5232 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (MLS# 26019195)

5232 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085

$440,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,775 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Active

Current Price: $440,000 List Date: 5/14/2026 Last Modified: 7/07/2026

Overview

Description

Timeless charm meets exceptional versatility in this spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home located in the highly sought-after Lakeshore Public Schools district. Nestled in the heart of Southwest Michigan, this well-situated residence with an abundance of green space offers room to live, work, and entertain with ease. Featuring a private in-law quarters, this home is ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or flexible lifestyle needs. Classic architectural details blend seamlessly with generous living spaces, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Step outside to your own backyard retreat, complete with an in-ground pool, perfect for summer gatherings and relaxing evenings. Conveniently located on an expansive, one acre parcel near Lake Michigan beaches, wineries, and just a short drive to St. Joseph and Stevensville, this property offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility.

Supplements: A rare opportunity to own a character-filled home with modern-day flexibility in a premier location.

Listing Details MLS# 26019195

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 5232
Street Name: Washington
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 9799

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: Yes
Lot Square Footage: 43560
Lot Dimensions: 235 x 185
Year Built: 1900
Road Frontage: 235185
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3327
SqFt Above Grade: 2775
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 552
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1431
Building Total SqFt: 5035
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 5
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Lakeshore
# of Outbuildings: 2
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-12-0023-0029-01-4
Taxable Value: 153525
SEV: 209500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4058
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known

Remarks Misc

Directions: North on Washington from John Beers. Home on west side of road. Look for sign. Driveway on Wilshire Terrace

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1228
Total Baths Above Grade: 4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1547

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 10 x 18
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 180
Outbuilding 1 Electric: Yes

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 2 Dimensions: 18 x 12
Outbuilding 2 SqFt: 216

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Kingman & Norman
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Lincoln Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 158.56
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Timeless charm meets exceptional versatility in this spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home located in the highly sought-after Lakeshore Public Schools district. Nestled in the heart of Southwest Michigan, this well-situated residence with an abundance of green space offers room to live, work, and entertain with ease. Featuring a private in-law quarters, this home is ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or flexible lifestyle needs. Classic architectural details blend seamlessly with generous living spaces, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Step outside to your own backyard retreat, complete with an in-ground pool, perfect for summer gatherings and relaxing evenings. Conveniently located on an expansive, one acre parcel near Lake Michigan beaches, wineries, and just a short drive to St. Joseph and Stevensville, this property offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility.
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Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Level: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes
Other: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Half Baths: Yes
Lower Finished SQFT: 552
Total Lower SQFT: 1431

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Daylight: Yes
Michigan Basement: Yes
Partial: Yes

Pool

In Ground: Yes

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Eating Area: Yes
Garden Window: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Deck: Yes
Enclosed: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Decor Fence: Yes
Garden Area: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 2

Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 2 Days: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level; Other Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Substructure: Daylight; Michigan Basement; Partial Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Eating Area; Garden Window Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Carpet; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Enclosed; Patio Landscape: Decor Fence; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Pool: In Ground Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 2 Days Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Coastline Realty Group

Listing Agent: Kimberly Keigley

Last Updated: July - 07 - 2026

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