278 Ridgeway Street

14,084 Sq. Ft.
$224 / Sq. Ft.
14,084
Sq. Ft.
$224
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Magnificent gated 14,000 sq. ft. Hamptons Style lakefront residence with 100' of breathtaking littoral Lake Michigan frontage. Numerous decks and screened porch with expansive views overlook the wide sandy beach. Unparalleled construction and state-of-the-art amenities in this 7 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath home. Features include elevator to all 3 floors, theater, large exercise room/gym, 5 fireplaces, surround sound throughout, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring and built-ins. Chef's kitchen...Magnificent gated 14,000 sq. ft. Hamptons Style lakefront residence with 100' of breathtaking littoral Lake Michigan frontage. Numerous decks and screened porch with expansive views overlook the wide sandy beach. Unparalleled construction and state-of-the-art amenities in this 7 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath home. Features include elevator to all 3 floors, theater, large exercise room/gym, 5 fireplaces, surround sound throughout, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring and built-ins. Chef's kitchen with butler's pantry, fireplace and wet bar. Pergola overlooking the manicured grounds, tennis and basketball court. Walkout lower level offers a path to one of SWMI's finest beaches, no stairs. Enjoy the magnificent Lake Michigan sunsets from your own private paradise.
  1. Listed by William Schauble • Brokerage DRE #6505375260 • @properties Christie's International R.E.
    P: (312)-860-4192 willschauble@atproperties.com

Property Details for 278 Ridgeway Street

View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
LISTING CLOSED: 07/10/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 278 Ridgeway Street

StatusSold
MLS #18028601
Days on Market362
Taxes$87,621 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2002
Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
CountyBerrien County

Location

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Building Information for 278 Ridgeway Street

Stories3Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF

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$23,313 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,011

Property Taxes

$7,302

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Property Information for 278 Ridgeway Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Virginia Court
  • Municipality: St. Joseph City
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • Directions: Upton Drive to Virginia Court, left on Ridgeway to home.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 278
  • Street Name: Ridgeway
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: St. Joseph
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49085
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.117223
  • Longitude: -86.484132
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 1554147.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 117619000089011
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 1986500
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Tennis Court(s)
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x690x100x720
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 14084.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 8520.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Square Footage: 69696.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.6
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: LOT 89 EDGEWATER ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH ALSO THAT PT OF SEC 14 T4S R19W LYING BET NLY & SLY LOT LINES EXT WLY TO LAKE MICHIGAN
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 06-26-2018 03:25:01 PM
  • Video Groups: 2
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 100
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, Tennis Court(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 3
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Shingle Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Bay/Bow, Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es), Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges, Underground Sprinkler
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Underground Sprinkler: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Elevator, Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Bath, Bedroom, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Total: 20
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 7.0
  • Full Baths: 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 6.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Elevator, Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Water Softener Rented
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 3210
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 5
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Description: Fireplace
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Off of master bedroom suite
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Description: Fireplace
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Description: Ensuite bath
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 278 Ridgeway Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70021430

$3,150,000—
Jul 10, 2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18028601

$3,150,000—
Jul 10, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #69018028601

$3,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70021430

$3,150,000
07/10/2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18028601

$3,150,000
07/10/2019

Sold

Realcomp #69018028601

$3,150,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 278 Ridgeway Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$106,202 ($8,850 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt8,694 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,694 SqFtStories1Lot Size96,006 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001ZoningR1 - ACountyBERRIENAPN76-1900-0089-01-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 Ridgeway Street

This home is within St. Joseph Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln School
PublicPK to 5

Upton Middle School
Public6 to 8

St. Joseph High School
Public9 to 12

Brown School
PublicPK to 5

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