True to its name, the village of Shoreham sits on bluffs above the shoreline, offering lakefront properties and proximity to nearby public beaches. “It’s huddled right up to Lake Michigan, and you have beautiful views — beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets and lake breeze,” says Realtor Ben Stephen of Cressy and Everett Real Estate. The community features full-time Michiganders as well as a small seasonal population. “It’s probably about 60 to 75% permanent residents, but there is a community of Chicago seasonal residents,” Stephen says.
Shoreham residents are all just steps from Lake Michigan and everything it has to offer.
Shoreham is a quiet residential community on the edges of Lake Michigan south of St. Joseph.
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Views of the lake, plus nearby beaches and neighborhood parks
Although Shoreham is on the shore, most residents can’t easily access the water. “The majority of the shoreline here is just views of the lake because there are steeper bluffs,” Stephen says. “There are some homeowners association communities and private homes that have steps to the beach, but no docks or lake slips.” Instead, residents can head up to Silver Beach in St. Joseph. “It’s like a little California up there in the summer,” Stephen says. Inland at treelined Shoreham Downs Park, a walking trail encircles the playground, soccer field and baseball diamond. Locals can also stop at the free little library to pick up a new book. South Shore Health and Racquet Club has an indoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts.
The shores of Lake Michigan in Shoreham have a short rocky cliff face.
Maiden Lane Community Park is a large park near Shoreham with multiple soccer fields.
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From condos to custom lakeside homes with picture windows
Driveways branch off Lakeshore Drive, including several homes that sit farther away from the road to get closer to the lakefront. New Traditionals, ranch-style homes and custom builds often have big picture windows facing the water, while homes in the Churchill Farms subdivision have multilevel balconies, plus access to community tennis courts and a pool. Lakefront properties range from $890,000 to $2.4 million, and inland homes — typically ranch-style homes and split-levels, along with condos in communities like Shoreham Condominiums — range from $190,000 to $350,000.
Closer to Lake Michigan in Shoreham you can find some newer traditional-style homes.
The coast of Lake Michigan in Shoreham has multiple large condominium communities.
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A-rated public St. Joseph schools serve Shoreham students
Kindergarteners through fifth graders attend Brown Elementary School. Upton Middle School is the only school in the county with a planetarium, and St. Joseph High School offers dual-credit programs through Lake Michigan College. All three schools receive an A grade from Niche.
St. Joseph High School has an overall rating of A on Niche.com.
Upton Middle School has an A overall rating on Niche.com.
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Southern comfort food and Italian restaurants in the vicinity
Because Shoreham is residential, it doesn’t have restaurants of its own, but there are plenty of nearby options. Coach’s Bar and Grill serves Southern comfort food like barbeque, jambalaya and chili. Diners can eat outside at the pavilion and order drinks at the outdoor bar. Tosi’s offers Italian fare, making some of their pastas in house. Martin’s Super Market and a Meijer are both within 3 miles of Shoreham, while Walmart, Aldi and a second Meijer are about 7 miles away.
Tosi's is an authentic taste of Italian steps from Lake Michigan near Shoreham.
Coach's is the local game-day watering hole enjoyed by residents of Shoreham.,
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Connection to downtown St. Joseph and nearby bigger cities
Interstate 94 is just east of the community. Downtown St. Joseph is about 3 miles north, featuring an Amtrak stop that connects to Chicago and Grand Rapids. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals – St. Joseph Hospital is about 4 miles away. South Bend International Airport is the closest airport, about 34 miles from Shoreham.
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