$699,000
South Haven, MI 49090
MLS# 26044389
3 beds | 2 baths | 1280 sqft
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Property Description
Just two blocks from Lake Michigan beach access at the iconic Blue Stairs, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers the ideal South Haven getaway. The main floor features a spacious primary suite, while the attached garage adds convenience and storage. The finished daylight basement expands the living space with a comfortable rec room with bar, plus two additional finished spaces offering flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Enjoy easy golf-cart access to downtown, where shops, restaurants, marinas, and all the best of South Haven are just minutes away. Recent updates include a new furnace, A/C, and washer/dryer in 2024, plus a new roof in 2016. A short-term rental permit is already in place and transfers to the new owner, making this an exceptional opportunity for a personal retreat, investment property, or both.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: St Joseph Street
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: South Haven City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 546.09
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 98
Road Frontage: 100
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2090
SqFt Above Grade: 1280
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 810
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 90
Building Total SqFt: 2180
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: South Haven
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: Yes
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 9932
Year Built: 1994
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 203219
SEV: 344000
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 12105.21
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Res-1B
Tax ID #: 805308300400
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Just two blocks from Lake Michigan beach access at the iconic Blue Stairs, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers the ideal South Haven getaway. The main floor features a spacious primary suite, while the attached garage adds convenience and storage. The finished daylight basement expands the living space with a comfortable rec room with bar, plus two additional finished spaces offering flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Enjoy easy golf-cart access to downtown, where shops, restaurants, marinas, and all the best of South Haven are just minutes away. Recent updates include a new furnace, A/C, and washer/dryer in 2024, plus a new roof in 2016. A short-term rental permit is already in place and transfers to the new owner, making this an exceptional opportunity for a personal retreat, investment property, or both.
Legal: A537-A4 10-1-17 966-397 990-856,857 1025-590 1035-794 1535-803 1635-854 *** UNIT 4 SOUTH SHORE ESTATES TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS DESCRIBED ON THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 862, PAGES 310 THRU 351 INCL AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO SAME.
Waterfront Options
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Private: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Yes: 1
Unknown: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 800
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Laundry Closet: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Assoc. Fee Incl.
Other: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 380
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 900
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 810
Total Basement SQFT: 900
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Humidifier: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Van Buren
Street #: 104
Street Name: Orchard
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49090
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $699,000
Current Price: $699,000
Listing Date: 2026-08-21
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Monroe Blvd, head east on South Haven Street. Turn right onto St. Joseph Street, then left onto the first Orchard Drive. Property will be on the right, just around the bend.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Closet
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Humidifier; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Private
Mineral Rights: Yes; Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Seller's Disclosure 
Listing Office: Jaqua REALTORS
Listing Agent: Amy O'Sullivan
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026
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