Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

Offered for the first time! A rare chance to own a true piece of South Haven's history. Originally built in 1917 as a church, this remarkable property blends timeless character, architectural charm, and exceptional potential in one of the city's most desirable locations. Set on an oversized lot near downtown shopping, restaurants, and the beach, opportunities like this are seldom available. Inside, the stunning main level offers 2,008sf highlighted by a beautiful sanctuary space filled with character including original wood and terrazzo flooring, rounded windows with transoms, and solid wood doors and railings. The finished lower level adds an additional 1,699 square feet with two bathrooms and a walkout entrance, creating flexibility for a variety of future uses. With 4,180 total finished square feet and 3 bathrooms, the layout offers a rare opportunity to restore, repurpose, or reimagine a truly unique space. Recent updates include new roof, masonry work, and parking lot resurfacing.

Location Property Info

County: Van Buren
Street #: 624
Street Name: Phoenix
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49090

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.29
Lot Square Footage: 12636
Lot Dimensions: 117 x 108
Year Built: 1917
Road Frontage: 225
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2081
SqFt Above Grade: 2081
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1699
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 400
Building Total SqFt: 4180
Half Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: Yes
School District: South Haven
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Basement: Yes
Total Beds Above Grade: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 805350200100
For Tax Year: 2026
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: R1-B
Taxable Value: 0
SEV: 0
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 0
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Head west on Phoenix Street from Blue Star Highway. Property is located on the corner of Phoenix and Pearl. Parking available in the lot just west of the building.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 2081

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths: 2
Basement Finished SQFT: 1699
Total Basement SQFT: 2099

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Pearl & Broadway
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: South Haven City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 264.3
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Offered for the first time! A rare chance to own a true piece of South Haven's history. Originally built in 1917 as a church, this remarkable property blends timeless character, architectural charm, and exceptional potential in one of the city's most desirable locations. Set on an oversized lot near downtown shopping, restaurants, and the beach, opportunities like this are seldom available. Inside, the stunning main level offers 2,008sf highlighted by a beautiful sanctuary space filled with character including original wood and terrazzo flooring, rounded windows with transoms, and solid wood doors and railings. The finished lower level adds an additional 1,699 square feet with two bathrooms and a walkout entrance, creating flexibility for a variety of future uses. With 4,180 total finished square feet and 3 bathrooms, the layout offers a rare opportunity to restore, repurpose, or reimagine a truly unique space. Recent updates include new roof, masonry work, and parking lot resurfacing.
Legal: B276 1-17 N 108' LOTS 1 & 2 EX W 15' LOT 2 BLK 2 DYCKMAN HALE & CO ADD.

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: 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
Phone Available: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

None: Yes

Exterior Material

Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Shared Paved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Other: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Stucco Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Corner Lot Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Other; Wood Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Shared Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

624 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090