$449,900
South Haven, MI 49090
MLS# 26016913
3 baths | 2081 sqft
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Property Description
Offered for the first time! A rare chance to own a true piece of South Haven's history. Originally built in 1917 as a church, this remarkable property blends timeless character, architectural charm, and exceptional potential in one of the city's most desirable locations. Set on an oversized lot near downtown shopping, restaurants, and the beach, opportunities like this are seldom available. Inside, the stunning main level offers 2,081sf highlighted by a beautiful sanctuary space filled with character including original wood and terrazzo flooring, rounded windows with transoms, and solid wood doors and railings. The finished lower level adds an additional 1,699sf with two bathrooms and a walkout entrance, creating flexibility for a variety of future uses. With 3,780sf total finished square feet and 3 bathrooms, the layout offers a rare opportunity to restore, repurpose, or reimagine a truly unique space. Recent updates include new roof, masonry work, and parking lot resurfacing
Details
Documents
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Pearl & Broadway
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: South Haven City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 216.19
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 117 x 108
Road Frontage: 225
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3780
SqFt Above Grade: 2081
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1699
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 400
Building Total SqFt: 4180
Total Beds Above Grade: 0
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 1
School District: South Haven
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.29
Lot Square Footage: 12636
Year Built: 1917
Half Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 0
SEV: 0
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 0
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: R1-B
Tax ID #: 805350200100
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Offered for the first time! A rare chance to own a true piece of South Haven's history. Originally built in 1917 as a church, this remarkable property blends timeless character, architectural charm, and exceptional potential in one of the city's most desirable locations. Set on an oversized lot near downtown shopping, restaurants, and the beach, opportunities like this are seldom available. Inside, the stunning main level offers 2,081sf highlighted by a beautiful sanctuary space filled with character including original wood and terrazzo flooring, rounded windows with transoms, and solid wood doors and railings. The finished lower level adds an additional 1,699sf with two bathrooms and a walkout entrance, creating flexibility for a variety of future uses. With 3,780sf total finished square feet and 3 bathrooms, the layout offers a rare opportunity to restore, repurpose, or reimagine a truly unique space. Recent updates include new roof, masonry work, and parking lot resurfacing
Legal: B276 1-17 N 108' LOTS 1 & 2 EX W 15' LOT 2 BLK 2 DYCKMAN HALE & CO ADD.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
None: 1
Exterior Material
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 2081
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Half Baths: 2
Basement Finished SQFT: 1699
Total Basement SQFT: 2099
Driveway
Shared Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Other: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Van Buren
Street #: 624
Street Name: Phoenix
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49090
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $449,900
Current Price: $449,900
Listing Date: 2026-04-21
Remarks Misc
Directions: Head west on Phoenix Street from Blue Star Highway. Property is located on the corner of Phoenix and Pearl. Parking available in the lot just west of the building.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Material: Stucco
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Other; Wood
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Shared Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Floor Plan 
Listing Office: Jaqua REALTORS
Listing Agent: Amy O'Sullivan
Last Updated: June - 29 - 2026
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