$268,000
SOLD MAR 1, 2016

1908 Niles Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,763 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$97 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Updated move-in ready historic home. 3 beds, 3 full baths, 3 fire places & nearly 2800 SF. 2-3 car garage w/ large work space & updated electrical. Beautiful hardwood floors & 1920s charm. Brick & wood exterior. Tree covered backyard w/ 2 decks & flower gardens perfect for entertaining. Large bedrooms w/ tons of storage space. Roof 2006, boiler 2007 & layers of insulation to keep your bills super low. Lots of new windows, new cork flooring, updated kitchen w/ quartz counters & roll out cabinets. All appliances included. Redone family room feat. wood ceiling & lots of natural light. Yard has gate access to Forres Ave & there is a guarded crossing for kids on their way to school each day. Close downtown beaches, shops, schools, churches & restaurants. Plenty of parking & room to turn around.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lars Petzke

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512 Listed on: 07/24/2015

RE/MAX by the Lake

Last Buyer's Agent

John Montoya

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506048358

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95 x 140
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 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
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,295

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 95 x 140
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2763.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4295.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 3.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2763.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 2763.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1500.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:DenStudy: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 274900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 95 x 140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4295.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2022
Closed on
Jun 10, 2022
Sold by
Frey Benedict F and Frey Kerry I
Bought by
Pilon Erica
Seller's Agent
David Jardine
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Michael Fisher
eXp Realty
List Price
$409,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
4.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Outstanding Balance
$328,783
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$177,287

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2015
Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Iadevaia Anthony Louis and Iadevaia Vicki Ann
Bought by
Frey Benedict F and Mindeman Kerry I
Seller's Agent
Lars Petzke
RE/MAX by the Lake
Buyer's Agent
John Montoya
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2012
Sold by
Iadevaia Anthony Louis and Iadevaia Vicki Ann
Bought by
Iadevaia Anthony Louis and Iadevaia Vicki Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1982

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1975
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15039805

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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