511 W Clay Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 (MLS# 26020669)

511 W Clay Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440

$654,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,940 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,543 Status: Active

Current Price: $654,900 List Date: 5/07/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

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. An oversized 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,

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!

Listing Details MLS# 26020669

Location Property Info

County: Muskegon
Street #: 511
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Clay
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49440
Zip (4): 1032

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Square Footage: 11543
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 146
Year Built: 1880
Road Frontage: 75
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2940
SqFt Above Grade: 2940
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1062
Building Total SqFt: 2940
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Muskegon
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 24-205-324-0004-00
Taxable Value: 79235
SEV: 306000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3381
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NA

Remarks Misc

Directions: Shoreline Dr, to 6th st, to W Clay Ave

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: Yes

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1188
Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1752

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: 222.76

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. An oversized 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: Yes
Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Bathroom: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes
HardiPlank Type: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Accessibility Feat

Ramped Entrance: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 1062

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Windows

Low-Emissivity Windows: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Eating Area: Yes
Mud Room Access: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes

Additional Items

Garage Door Opener: Yes

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Fencing

Wrought Iron: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Decor Fence: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Underground Sprinkler: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

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

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: June - 26 - 2026

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