$695,000
St. Joseph, MI 49085
MLS# 26010135
4 beds | 3 baths | 2992 sqft
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Open House (03/22/2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Property Description
Historic character, timeless craftsmanship, and one of the most desirable locations in St. Joseph come together at this beautifully preserved early-1900s Craftsman on Forres Avenue. Situated directly across from Milton Park on a picturesque tree-lined brick street, the home is just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Originally built for the Hatch family, this exceptional residence offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space and showcases remarkable original craftsmanship including rich woodwork, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout. The spacious layout offers both elegance and comfort with a formal dining room, inviting living room, and a comfortable family room that opens through French doors to a large deck ideal for entertaining. The kitchen features newer fingerprint resistant black stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, an informal dining area, and a charming butler's pantry.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Winchester
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: St. Joseph City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 232.29
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 66' x 132'
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2992
SqFt Above Grade: 2992
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1400
Building Total SqFt: 4392
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: St. Joseph
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Year Built: 1911
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 171632
SEV: 264000
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6726
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Tax ID #: 11-76-0026-0048-00-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Historic character, timeless craftsmanship, and one of the most desirable locations in St. Joseph come together at this beautifully preserved early-1900s Craftsman on Forres Avenue. Situated directly across from Milton Park on a picturesque tree-lined brick street, the home is just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Originally built for the Hatch family, this exceptional residence offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space and showcases remarkable original craftsmanship including rich woodwork, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout.
The spacious layout offers both elegance and comfort with a formal dining room, inviting living room, and a comfortable family room that opens through French doors to a large deck ideal for entertaining. The kitchen features newer fingerprint resistant black stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, an informal dining area, and a charming butler's pantry.
Legal: COM 60'S ON INT OF N LN OF UNIVERSITY LOT 21 SEC 26 T4S R19W WITH W LN OF FORRES AVE TH S 66' TH W 132' TH N 66' TH E 132'TO BEG
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 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
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Upper Level: 1
Exterior Material
Stucco: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 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: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1425
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1567
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1400
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Partial: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Decor Fence: 1
Flower Garden: 1
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1508
Street Name: Forres
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 1578
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $695,000
Current Price: $695,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-17
Remarks Misc
Directions: Niles Avenue to Winchester to right on Forres Ave
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Upper Level
Exterior Material: Stucco; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement; Storms
Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es)
Landscape: Decor Fence; Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
A main-level bedroom or office with private exterior entry provides excellent flexibility for guests, remote work, or creative space, along with a convenient main-level half bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers abundant natural light and the convenience of in-suite laundry (new in 2025), while 2 additional bedrooms and additional bath provide comfortable accommodations. An original antique hutch from the Hatch Family estate remains at the upper landing, adding to the home's rich history.
Recent improvements include $50,000 Renewal by Andersen windows on the main level, a new gas fireplace insert, a new shower surround in the primary bath, new garage doors, and a new roof with leaf guards installed on both the home and garage in 2024. Set on 1.5 lots, the property features a charming covered front porch with porch swing, an expansive entertaining deck, fenced backyard, abundant parking, and a two-car garage. A full basement provides excellent storage and future potential.
With its exceptional park-side setting, historic charm, and thoughtful updates, 1508 Forres Avenue represents a rare opportunity to own a classic St. Joseph home in one of the community's most beloved neighborhoods.
Room Information
| Room Name | Remarks |
| Kitchen | |
| Dining Room | Formal |
| Family Room | |
| Living Room | |
| Den | |
| Primary Bedroom | |
| Bedroom 2 | |
| Bedroom 3 | |
| Other | |
| Dining Area | |
| Laundry | |
| Primary Bathroom |
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Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Gretchen Volkenstein
Last Updated: March - 17 - 2026
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