1012 Pearl Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

New Listing
$700,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,428 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,324 Status: Active
Current Price: $700,000 List Date: 5/02/2026 Last Modified: 5/02/2026

Overview

Description

Built in 1912, this historic 5 bedroom, 4 full bath downtown St. Joe home sits on a quarter acre along the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Southwest Michigan, just a few minutes from Silver Beach, the St. Joseph River, and the marinas just down the hill. Steps from schools, a charming downtown filled with shops and restaurants, and Kiwanis Park without crossing a road, the location is simply ideal. St. Joseph is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant historic downtown, and an abundance of outdoor activities that make it equally appealing as a year round residence or vacation home. Situated along the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail and just about two hours from Chicago, it is the kind of place that is easy to fall in love with and hard to leave. The main level impresses with quarter sawn white oak floors by Mattson Custom Floors, custom Amish cabinetry, new custom built-in shelves framing the fireplace, and a vintage clawfoot tub that anchors the character of the home. New light

Supplements: fixtures, a new refrigerator, and a new dishwasher round out a space that feels completely move-in ready. Watch storms roll in from the heated and cooled 4-season front porch or retreat to the private covered deck off the fourth bedroom upstairs. The finished basement delivers a full entertainment zone with a 120 inch theatre screen, custom bar, wo ...

Listing Details MLS# 26019503

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
1012
Street Name
Pearl
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49085
Zip (4)
1386

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.24
Lot Square Footage
10324
Lot Dimensions
40 x 265
Year Built
1912
Road Frontage
40
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
3266
SqFt Above Grade
2428
Below Grade Finished SqFt
838
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
280
Building Total SqFt
1118
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
St. Joseph
# of Outbuildings
2
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Body of Water
Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Lake Michigan
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-76-3160-0031-00-8
Taxable Value
243032
SEV
265000
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
9523.62
Tax Year
2024
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known

Remarks Misc

Directions
Langley or Main St. to Pearl St., just East of Wayne St.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
Yes

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
4
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1118
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1310

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
838
Total Basement SQFT
1118

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Other
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions
16x20
Outbuilding 1 SqFt
320
Outbuilding 1 Door Height
7
Outbuilding 1 Electric
Yes
Outbuilding 1 Water
Yes
Outbuilding 1 Heated
Yes
Outbuilding 1 Insulated
Yes

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed
Outbuilding 2 Dimensions
10x12
Outbuilding 2 SqFt
120

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Wayne and Olive
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
St. Joseph City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
288.3
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Built in 1912, this historic 5 bedroom, 4 full bath downtown St. Joe home sits on a quarter acre along the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Southwest Michigan, just a few minutes from Silver Beach, the St. Joseph River, and the marinas just down the hill. Steps from schools, a charming downtown filled with shops and restaurants, and Kiwanis Park without crossing a road, the location is simply ideal. St. Joseph is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant historic downtown, and an abundance of outdoor activities that make it equally appealing as a year round residence or vacation home. Situated along the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail and just about two hours from Chicago, it is the kind of place that is easy to fall in love with and hard to leave. The main level impresses with quarter sawn white oak floors by Mattson Custom Floors, custom Amish cabinetry, new custom built-in shelves framing the fireplace, and a vintage clawfoot tub that anchors the character of the home. New light
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Water Type

Lake
Yes
River
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes
Other
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Chute
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Accessibility Feat

36' or + Hallway
Yes
Low Threshold Shower
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Mud Room Access
Yes

Fireplace

Family Room
Yes
Gas Log
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Humidifier
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Play Equipment
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes
Ground Cover
Yes
Terraced Yard
Yes
Underground Sprinkler
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 2

Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake; River Accessibility Feat: 36' or + Hallway; Low Threshold Shower Laundry Features: Laundry Chute Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement; Screens Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access Fireplace: Family Room; Gas Log Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Humidifier; Wet Bar Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Electric; Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard; Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Balcony; Play Equipment Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Garden Area; Ground Cover; Terraced Yard; Underground Sprinkler Other Structures: Shed(s); Other Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Water; Outbuilding 1 Heated; Outbuilding 1 Insulated Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevelRemarks
Primary BedroomUpperWall of windows overlooking backyard.
Primary BathroomUpperClawfoot tub and low barrier shower
Bathroom 2Upper
Bedroom 2Upper
Bedroom 3Upper
Bedroom 4UpperAlso can be used as office with private covered deck
Bedroom 5Mainaccess to shared full bathroom
LaundryUppertwo laundry rooms. wash basin in upper
LaundryBasementsecond laundry in basement full bathroom
Exercise RoomBasementdoubles as storage room
RecreationBasementbar and projector with 120' screen
KitchenMain
Dining RoomMain
OtherMainbreakfast/coffee room overlooking backyard
Living RoomMain
Other20.0016.00MainBar bebehind garage, 16x20, heated
OtherMainheated/cooled four season room at front entry
IDX
Listing Office: Epique Realty
Listing Agent: Cathy Ficks-Blasy
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Last Updated: May - 02 - 2026
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