1508 Forres Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (MLS# 26010135)

1508 Forres Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085

New Listing

$695,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,992 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active

Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 3/23/2026

Overview

Description

Historic character, timeless craftsmanship, and one of the most desirable locations in St. Joseph come together at this beautifully preserved early-1900s Craftsman on Forres Avenue. Situated directly across from Milton Park on a picturesque tree-lined brick street, the home is just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Originally built for the Hatch family, this exceptional residence offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space and showcases remarkable original craftsmanship including rich woodwork, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout. 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.

Supplements: 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 ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26010135

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 1508
Street Name: Forres
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 1578

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Lot Dimensions: 66' x 132'
Year Built: 1911
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2992
SqFt Above Grade: 2992
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1400
Building Total SqFt: 4392
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: St. Joseph
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-76-0026-0048-00-5
Taxable Value: 171632
SEV: 264000
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6726
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known

Remarks Misc

Directions: Niles Avenue to Winchester to right on Forres Ave

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1425
Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1567

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 1400
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Winchester
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: St. Joseph City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 232.29

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Historic character, timeless craftsmanship, and one of the most desirable locations in St. Joseph come together at this beautifully preserved early-1900s Craftsman on Forres Avenue. Situated directly across from Milton Park on a picturesque tree-lined brick street, the home is just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Originally built for the Hatch family, this exceptional residence offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space and showcases remarkable original craftsmanship including rich woodwork, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout. 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.
Legal: COM 60'S ON INT OF N LN OF UNIVERSITY LOT 21 SEC 26 T4S R19W WITH W LN OF FORRES AVE TH S 66' TH W 132' TH N 66' TH E 132'TO BEG

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Sidewalk: 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

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

Laundry Closet: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: 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

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space: Yes
Partial: Yes

Windows

Replacement: Yes
Storms: Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes
Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Decor Fence: Yes
Flower Garden: Yes
Garden Area: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Underground Sprinkler: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Upper Level Exterior Material: Stucco; Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement; Storms Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk 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 Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Decor Fence; Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Dining Room Remarks: Formal Family Room Living Room Den Primary Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Other Dining Area Laundry Primary Bathroom

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Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.

Listing Agent: Gretchen Volkenstein

Last Updated: March - 23 - 2026

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