1297 Colfax AVE, Benton Harbor City, MI 49022

$89,000

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1297 Colfax AVE Benton Harbor City, MI 49022

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,164 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 09/23/2026

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,164 sqft

Price per Sqft $27

MLS Listing ID 66026033333

Sold Date 09/23/26

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1910

Lot Size 1.840 Acres

Acres 1.84

Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence

Property Description

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.

Location

State MI

County Berrien

Area Area94042Bentonharbor

Rooms

Basement Full, Walk Out Access

Interior

Heating Forced Air, None

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type LivingRoom, OtherLocations, RecreationRoom

Fireplace Yes

Laundry InUnit

Exterior

Waterfront Description Stream

View Y/N No

Roof Type Composition

Garage false

Building

Lot Description CornerLot, HillyRavine, Wooded

Foundation Basement

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction No

Schools

School District Benton Harbor

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

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Realcomp MLS
Listed by Ashlie M Baddley of Southwest Real Estate LLC
Bought with Southwest Real Estate LLC

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Katie Wright

Broker Associate License ID: 387021

+1(248) 403-3182

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