$2,395,000
St. Joseph, MI 49085
MLS# 26017857
6 beds | 4 baths | 2533 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true piece of Great Lakes history--originally established in 1876 as 'Coast Guard St. Joseph and Life-Saving Station', one of only nine stations serving the Great Lakes. This iconic property has been masterfully reimagined into a stunning 2,533 SqFt luxury residence where historic significance meets modern sophistication. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including two main-floor en-suite primary retreats, this home offers exceptional flexibility for guests and multi-generational living. The gourmet kitchen showcases high-end finishes and thoughtful design, perfect for entertaining or quiet waterfront mornings or evenings. Enjoy captivating water views of the channel connecting the St. Joseph River to Lake Michigan, where boats pass by and sunsets steal the show. A spacious basement provides excellent storage, while every inch of the home reflects top-to-bottom luxury renovations. 'See More Remarks'
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Ridgeway St and Pier St
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: St. Joseph City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 945.52
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 99' x 147'
Road Frontage: 99
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Saint Joseph River
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2533
SqFt Above Grade: 2533
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1320
Building Total SqFt: 2533
Total Beds Above Grade: 6
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Saint Joseph River
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: St. Joseph
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.34
Lot Square Footage: 14810
Year Built: 1876
Total Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 327384
SEV: 615600
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 17033
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: 401
Tax ID #: 11-76-0023-0021-00-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true piece of Great Lakes history--originally established in 1876 as 'Coast Guard St. Joseph and Life-Saving Station', one of only nine stations serving the Great Lakes. This iconic property has been masterfully reimagined into a stunning 2,533 SqFt luxury residence where historic significance meets modern sophistication.
Featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including two main-floor en-suite primary retreats, this home offers exceptional flexibility for guests and multi-generational living. The gourmet kitchen showcases high-end finishes and thoughtful design, perfect for entertaining or quiet waterfront mornings or evenings.
Enjoy captivating water views of the channel connecting the St. Joseph River to Lake Michigan, where boats pass by and sunsets steal the show. A spacious basement provides excellent storage, while every inch of the home reflects top-to-bottom luxury renovations.
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Legal: COM AT THE NE COR OF SEC 23 T4S R19W TH W ON THE N LN OF SD SEC 2651.54' TH S 606.75' TH S36DEG19'23
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 99
Water Type
Channel: 1
Lake: 1
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Channel: 1
No Wake: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Shared Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Level: 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
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Shingle Siding: 1
Other: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Other: 1
Parking Features
Permit Required: 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: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1085
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1448
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1320
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Additional Items
Ensuite: 1
Humidifier: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Tankless: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 103
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Pier
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 1042
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $2,395,000
Current Price: $2,395,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-24
Property Features
Water Type: Channel; Lake; River
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick; Shingle Siding; Other
Roofing: Shingle; Other
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s)
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac; Level
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: Eating Area
Additional Items: Ensuite; Humidifier; Sump Pump
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es)
Parking Features: Permit Required
Architectural Style: Historic
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Ideally located just moments from Silver Beach, Tiscornia Beach, the iconic St. Joseph Lighthouse and Pier, St. Joseph River Yacht Club, as well as, the vibrant downtown of St. Joseph--you'll experience the very best of Southwest Michigan coastal living.
This beautiful home and amazing area is all within two hours of Chicago and three hours from Detroit. Come visit it yourself and make it your next home or second home.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Other | 9.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 | Mudroom |
| Primary Bedroom | 9.00 | 9.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 | En Suite with Walk in closet and views of the River |
| Primary Bathroom | 5.00 | 5.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 | Tiled shower and signature hardware |
| Other | 5.00 | 5.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 | Walk in closet in Primary |
| Living Room | 13.00 | 13.00 | 23.00 | Main | 23.00 | Large windows with views of the river |
| Dining Area | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 | Currently has a large table but you could create a nice banquet in this space as well |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 | Custom Cabinetry, carefully curated Hood Range Cover made by hand, High end appliances and Blue Cloud LeatherQuartz counterops |
| Bedroom 2 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 | En suite with walk in closet and views of the river |
| Bathroom 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 | Tile Shower with Signature Hardware |
| Other | 7.00 | 7.00 | 5.00 | Main | 5.00 | Walk in closet |
| Bedroom 3 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 15.00 | Upper | 15.00 | Skylight in room to let natural light in with a walk in closet |
| Bathroom 3 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 | Upper | 11.00 | Expansive double vanity with large glass tiled shower and signature hardware |
| Bedroom 4 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 15.00 | Upper | 15.00 | Setup as an office currently, but has a walk in closet and skylight for natural daylight |
| Bathroom 4 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 11.00 | Upper | 11.00 | Expansive double vanity with large tiled shower and signature hardware |
| Bedroom 5 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 11.00 | Upper | 11.00 | Views of the river could be used as a flex room, playroom, gym, another office.. |
| Other | 17.00 | 17.00 | 11.00 | Upper | 11.00 | Could be used as a 6th bedroom and/or flex room |
| Other | 21.00 | 21.00 | 57.00 | Basement | 57.00 | Basement with mechanicals and washer/dryer |
| Other | 10.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | Basement | 12.00 | Outside Storage Shed with presidential shingles and a lock |
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Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate-Douglas
Listing Agent: Kevin Putnam
Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026
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