$324,600
SOLD JUN 5, 2026

1803 Forres Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,160 Sq Ft
10,084 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2026

$150 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

Located along one of St. Joseph's most beloved and picturesque tree-lined brick streets. This adorable 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single-level home offers an opportunity to enjoy the charm, setting, and walkability that make Forres Avenue so desirable, just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. The home features a warm and functional layout with great natural light, and a spacious living room anchored by a large picture window. 2 bedrooms are positioned on one side of the home, while the 3rd ensuite bedroom creates an ideal setup for guests, a home office, or added privacy. A lovely sunroom offers additional space to relax and enjoy views of the private backyard.The kitchen was previously remodeled and provides comfortable workspace and storage. Several meaningful updates add peace of mind, including a roof replaced in 2014, high-efficiency furnace replaced in 2023, central air repaired in 2024, many vinyl replacement windows, replaced gutters and gutters guards. Exterior of home recently painted. The large full basement offers excellent flexibility with laundry and cabinet storage, a separate storage room, and a large bonus room that could serve as a game room, family room, office, workout area, or hobby space. The basement is dry, it has a French drain waterproofing system. Outside, the property offers a private backyard with patio and lawn space, a brick patio area featuring bricks from old St. Joseph, garden space, and a hot tub that was recently serviced. The large side yard adds even more potential, including space next to the driveway for an additional parking pad. A one-car garage and shed provide extra convenience.Charming, well-cared-for, and full of potential in one of St. Joseph's most treasured locations, this Forres Avenue home is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic neighborhood character, outdoor space, and walkable living near downtown and Lake Michigan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Volkenstein

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406474 Listed on: 05/08/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Volkenstein

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406474 Listed on: 05/08/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,084 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Fenced
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,160 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Kitchen

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,266

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

10,084 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch, Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Paved
  • Landscape:Landscape: Flower Garden, Garden Area, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges, Terraced Yard
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Ensuite, Basement Partially Finished
  • Util Avail at Street:Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet, Storm Sewer
  • Water Fea Amenities:Water Fea Amenities: Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • Other Structures:Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDIwOTYzIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA2LTA4VDEyOjI3OjEyLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.9UeOtX6ujYIpkb5wfjqTwowbO-J-mZmKBqRkn7ElyDc/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Bedroom
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2160.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Replacement, Screens
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1440.0
  • Windows:Windows: Replacement, Screens
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Eating Area, Mud Room Access, Pantry
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 720.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 345000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Sink, In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10084.0
  • Zoning Description: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3266.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Outstanding Balance
$39,991
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$274,358

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1982

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1981

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1978
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $144,097 None Available
Deed $100 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $46,900 --
Deed $45,300 --
Deed $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $68,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2026 06/05/26 Sold $324,600 -5.9% $150 / Sq Ft
05/08/2026 05/08/26 For Sale $345,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,345 $146,100 $0 $0
2025 $3,266 $134,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,168 $127,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,038 $110,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,900 $92,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,881 $87,900 $34,200 $53,700
2020 $2,842 $85,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,821 $71,900 $32,300 $39,600
2018 $2,773 $71,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,487 $70,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,487 $68,500 $0 $0
2015 $2,457 $67,100 $0 $0
2014 $2,341 $63,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26020963

MichRIC

APN: 11-76-2320-0059-00-8

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