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1297 Colfax Avenue
Benton Harbor City, MI 49022

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3,164
SqFt
1910
Built
County:
Berrien

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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!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
N/A
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,164 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.84 Acres
Year Built 
1910
MLS® Number 
66026033333
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$3,991
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
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General Features
Acres 
1.84
Cross Street 
Emery Ave
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Auction
SqFt Above 
3164
SqFt Total 
3164
Style 
Victorian
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
Residential
Interior Features
Basement 
FullWalk-Out Access
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomRecreation Room
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Forced AirNone
Laundry Features 
In Unit
BathFull 
Level - Upper
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15 x 12Level - UpperArea - 180
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 16 x 9Level - UpperArea - 144
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 12 x 11Level - UpperArea - 132
Bedroom 5 
Den 
Dimensions - 12 x 9Level - MainArea - 108
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 17 x 12Level - MainArea - 204Description - Formal
Family Room 
Dimensions - 17 x 14Level - MainArea - 238
Game Room 
Dimensions - 17 x 12Level - MainArea - 204
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 12 x 12Level - MainArea - 144
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 18 x 11Level - MainArea - 198
Master Bathroom 
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 15 x 12Level - UpperArea - 180
Other 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood Siding
Lot Features 
Corner LotWooded
Patio And Porch 
PorchScreened
Roof 
Composition
Waterfront Features 
Stream
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
Cash
MLS Area 
Area94042BentonHarbor
Roads 
Paved
School District 
BentonHarbor
Schools
School District
BentonHarbor
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Southwest Real Estate LLC: [email protected]



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