$355,000

617 Elm St St. Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated payment $2,566/month

Total Views 12,862
1 Bed
1 Bath
788 Sq Ft
$451 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Lake Bluff Park

About This Home

Premium DOWNTOWN ST JOSEPH retail/residential space, zoned as part of DDA. Take advantage of the opportunity for short-term vacation rentals or make this your permanent home (or both!). Current owner had vision for a four story building with main floor commercial and 3 condos above. Opportunities are endless with the main floor currently stripped down to studs and an updated modern 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment above it. Fitting in with the Historic Downtown District, this brick storefront can be utilized for many different types of business. The building comes with a parking space for the apartment. Tear down and build new or renovate. Great location near Corewell hospital, Silver Beach, Harbor Shores, Whirlpool and many thriving businesses

Listing Agent

Kerry Wright

Wright Properties License #6506043362 Listed on: 06/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 66
  • Property is zoned Commercial, Commercial

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 788 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Hall

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,272

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 66
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 788.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7272.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Commercial
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 788.0
  • Laundry Features In Hall: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 788.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 355000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 66
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3050.0
  • Zoning Description: Commercial

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7272.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $7,781 $152,300 $0 $0
2024 $7,456 $126,000 $0 $0
2023 $7,134 $119,700 $0 $0
2022 $7,127 $127,800 $0 $0
2021 $7,020 $115,600 $71,300 $44,300
2020 $2,970 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,971 $78,600 $36,200 $42,400
2018 $0 $78,600 $0 $0
2017 $0 $78,800 $0 $0
2016 $0 $78,600 $0 $0
2015 $3,257 $83,900 $0 $0
2014 $3,139 $83,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $355,000 -- $451 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 Elevated Title
Warranty Deed $244,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed -- Ata National Title Group
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $175,000 Attorney
Deed $69,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $140,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $55,000 Commercial
Closed $90,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25027493

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-0340-0203-03-0