SUBJ TO VEHICLE PARKING ESMT 3061/721
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Bathroom: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
HardiPlank Type: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
Ramped Entrance: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1188
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1752
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 1062
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Low-Emissivity Windows: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Wrought Iron: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Decor Fence: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Muskegon
Street #: 511
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Clay
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49440
Zip (4): 1032
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $674,900
Current Price: $674,900
Listing Date: 2026-05-07
Remarks Misc
Directions: Shoreline Dr, to 6th st, to W Clay Ave
Property Features
Accessibility Feat: Ramped Entrance
Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level
Exterior Material: Brick; HardiPlank Type
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Mud Room Access; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Family Room; Kitchen
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Double Oven; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered
Landscape: Decor Fence; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Historic
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
waterfront, and the bike trail. Historic homes of this caliber rarely become available so if you've dreamed of living in downtown Muskegon surrounded by history, charm, and character, this is your opportunity. Call today!
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Room | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Family Room | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper |
| Primary Bathroom | Upper |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper |
| Bedroom 5 | Upper |
| Bathroom 3 | Upper |
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate - N Musk
Listing Agent: Stephanie Dahlquist
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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