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$89,000
Active1297 Colfax Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3,164
Square Feet
4
Beds
3
Baths
34
Days on Market
26033333
MLS#
House
Structure
Residential
Zone
Own an irreplaceable piece of history. 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. Could be used as a STR. Conveniently located close to town; shopping, beaches, world class golf, fishing & boating in the St Joe & Paw Paw River. Bring your vision and restore a landmark. Second floor of home has been professionally demoed and ready for your custom fixtures (Shiplap; drywall; claw bath tub, etc) providing significant savings in removal and hauling costs.
Property Details
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Heating
- Forced Air, None
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.0
- Full Baths
- 3
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Wooded, Ravine
- Stories
- 2
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot, Wooded, Ravine
- Exterior Features
- Scrn Porch
- Exterior Materials
- Scrn Porch
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 3164.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 1.84
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Style
- Victorian
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Full, Walk-Out Access
- Year Built
- 1910
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer Information
- Public
- Utility Source
- Public
- School District
- Benton Harbor
- County
- Berrien
- Region
- Benton Harbor
- Original List Price
- $0
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 34
- Taxes Annual
- $3,991
- MLS #
- 26033333
- Property Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Parcel Number
- 11-51-0802-0003-00-5
- MLS #
- 26033333
- Waterfront Type
- Stream/Creek
- Date Listed
- July 01, 2026
- Address
- 1297 Colfax Avenue
Location
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Listed by Ashlie M Baddley (#k431912)
Listing Office: Southwest Real Estate LLC (#k1779)