$369,900
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

730 Francis St South Haven, MI 49090

2 Beds
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$493 Per Sq Ft

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of July 2025

This unique property with cottage and studio/garage offers a secluded sanctuary in the city of South Haven.
Just a short distance to downtown and the beaches, it is a located on a golf cart friendly street.
Park like setting offers wooded trails, large back yard. ( think soccer games, volleyball or a large pool). Beautiful landscaped gardens.
Plenty of off street parking.
The two bedroom one bath cottage has a friendly feel, and is set to entertain with open concept style, kitchen, living room/dining area.
The newer studio/garage offers area for over night guests or perfect for an art studio with a full beautifully finished bath and living space, has a lovely screen porch and deck. So many options with this home and property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish King

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate License #6506038432 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Anderson

Greenridge Realty South Haven License #6501420468

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,786

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 186x198x246x186
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,786

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 186x198x246x186
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 750.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4786.0
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 750.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
  • LivingArea: 750.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 369900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Carport
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features Carport14: 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: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9
  • Lot Dimensions: 186x198x246x186
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39204.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4786.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Miller Marcy J
Bought by
Miller Marcy J and Fairchild Aaron Matthew

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2019
Closed on
Feb 15, 2019
Sold by
Bemis Jeremy and Bemis Nathan S
Bought by
Miller Marcy J
Seller's Agent
Trish King
King Realty Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Way
Greenridge Realty South Haven
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$126,700
Premium/Discount to List
$1,800
1.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.76%
Original Mortgage
$101,360
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2017
Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Estate Of Joseph Bowers
Bought by
Bemis Jeremy and Bemis Nathan S
Seller's Agent
Stephen Earls
Greenridge Realty South Haven
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Earls
Greenridge Realty South Haven
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$55,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,400
-30.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
62.05%
Original Mortgage
$49,950
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $126,700 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Warranty Deed $55,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $155,000 New Conventional
Closed $95,680 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $101,360 New Conventional
Previous Owner $49,950 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $369,900 0.0% $493 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $369,900 +191.9% $493 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Sold $126,700 +1.4% $167 / Sq Ft
01/05/2019 01/05/19 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2019 01/03/19 For Sale $124,900 +125.0% $164 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $55,500 -30.5% $73 / Sq Ft
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2017 02/12/17 For Sale $79,900 -- $105 / 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
2024 $3,521 $159,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,371 $128,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,700 $69,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,530 $59,800 $14,900 $44,900
2020 $3,883 $63,500 $16,200 $47,300
2019 $2,431 $43,800 $43,800 $0
2018 $2,377 $39,400 $39,400 $0
2017 $2,365 $92,800 $0 $0
2016 $5,523 $93,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,360 $93,600 $0 $0
2014 $647 $90,900 $0 $0
2013 $1,171 $91,000 $91,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25026116

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 80-53-580-015-80