456 Monroe Boulevard, South Haven City, MI 49090

• 6 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 6,881 sqft

Property Description

Locals know this location is nearly impossible to find. Ideally situated just south of the South Haven channel, this property offers stunning lighthouse, channel, and beach views. The expansive beach creates a vibrant setting, perfect for boat watching, people watching, and enjoying summer fireworks. This iconic home was once a convent for St. Basil's Catholic Church, which still owns hundreds of feet of adjoining Lake Michigan frontage to the south. Enjoy an incredibly short distance to downtown South Haven, the channel, marinas, and shopping. The home blends character and updates, with the south portion being a more recent addition and the north side featuring original charm along with a new gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a six burner gas stove with griddle, double Wolf ovens, two KitchenAid dishwashers, granite counters, a wine chiller, ice maker, and oak hardwood floors, all complemented by Great Lake views.Relax in the enclosed porch on the north end or take in the scenery from the upper balcony off the newer primary suite. The newer spacious upstairs primary suite includes two large sitting areas, a jetted tub, travertine flooring and shower, two oversized walk in closets, and private lakeside decking. While the home offers an opportunity for some updating, the location is truly unmatched, perched above South Beach and just minutes to downtown by foot or bicycle. Additional features include a possible sixth bedroom in the attic that sleeps up to 12, a unique lower level bar, and a wine cellar, making this charming and spacious home one you may never want to leave. 456 Monroe is currently zoned R-1A, and the dimensional standards for the R-1A district are as follows: Min front yard setback 15 feet, subject to Section 404(1) Min side yard setback 5 feet per side, 15 feet total Min rear yard setback 25 feet Min lot area is 5,000 sq feet Min lot width is 50 feet Max lot coverage is 35% Min green space is 20% Max building heigh is 35 feet or 2 stories, whichever is less, subject to Section 404

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 21, 2026 at 1:41AM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt : 6163965221

Listing Agent:

Andrea L Crossman : 6162180267

MLS ID:

71026014251

Interior

• General: PantryWindow treatments
• Appliances: CooktopDishwasherDouble ovenDryerMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorRangeWasherWater softener rented
• Laundry: In basementMain levelUpper level
• Basement: Full
• Flooring: TileWood
• A/C: Central air
• Heating: Forced airHeat pumpNatural gasRadiant
• Fireplace: BedroomFamily roomGas logLiving roomFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• Style: Traditional
• Other Structures: DeckPatio
• Parking: AttachedGarage door openerPaved

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: StoneWood sidingBasement

Location

• Originating MLS: West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS
• School District: South haven
• County: Van buren

Lot

• Zoning: A740 3-1-17 1350-681 ALL OF BLOCK 2. EX BEG ON NLY L OF SUPERIOR STREET EXT 150' W OF W L OF MONROE BLVDTH N TO S L OF ERIE STREETTH WLY ALG SLY L OF ERIE STREET TO LAKE MICHIGANTH SLY ALG SD LAKE TO SD NLY L OF SUPERIOR STREET TH ELY ON SAME TO BEG. J.R. MONROE SUB.805318200101
• View: Water
• Waterfront: 200

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public sewer

Financial

• Source: West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS