Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 26033333
4 beds | 3 baths | 3164 sqft
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Property Description
Own an irreplaceable piece of history. Hitting the auction block on July 17, this grand Victorian estate was once the private home of famous early-1900s actress, Katie Putnam. It commands a breathtaking, private wooded ravine corner lot featuring a scenic natural stream--a magical, park-like setting you simply cannot replicate. Inside, the home boasts spectacular architectural character just waiting to be brought back to its full glory. It features a dramatic exterior turret rising from the foundation to the roofline, an impressive grand open staircase, stained-glass windows, high ceilings, and multiple historic fireplaces. This is the ultimate dream project for anyone looking to execute a high-end, top-to-bottom restoration and create a true showstopper. Bring your vision and restore a landmark. Mark your calendars!
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Emery Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Benton Harbor City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: Auction
List Price/SqFt: 0
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 317x254
Road Frontage: 317
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3164
SqFt Above Grade: 3164
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1732
Building Total SqFt: 3164
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.84
Lot Square Footage: 80074
Year Built: 1910
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 52647
SEV: 112100
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3991
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: 401
Tax ID #: 11-51-0802-0003-00-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Own an irreplaceable piece of history. Hitting the auction block on July 17, this grand Victorian estate was once the private home of famous early-1900s actress, Katie Putnam. It commands a breathtaking, private wooded ravine corner lot featuring a scenic natural stream--a magical, park-like setting you simply cannot replicate.
Inside, the home boasts spectacular architectural character just waiting to be brought back to its full glory. It features a dramatic exterior turret rising from the foundation to the roofline, an impressive grand open staircase, stained-glass windows, high ceilings, and multiple historic fireplaces.
This is the ultimate dream project for anyone looking to execute a high-end, top-to-bottom restoration and create a true showstopper.
Bring your vision and restore a landmark. Mark your calendars!
Legal: THE W 317' OF LOT 3 ASS'OR PLAT NO 2 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Water Type
Stream/Creek: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Ravine: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Unit: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
None: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
None: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 1330
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1910
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1700
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Other: 1
Exterior Features
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1297
Street Name: Colfax
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 5911
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-07-01
Remarks Misc
Directions: Napier Ave to Colfax north to Emery east. It is on the corner of Emery & Colfax. Buyer to verify all details.
Property Features
Water Type: Stream/Creek
Laundry Features: In Unit
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Ravine; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Fireplace: Living Room; Recreation Room; Other
Heat Source: None
Heat Type: Forced Air; None
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Architectural Style: Victorian
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 12.00 | 12.00 | Main | |
| Dining Room | 17.00 | 12.00 | Main | Formal |
| Dining Area | ||||
| Family Room | 17.00 | 14.00 | Main | |
| Living Room | 18.00 | 11.00 | Main | |
| Recreation | 17.00 | 12.00 | Main | |
| Den | 12.00 | 9.00 | Main | |
| Laundry | ||||
| Primary Bedroom | 15.00 | 12.00 | Upper | |
| Primary Bathroom | ||||
| Bathroom 1 | ||||
| Bathroom 2 | ||||
| Bedroom 2 | 15.00 | 12.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | 16.00 | 9.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 4 | 12.00 | 11.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 5 | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Other |
Listing Office: Southwest Real Estate LLC
Listing Agent: Ashlie M Baddley
Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026
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