See other homes in:
Primary listing photo
Listing photo 2
Listing photo 3
Listing photo 4
Listing photo 5

1024 Morrison Ave, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085

13beds
3baths
1,700sqft
$324,900
$191price/sqft
$2,244/moest. monthly cost
$89,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Wonderful investment or living opportunity in downtown St. Joseph! Tucked along a lovely, quiet residential street and backing to a beautiful wooded ravine, this charming 1,650 sq ft 2-unit home offers location, character and recent improvements. Great long term tenants would love to stay, have month to month leases. The main-level unit features 1 bedroom and 2 full baths, including a primary suite with remodeled en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Hardwood floors, original woodwork and abundant natural light add warmth and character, while the rear bonus room/sunroom provides additional usable space overlooking the backyard. The upper unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, kitchen and living area. Numerous improvements include a newer furnace and water heater, updated PEX plumbing and PVC sewer lines, separate electrical panels, interior and exterior painting, and exterior sealing and caulking. A full-height basement with separate access provides storage and laundry hookups. Outside, enjoy the large front porch, wooded ravine setting, fire pit area and oversized carport with potential to enclose as a garage. There are many options, use as an investment property in a high value location, live in one unit and rent the other, or turn back into a single family home. Enjoy being downtown St. Joseph, close to Lake Michigan beaches, restaurants, shops and parks!

Getting Around

69
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
24
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Lincoln SchoolGrades PK-50.6 mi
9/10
Upton Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.6 mi
9/10
St. Joseph High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding,Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: 2 to 4 Units

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Michigan Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 13
  • Bathrooms: 3

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 117650300015013
  • Zoning description: 401 Residential

Features

  • Waterfront features: Lake,River
  • Waterbody name: Lake Michigan

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft
  • Features: Ravine,Sidewalk
  • Lot size dimensions: 51 x 146 x 62 x 110

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Berrien County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,642$19,704
Home Insurance *$138$1,656
Property Taxes $276$3,312
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$2,244$26,928
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$76,937/yr
40% on housing$67,320/yr
45% on housing$59,840/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
Visit Website →
Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.8%
5.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$191This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49085$240
Berrien County$245

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49085$194
Berrien County$175

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-02Listed for sale$324,900
2017-03-22Sold$116,000
2017-01-23Listed for sale$124,900
2017-01-22Pending sale$124,900
2016-09-06Listed for sale$124,900
2015-05-01Sold$64,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentGretchen Volkenstein
Brokerage@properties Christie's International R.E.

Similar Homes