$8,847

closing credit¹

1218 State St Saint Joseph, MI 49085

$745,000
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
4,983 sqft
0.3 acres
$150 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1218 State St

One-of-a-kind, historical, beautiful and elevated is the only way to describe this iconic home on State Street in Downtown St. Joseph, MI, ''Riviera of the Midwest!'' Located 90 minutes from Chicago, IL, this 5,024 sq ft colonial-style home, is perched on a ¼ acre corner lot atop the bluff of Lake Michigan. Located on the historical State St. Enjoy stunning sunset views all year long! This 4 Plex home has stunning views abound every level while inside the home. Property is in a highly sought after residential area currently offering fully furnished, fully stocked amenities for monthly rental stays! All units are accessed through a smart wifi deadbolt door lock to easily program and change for guests between stays. Designated parking with inside and outside access access to all units. Each unit was remodeled in 2020 including flooring, paint, bathrooms, and kitchens as well as new furniture, fixtures, ACs, Wi-Fi, appliances, and essentials. The 1,972 sq ft first floor unit offers wood flooring, primary bedroom, full bath, full kitchen, guest ½ bathroom, second living room (secondary bedroom), & a large fully-remodeled great room with a fireplace. Second floor consists of two units, approx. 914 sq ft each, containing a primary bedroom, full bathroom, full kitchen, living room, wood/laminate/tile flooring, and sun-rooms with new dual-pane 10-foot picture windows to take advantage of the stunning sunset views. Looking out the 3rd floor, you can see the famous St. Joseph lighthouse! This 1,224 sq ft unit offers an enormous living space consisting of a great family room, huge primary bedroom (king & queen bed), full bathroom, & large full-sized kitchen and new carpet. Currently listed through Airbnb & Vrbo with consistent 100% occupancy thru summer months while maintaining a 5-star ratings. Whirlpool HQs, traveling nurses, nuclear workers round out the off season months. Voted #1 in Best Places to live in Berrien County by NICHE. Walking Distance to year-around Events and Festivals in Downtown, Lion's Beach, Silver Beach, St. Joseph's North Pier & Lighthouses, Dune path located high above the beach, Art & Museums, Silver Beach Carousel, Attractions, Restaurants, Water Activities, and Shopping. Minutes away from 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores Golf Club.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Backup)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size4,983 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.27 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingDetached, Carport
MLS #24032818
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: 24032818
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
  • Office Phone: (269) 983-0011
  • Office Email: cbanchor@hotmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Tom Angelo Group

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$223,000$11,833
2023$205,100$11,287
2022$209,100$10,895
2021$198,300$10,747
2020$187,400$10,628
2019$179,500$10,650
2018$179,500$9,961
2017$179,200$9,788

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Lincoln School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

1102 Orchard Ave

7

Brown School

Public District PK-5

2.6 mi

2027 Brown School Rd

2

Fair Plain East Elementary School

Public District 4-5

2.8 mi

1995 Union Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,983. Residents of Saint Joseph, MI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

33%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

60%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QdobaQdoba
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1218 State St

This home is located at 1218 State St in Saint Joseph, MI and zip code 49085. This 4,983 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $745,000.

Saint Joseph, MI housing market in January 2025 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 3 sold below. The number of listings in Saint Joseph, MI remained the same between December and January 2025. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 56 days, the median list price was $309,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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