456 Monroe Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090 (MLS# 26014251)

456 Monroe Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090

New Listing
$6,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,881 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,996 Status: Active
Current Price: $6,000,000 List Date: 4/08/2026 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 26014251

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
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Listing Agent: Andrea L Crossman
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