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Description

Locals know this location is nearly impossible to find. Ideally situated just south of the South Haven channel, this property offers stunning lighthouse, channel, and beach views. The expansive beach creates a vibrant setting, perfect for boat watching, people watching, and enjoying summer fireworks. This iconic home was once a convent for St. Basil's Catholic Church, which still owns hundreds of feet of adjoining Lake Michigan frontage to the south. Enjoy an incredibly short distance to downtown South Haven, the channel, marinas, and shopping. The home blends character and updates, with the south portion being a more recent addition and the north side featuring original charm along with a new gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a six burner gas stove with griddle, double Wolf ovens, two KitchenAid dishwashers, granite counters, a wine chiller, ice maker, and oak hardwood floors, all complemented by Great Lake views.

Supplements: Relax in the enclosed porch on the north end or take in the scenery from the upper balcony off the newer primary suite. The newer spacious upstairs primary suite includes two large sitting areas, a jetted tub, travertine flooring and shower, two oversized walk in closets, and private lakeside decking. While the home offers an opportunity for some u ... (Read more)

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Location Property Info

County: Van Buren
Street #: 456
Street Name: Monroe
Suffix: Boulevard
State: MI
Zip Code: 49090

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.01
Lot Square Footage: 43996
Lot Dimensions: 240x150x200x270
Year Built: 1901
Road Frontage: 240
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 20
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6881
SqFt Above Grade: 6881
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 2201
Building Total SqFt: 9082
Total Beds Above Grade: 6
Total Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 6
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: South Haven
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 80-53-182-001-01
Taxable Value: 886494
SEV: 951900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 54591
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: W on Water St, S to St. Joseph St, W on Erie St, S on Monroe to address.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 200

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 6
Upper Full Baths: 4
Upper Level Square Feet: 4205
Total Baths Above Grade: 5

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 2676

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths: Yes
Total Basement SQFT: 2201
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Erie St & Van Buren St
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: South Haven City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 871.97

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Locals know this location is nearly impossible to find. Ideally situated just south of the South Haven channel, this property offers stunning lighthouse, channel, and beach views. The expansive beach creates a vibrant setting, perfect for boat watching, people watching, and enjoying summer fireworks. This iconic home was once a convent for St. Basil's Catholic Church, which still owns hundreds of feet of adjoining Lake Michigan frontage to the south. Enjoy an incredibly short distance to downtown South Haven, the channel, marinas, and shopping. The home blends character and updates, with the south portion being a more recent addition and the north side featuring original charm along with a new gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a six burner gas stove with griddle, double Wolf ovens, two KitchenAid dishwashers, granite counters, a wine chiller, ice maker, and oak hardwood floors, all complemented by Great Lake views.
Legal: A740 3-1-17 1350-681 ALL OF BLOCK 2. EX BEG ON NLY L OF SUPERIOR STREET EXT 150' W OF W L OF MONROE BLVD, TH N TO S L OF ERIE STREET, TH WLY ALG SLY L OF ERIE STREET TO LAKE MICHIGAN, TH SLY ALG SD LAKE TO SD NLY L OF SUPERIOR STREET TH ELY ON SAME TO BEG. J.R. MONROE SUB.

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes
Shared Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Adj. to Public Land: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Stone: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Radiant: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Fireplace

Bedroom: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished: Yes
Basement Plumbed for Bath: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Rented: Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Underground Sprinkler: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Basement; Main Level; Upper Level Exterior Material: Stone; Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Corner Lot Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Center Island; Pantry Fireplace: Bedroom; Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Basement Plumbed for Bath; Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Rented Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Radiant Air Conditioning: Central Air Exterior Features: 3 Season Room Flooring: Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

456 Monroe Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090