1181 Ransom Street

4,000 Sq. Ft.
$87 / Sq. Ft.
4,000
Sq. Ft.
$87
per Sq. Ft.

Description

1181 Ransom Street offers incredible potential as a residential property for those with a creative vision. Formerly a prominent law office, this expansive 4,800-square-foot home features three finished levels, two kitchens, 3.5 bathrooms (includes 2 en suites), and the possibility for 4+ bedrooms. The main living area showcases a gas fireplace, while the home retains beautiful 1920s Craftsman character throughout. The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath, an additional...1181 Ransom Street offers incredible potential as a residential property for those with a creative vision. Formerly a prominent law office, this expansive 4,800-square-foot home features three finished levels, two kitchens, 3.5 bathrooms (includes 2 en suites), and the possibility for 4+ bedrooms. The main living area showcases a gas fireplace, while the home retains beautiful 1920s Craftsman character throughout. The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath, an additional living area with a partial kitchen, and access to a private upper deck. Additional highlights include an attached two-stall garage, underground sprinkling and a flexible layout that could lend itself to a multi-unit conversion. Located just blocks from downtown, the farmers market, and the waterfront, this property presents a unique opportunity to create something truly special. Call today for more information or to schedule a private tour and explore the possibilities.
  1. Listed by Christine Mattson • Brokerage DRE #6505314643 • Five Star Real Estate
    P: (616)-405-5214 C: (616)-405-5214 christine@mattsonrealty.com

Property Details for 1181 Ransom Street

Architectural Style
Craftsman
LISTING UPDATED: 04/26/2026 02:36 AM

Property Details for 1181 Ransom Street

StatusActive
MLS #26016847
Days on Market10
Taxes$4,585 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,593 SF
CountyMuskegon County

Location

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Building Information for 1181 Ransom Street

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,593 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,139 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,757

Property Taxes

$382

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1181 Ransom Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Diana & Delaware
  • Municipality: Muskegon City
  • Directions: US 31 to Apple Ave west, south on Peck, left on Ransom, first house on the right.
  • Street #: 1181
  • Street Name: Ransom
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Muskegon
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49442
  • County: Muskegon
  • Latitude: 43.230869
  • Longitude: -86.243861
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 76009.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 24-205-228-0001-00
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 86600
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Prior Appraisal
  • Lot Dimensions: 89x79x85x55x18x10
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4000.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 3200.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Square Footage: 14593.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 1 & NLY 23 FT LOT 9 ALSO NLY 4.5 FT LOT 2 & NLY 23 FT OF ELY 4.5 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 228
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 4
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 04-21-2026 01:18:30 PM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Material: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges, Underground Sprinkler
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Underground Sprinkler: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Total: 15
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1600
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 800.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 1.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1600.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 1181 Ransom Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26016847

$349,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26016847

$349,000

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Public Records for 1181 Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,584 ($382 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,593 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialZoningRM-1CountyMUSKEGONAPN61-24-205-228-0001-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1181 Ransom Street

This home is within Muskegon, Public Schools Of The City Of.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Moon Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Muskegon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Muskegon High School
Public9 to 12

Muskegon Community Education Center
Public9 to 12

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1181 Ransom Street is a single family home for sale in Muskegon, MI 49442. This property was listed for sale on April 21, 2026 by Five Star Real Estate, it's currently listed at $349,000. This listing's school district is Muskegon, Public Schools Of The City Of. Nearby schools include Moon Elementary School, Muskegon Middle School and Muskegon High School. 1181 Ransom Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,000 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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