1508 Forres Avenue St. Joseph, MI 49085
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,992 sqft
Price per Sqft $226
Municipality St. Joseph City
MLS Listing ID 26010135
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1911
Annual Tax Amount $6,726
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 8,712 Sqft
Acres 0.2
Lot Dimensions 66' x 132'
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Michigan Regional Information Center (MichRIC)
Property Description
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. 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. 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.
Location
State MI
County Berrien
Direction Niles Avenue to Winchester to right on Forres Ave
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space, Partial
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplace true
Window Features Storms,Replacement
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced Back
Utilities Available Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Waterfront Description Lake
View Y/N No
Roof Type Composition
Street Surface Paved
Porch Covered, Deck, Porch(es)
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level, Sidewalk
Story 2
Sewer Public
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Structure Type Stucco,Wood Siding
New Construction No
Schools
School District St. Joseph
Others
Tax ID 11-76-0026-0048-00-5
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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