$374,900
PENDING

541 Howard Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated payment $2,495/month

Total Views 4,266
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$245 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Check out this bungalow located in the heart of downtown St. Joseph! This 3 bed, 2 bath home offers over 1,500 SF of living space in a highly desirable neighborhood. The main level features a 3-season sunroom, open concept living featuring an updated kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, open to the living room, plus main-floor laundry. The spacious primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet with built-in organization, ensuite bath, and a bonus room! Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. The walk out basement features additional storage space. Enjoy close proximity to area beaches, parks, golf, shopping, and dining. This home is move-in ready!

Listing Agent

Nicholas Schweihofer

Keller Williams Lakeshore Listed on: 07/18/2025

Keller Williams Lakeshore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,472

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,008 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x96

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,472

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x96
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1530.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5472.43
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1530.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1530.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 792.0
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 374900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x96
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4008.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5472.43
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,482 $139,500 $0 $0
2024 $5,318 $135,700 $0 $0
2023 $4,067 $119,200 $0 $0
2022 $3,882 $98,800 $0 $0
2021 $3,857 $95,000 $20,600 $74,400
2020 $3,410 $87,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,384 $78,300 $19,500 $58,800
2018 $2,916 $78,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,616 $76,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,616 $73,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,584 $70,800 $0 $0
2014 $2,462 $67,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $374,900 +8.7% $245 / Sq Ft
01/06/2023 01/06/23 Sold $345,000 -1.4% $209 / Sq Ft
11/26/2022 11/26/22 For Sale $349,900 +118.8% $212 / Sq Ft
02/28/2013 02/28/13 Sold $159,900 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
02/28/2013 02/28/13 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2012 12/05/12 For Sale $159,900 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $345,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $260,900 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed $214,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $214,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Warranty Deed $159,900 Cti
Warranty Deed $162,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $157,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $143,000 --
Deed $137,500 --
Deed $50,000 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $100 --
Warranty Deed $260,900 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $327,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,720 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,720 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $149,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $149,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25035710

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-1130-0004-00-8