$750,000
Ludington, MI 49431
MLS# 26056357
3 beds | 2 baths | 2642 sqft
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Property Description
CITY OF LUDINGTON - Step into a rare piece of Ludington history with this beautiful, Victorian 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home originally built in 1867 by James Ludington as a lumber company boarding house, a certified Michigan Heritage Home. Carefully updated while keeping numerous historic features intact, this residence perfectly blends timeless character with modern luxury. The light-filled main level features formal and spacious living and dining rooms, a refreshed kitchen, plus a redone main-floor bathroom equipped with a convenient washer/dryer combo unit (with a full washer and dryer also available in the basement) and low threshold shower. A comfortable main-floor bedroom with double closets offers great flexibility while a versatile second main-floor bedroom has been converted into an office. Highlighting the home's exceptional craftsmanship is a beautiful staircase and a stunning sunroom with windows that open outward to create an open-air sitting experience. The rear mudroom
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: W Court St / W Pere Marquette
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Ludington
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 283.88
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 140
Road Frontage: 60
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 14
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2642
SqFt Above Grade: 2642
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1232
Building Total SqFt: 3874
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Ludington
Elementary School: Ludington Elementary School
High School: Ludington High School
Middle School: Oj Dejonge Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.19
Lot Square Footage: 8407
Year Built: 1867
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 96894
SEV: 227600
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3837.23
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: Neighborhood
Tax ID #: 53-051-105-142-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: CITY OF LUDINGTON - Step into a rare piece of Ludington history with this beautiful, Victorian 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home originally built in 1867 by James Ludington as a lumber company boarding house, a certified Michigan Heritage Home. Carefully updated while keeping numerous historic features intact, this residence perfectly blends timeless character with modern luxury. The light-filled main level features formal and spacious living and dining rooms, a refreshed kitchen, plus a redone main-floor bathroom equipped with a convenient washer/dryer combo unit (with a full washer and dryer also available in the basement) and low threshold shower. A comfortable main-floor bedroom with double closets offers great flexibility while a versatile second main-floor bedroom has been converted into an office. Highlighting the home's exceptional craftsmanship is a beautiful staircase and a stunning sunroom with windows that open outward to create an open-air sitting experience. The rear mudroom
Legal: ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 8 BLOCK 15.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Other Structures
Other: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 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
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Chute: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Rear: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 1110
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1532
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1232
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Partial: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Mud Room Access: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Humidifier: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Other: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Landscape
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Victorian: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Mason
Street #: 206
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Gaylord
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49431
Zip (4): 1621
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $750,000
Current Price: $750,000
Listing Date: 2026-10-22
Remarks Misc
Directions: From US 10 / W Ludington Ave West to N Gaylord Ave, North on Gaylord Ave to home on East side of road. Garage access is from alley off W Court St or W Pere Marquette St.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Replacement; Screens; Storms
Substructure: Partial
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Humidifier; Sump Pump
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Fencing: Fenced Back; Privacy
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Other; Patio; Porch(es)
Landscape: Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler
Other Structures: Other
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear
Architectural Style: Traditional; Victorian
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
provides seamless entry opening out to a private fenced backyard complete with pergola and leading to the 3-car garage (ideal for two vehicles plus a golf cart). Upstairs, the fully renovated upper level features a spacious primary bedroom boasting a corner sink and a California-style closet with an organizer, a second generous bedroom with a dressing room and double closets alongside a family room currently used as a media/theater room. The upper level also features a remodeled full bathroom with a raised shower/tub unit and access to a dry storage area. Recent improvements include fresh paint (inside and out), new flooring, a new furnace, central air, two new hot water heaters, and brand-new, unused kitchen appliances. Energy efficiency has also been prioritized with the complete removal of old insulation and the installation of new insulation backed by a lifetime warranty, along with new thermapane windows while thoughtfully preserving the original historic windows in the living room. Perfectly positioned just three blocks from Stearns Park and Beach on Lake Michigan, one block from Rotary Park for summer concerts and art fairs, three blocks from Downtown Ludington, and close to Ludington State Park, this property offers an unmatched lifestyle and the rare opportunity to own a home on prestigious Gaylord Avenue. Come experience it for yourself! Buyer to verify all information.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Living Room | 13.00 | 18.00 | Main | |
| Dining Room | 20.00 | 11.00 | Main | Formal |
| Bedroom 2 | 12.00 | 9.00 | ||
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 16.00 | Main | |
| Office | 15.00 | 9.00 | Main | |
| Primary Bathroom | 8.00 | 10.00 | Main | |
| Other | 6.00 | 11.00 | Main | sunroom |
| Family Room | 12.00 | 14.00 | Upper | |
| Primary Bedroom | 15.00 | 18.00 | Upper | w/ sink |
| Bedroom 3 | 12.00 | 14.00 | Upper | |
| Other | 5.00 | 8.00 | Upper | dressing room |
| Bathroom 2 | 10.00 | 11.00 | Upper | |
| Other | 10.00 | 15.00 | Upper | storage w/ hot water heater |
Seller's Disclosure 
Assessor - Lot Sketch 
Listing Office: Greenridge Realty S Rath
Listing Agent: Debby Stevenson
Last Updated: October - 22 - 2026
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