$345,000
St. Joseph, MI 49085
MLS# 26020963
3 beds | 2 baths | 1440 sqft
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Property Description
Located along one of St. Joseph's most beloved and picturesque tree-lined brick streets. This adorable 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single-level home offers an opportunity to enjoy the charm, setting, and walkability that make Forres Avenue so desirable, just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. The home features a warm and functional layout with great natural light, and a spacious living room anchored by a large picture window. 2 bedrooms are positioned on one side of the home, while the 3rd ensuite bedroom creates an ideal setup for guests, a home office, or added privacy. A lovely sunroom offers additional space to relax and enjoy views of the private backyard.The kitchen was previously remodeled and provides comfortable workspace and storage. Several meaningful updates add peace of mind, including a roof replaced in 2014, high-efficiency furnace replaced in 2023, central air repaired in 2024, many vinyl replacement windows, replaced gutters
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Howard
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: St. Joseph City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 239.58
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 72
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2160
SqFt Above Grade: 1440
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 720
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 720
Building Total SqFt: 3052
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: St. Joseph
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10084
Year Built: 1956
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 83335
SEV: 134600
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3266
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: R1
Tax ID #: 11-76-2320-0059-00-8
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Located along one of St. Joseph's most beloved and picturesque tree-lined brick streets. This adorable 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single-level home offers an opportunity to enjoy the charm, setting, and walkability that make Forres Avenue so desirable, just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. The home features a warm and functional layout with great natural light, and a spacious living room anchored by a large picture window. 2 bedrooms are positioned on one side of the home, while the 3rd ensuite bedroom creates an ideal setup for guests, a home office, or added privacy. A lovely sunroom offers additional space to relax and enjoy views of the private backyard.The kitchen was previously remodeled and provides comfortable workspace and storage. Several meaningful updates add peace of mind, including a roof replaced in 2014, high-efficiency furnace replaced in 2023, central air repaired in 2024, many vinyl replacement windows, replaced gutters
Legal: LOT 59 & N1/2 OF LOT 60 ASSESSORS PLAT OF FORRES HILLS BEING A SUBDN OF UNIV LOTS 44 53 60 & 69 SEC 26 T4S R19W
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
High Speed Internet: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Sink: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
Accessible Kitchen Sink: 1
Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom: 1
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1440
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 720
Total Basement SQFT: 1440
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Eating Area: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Ensuite: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Terraced Yard: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1803
Street Name: Forres
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 1679
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $345,000
Current Price: $345,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: Corner of Forres/Howard
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Accessibility Feat: Accessible Kitchen Sink; Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom
Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Room; Sink
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Eating Area; Mud Room Access; Pantry
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; 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
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
and gutters guards. Exterior of home recently painted. The large full basement offers excellent flexibility with laundry and cabinet storage, a separate storage room, and a large bonus room that could serve as a game room, family room, office, workout area, or hobby space. The basement is dry, it has a French drain waterproofing system. Outside, the property offers a private backyard with patio and lawn space, a brick patio area featuring bricks from old St. Joseph, garden space, and a hot tub that was recently serviced. The large side yard adds even more potential, including space next to the driveway for an additional parking pad. A one-car garage and shed provide extra convenience.Charming, well-cared-for, and full of potential in one of St. Joseph's most treasured locations, this Forres Avenue home is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic neighborhood character, outdoor space, and walkable living near downtown and Lake Michigan.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 13.50 | 13.50 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 | |
| Dining Area | 15.00 | 15.00 | 13.50 | Main | 13.50 | |
| Living Room | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.90 | Main | 15.90 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 15.50 | 15.50 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 | |
| Primary Bathroom | 13.00 | 13.00 | 5.00 | Main | 5.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 10.60 | Main | 10.60 | |
| Other | 11.40 | 11.40 | 15.10 | Main | 15.10 | sunroom/den |
| Laundry | 15.50 | 15.50 | 10.11 | 10.11 | ||
| Recreation | 29.40 | 29.40 | 14.30 | Basement | 14.30 | |
| Game Room | 17.10 | 17.10 | 16.60 | Basement | 16.60 | billiards room |
| Utility Room | 17.10 | 17.10 | 14.70 | 14.70 | utilities/storage |
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Gretchen Volkenstein
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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