1703 Forres Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085

New Listing
$389,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,795 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Active
Current Price: $389,900 List Date: 8/06/2026 Last Modified: 8/08/2026

Overview

Description

This charming turn of the century traditional sits on one of the best streets the City of St. Joseph has to offer. Located in close proximity to all of the amenities of downtown Saint Joseph and within a mile to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Forres Avenue's brick paved road, tree lined streets and darling Milton Park add to the attraction. One step inside and you'll fall in love with the parquet floors, built in book shelves, and original wooden staircase. Wind down spending evenings or enjoying morning coffee on your front porch. Enjoy a large primary suite upstairs with room to expand. Each bedroom has a large walk-in closet which is a rare find for this era construction. Since last purchase seller has installed a new roof and gutters, new front porch including tuck pointing, new water heater, new garage door, mostly new windows, reworked landscaping, and a fresh coat of paint making this home move in ready.

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Listing Details MLS# 26040881

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
1703
Street Name
Forres
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49085

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.1
Lot Square Footage
4356
Lot Dimensions
33 x 127
Year Built
1910
Road Frontage
33
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1646
SqFt Above Grade
1795
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
895
Building Total SqFt
2690
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
St. Joseph
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Body of Water
Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Lake Michigan
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-76-7280-0038-00-5
Taxable Value
101736
SEV
133600
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3977
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
none known

Remarks Misc

Directions
Main Street to Forres to Sign.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
0

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
659
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
987

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
895
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Niles and Forres
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
St. Joseph City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
217.21

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
This charming turn of the century traditional sits on one of the best streets the City of St. Joseph has to offer. Located in close proximity to all of the amenities of downtown Saint Joseph and within a mile to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Forres Avenue's brick paved road, tree lined streets and darling Milton Park add to the attraction. One step inside and you'll fall in love with the parquet floors, built in book shelves, and original wooden staircase. Wind down spending evenings or enjoying morning coffee on your front porch. Enjoy a large primary suite upstairs with room to expand. Each bedroom has a large walk-in closet which is a rare find for this era construction. Since last purchase seller has installed a new roof and gutters, new front porch including tuck pointing, new water heater, new garage door, mostly new windows, reworked landscaping, and a fresh coat of paint making this home move in ready.
Legal
THE S 33' OF LOT 12 BLK 2 STOCK & PRESTONS ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes
Brick
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Substructure

Michigan Basement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Pantry
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Brick Substructure: Michigan Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Kitchen Features: Pantry Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Wood Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Listing Agent: Kelly Arellano Mawhinney
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 08 - 2026
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