
1908 Niles Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Highlights
- Water Access
- Deck
- Traditional Architecture
- Upton Middle School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Engineered Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome to this beautifully updated home, situated on 3 city lots where modern touches and timeless charm come together in a prime location! Walking distance to Lake Michigan beaches, down town St. Joseph convenient 90-minute drive to Chicago, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. This home boasts 3 FIREPLACES! First step into the inviting family room, now featuring brand-new flooring, expansive windows with elegant treatments, and a cozy gas-converted fireplace—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The gourmet kitchen has been thoughtfully refreshed with sleek quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, a modern sink and hardware, and new stainless steel appliances, making meal prep a delight.
Downstairs, the basement offers peace of mind with a Welcome to this beautifully updated home, situated on 3 city lots where modern touches and timeless charm come together in a prime location! Walking distance to Lake Michigan beaches, down town St. Joseph convenient 90-minute drive to Chicago, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. This home boasts 3 FIREPLACES! First step into the inviting family room, now featuring brand-new flooring, expansive windows with elegant treatments, and a cozy gas-converted fireplaceperfect for relaxing or entertaining. The gourmet kitchen has been thoughtfully refreshed with sleek quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, a modern sink and hardware, and new stainless steel appliances, making meal prep a delight.
Downstairs, the basement offers peace of mind with a transferable Ever-Dry warranty, ensuring a dry and secure space for storage recreation, or additional living areas.
Retreat to the primary ensuite, where a custom California closet provides ample storage, and a newly updated walk-in shower creates a spa-like oasis.
Outside, enjoy added privacy and security with a fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, outdoor gatherings, or simply unwinding in your own private retreat.
This is a very unique property for beach town living. It is very rare to find a large move-in ready home, featuring a big backyard and 2.5 car garage. This home is the perfect mix of convenience and comfort. Schedule your private showing
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406474 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,290
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 0.31 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 94 x 142 x 94 x 143
- Privacy Fence
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,763 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Den with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Upton Middle School
- St. Joseph High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- Electric Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $430,000 | Chicago Title | |
Warranty Deed | $268,000 | Attorney | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Deed | $100,000 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $75,000 | -- | |
Deed | $44,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $344,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $214,400 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $27,900 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $20,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $204,000 | Unknown |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Sold | $470,000 | -6.0% | $170 / Sq Ft |
07/12/2025 07/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/20/2025 06/20/25 | For Sale | $500,000 | +16.3% | $181 / Sq Ft |
06/10/2022 06/10/22 | Sold | $430,000 | +4.9% | $156 / Sq Ft |
05/06/2022 05/06/22 | For Sale | $409,900 | +52.9% | $148 / Sq Ft |
03/01/2016 03/01/16 | Sold | $268,000 | -2.5% | $97 / Sq Ft |
01/18/2016 01/18/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/24/2015 07/24/15 | For Sale | $274,900 | -- | $99 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,290 | $264,800 | $0 | $0 |
2024 | $9,012 | $253,200 | $0 | $0 |
2023 | $8,643 | $219,000 | $0 | $0 |
2022 | $6,286 | $176,300 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $6,245 | $169,900 | $42,300 | $127,600 |
2020 | $6,161 | $164,600 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $6,113 | $145,700 | $39,900 | $105,800 |
2018 | $6,010 | $145,700 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $4,417 | $142,400 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $4,417 | $137,500 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $4,363 | $137,900 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $4,158 | $135,600 | $0 | $0 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Gretchen Volkenstein
@ Properties
(269) 281-6889
54 in this area
257 Total Sales
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M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Madison Gentry
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 935-1150
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Sandi Gentry
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 935-1150
1 in this area
1,374 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2022
David Jardine
@ Properties
(269) 325-6698
22 in this area
255 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Michael Fisher
eXp Realty
(269) 449-4686
8 in this area
94 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Lars Petzke
RE/MAX Michigan
(269) 281-4186
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25030010

APN: 11-76-2320-0085-00-9
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