$710,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

1218 State St St. Joseph, MI 49085

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,983 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

29% Below List Price

189 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

One-of-a-kind, historical, beautiful and elevated is the only way to describe this iconic home on State Street in Downtown St. Joseph, MI, ''Riviera of the Midwest!'' Located 90 minutes from Chicago, IL, this 5,024 sq ft colonial-style home, is perched on a ¼ acre corner lot atop the bluff of Lake Michigan. Located on the historical State St. Enjoy stunning sunset views all year long! This 4 Plex home has stunning views abound every level while inside the home. Property is in a highly sought after residential area currently offering fully furnished, fully stocked amenities for monthly rental stays! All units are accessed through a smart wifi deadbolt door lock to easily program and change for guests between stays. Designated parking with inside and outside access access to all units. Each unit was remodeled in 2020 including flooring, paint, bathrooms, and kitchens as well as new furniture, fixtures, ACs, Wi-Fi, appliances, and essentials. The 1,972 sq ft first floor unit offers wood flooring, primary bedroom, full bath, full kitchen, guest ½ bathroom, second living room (secondary bedroom), & a large fully-remodeled great room with a fireplace. Second floor consists of two units, approx. 914 sq ft each, containing a primary bedroom, full bathroom, full kitchen, living room, wood/laminate/tile flooring, and sun-rooms with new dual-pane 10-foot picture windows to take advantage of the stunning sunset views. Looking out the 3rd floor, you can see the famous St. Joseph lighthouse! This 1,224 sq ft unit offers an enormous living space consisting of a great family room, huge primary bedroom (king & queen bed), full bathroom, & large full-sized kitchen and new carpet. Currently listed through Airbnb & Vrbo with consistent 100% occupancy thru summer months while maintaining a 5-star ratings. Whirlpool HQs, traveling nurses, nuclear workers round out the off season months. Voted #1 in Best Places to live in Berrien County by NICHE. Walking Distance to year-around Events and Festivals in Downtown, Lion's Beach, Silver Beach, St. Joseph's North Pier & Lighthouses, Dune path located high above the beach, Art & Museums, Silver Beach Carousel, Attractions, Restaurants, Water Activities, and Shopping. Minutes away from 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores Golf Club.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Angelo Group

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. License #6502101598 Listed on: 01/02/2025

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Volkenstein

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406474

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 89x132
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,983 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,841

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 89x132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4983.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 11841.1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 4983.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 4983.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 603.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stucco
  • List Price: 745000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carport
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Carport14: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 89x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11748.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11841.1
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2025
Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
Barnett Marietta C and Barnett Rodney J
Bought by
Hackworth Thaddeus J and Hackworth Emily W
Seller's Agent
Tom Angelo Group
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Volkenstein
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$285,000
-28.64%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$731,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.76%
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Outstanding Balance
$708,371
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,827

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1983
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Of Michigan
Deed $365,000 --
Deed $104,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $710,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $399,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $345,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $387,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $375,300 Commercial
Previous Owner $367,111 Commercial
Previous Owner $65,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $25,459 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $710,000 -4.7% $142 / Sq Ft
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Price Changed $745,000 -25.1% $150 / Sq Ft
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $995,000 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,367 $242,900 $0 $0
2024 $12,112 $223,000 $0 $0
2023 $11,590 $205,100 $0 $0
2022 $11,055 $209,100 $0 $0
2021 $10,896 $198,300 $48,900 $149,400
2020 $10,747 $187,400 $0 $0
2019 $10,628 $179,500 $85,400 $94,100
2018 $10,646 $179,500 $0 $0
2017 $9,789 $179,200 $0 $0
2016 $9,789 $176,000 $0 $0
2015 $9,698 $200,000 $0 $0
2014 $9,340 $198,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24032818

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-3170-0112-00-5