NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1614 Forres Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $410,000 - $606,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,577 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2023

Last sale price $529,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,244/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Milton Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Charming, spacious home located on Forres Ave, one of the most sought-after streets in downtown St. Joseph. Stunningly appointed historic 3 story home is a city masterpiece, maintaining the charm of its original beauty with a gorgeous brand-new chef's kitchen. Updated bathrooms pairs beautifully with hardwood flooring and the historical details of this 1910 home. 3rd floor Primary Suite has 13' cathedral ceilings with walk-in closet & built-ins, along with a recently remodeled large en-suite bathroom. Home boasts main floor laundry, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, home office, & almost 2,600 SF of living space. Enjoy outdoor living on either the front porch swing overlooking the picturesque brick street lined with mature maple trees or relaxing on the backyard deck. Two car garage with two additional outdoor parking spots. Conveniently located a few walking blocks to Lake Michigan, downtown shops/restaurants, & across from Milton Park. This is a wonderful home for generations to come! New roof Oct 2022, new boiler (heating system) Jan 2023, and hot water heater May 2023.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Wortman

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044879 Listed on: 06/15/2023

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim O'Leary

Michigan Lake & Land LLC License #6504362071

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,982

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,740 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 127
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,577 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,982

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: Traditional
  • 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: 45 x 127
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2577.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3982.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2577.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2577.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1009.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 539000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 x 127
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5740.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3982.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
Aug 10, 2023
Sold by
Hubbs Lisa and Lopez Cassandra
Bought by
Rasch Laura
Seller's Agent
Mark Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Tim O'Leary
Michigan Lake & Land LLC
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$529,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.86%
Views
124
Current Estimated Value
$514,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,919
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.32%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$94,681
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$419,400

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
Aug 4, 2023
Sold by
Hubbs Lisa and Lopez Cassandra
Bought by
Rasch Laura
Seller's Agent
Mark Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Tim O'Leary
Michigan Lake & Land LLC
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$529,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.86%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$94,681
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$419,400

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Hubbs Lisa and Lopez Cassandra
Bought by
Hubbs Lisa and Lopez Cassandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Bussey Thomas J and Bohanek Bussey Michelle L
Bought by
Hubbs Lisa and Lopez Cassandra Joel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2006
Sold by
Lents Michelle Lynn
Bought by
Bussey Thomas J and Bohanek Bussey Michelle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2003
Sold by
Lents James Alan
Bought by
Lents Michelle Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,200
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1980
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rasch Laura $529,000 Chicago Title
Rasch Laura $529,000 Chicago Title
Hubbs Lisa -- None Available
Hubbs Lisa -- Mcmahon Law Plc
Hubbs Lisa $249,000 None Available
Bussey Thomas J $130,000 None Available
Lents Michelle Lynn -- --
-- $97,500 --
-- $87,000 --
-- $76,500 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rasch Laura $100,000
Closed Rasch Laura $100,000
Previous Owner Hubbs Lisa $249,000
Previous Owner Bussey Thomas J $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Sold $529,000 -1.9% $205 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 For Sale $539,000 -- $209 / 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 $6,347 $161,800 $0 $0
2024 $6,157 $157,100 $0 $0
2023 $4,048 $140,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,864 $118,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,839 $112,900 $29,100 $83,800
2020 $3,787 $109,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,758 $93,500 $25,000 $68,500
2018 $3,646 $93,500 $0 $0
2017 $3,271 $91,200 $0 $0
2016 $3,271 $90,000 $0 $0
2015 $3,231 $88,300 $0 $0
2014 $3,079 $84,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Wortman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark Wortman

    @ Properties

    (269) 876-2929

    44 in this area

    400 Total Sales

    Mark Wortman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Tim O'Leary

    Michigan Lake & Land LLC

    (269) 422-1111

    7 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Tim O'Leary
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23020605

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-7280-0004-00-3

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085

1614 Forres Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

This home is located at 1614 Forres Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 since 15 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $514,081, approximately $199 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1614 Forres Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Upton Middle School, St. Joseph High School, and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.

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